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Geography defines East Tennessee as a land of mountains and valleys and with a history and heritage apart from the rest of the state. The East Tennessee Historical Society recognizes this distinctiveness with programs and exhibitions uniquely tailored to the region. Our educational mission is to engage the public with the message that history is important.
On this day in 1540, members of Hernando de Soto's expedition reached the future site of Chattanooga one year to the day after taking possession of the territory of Florida in the name of the Spanish Crown.
On this day in 1883, the first through train from Louisville arrived, opening the Midwest to Knoxville.