Tennessee Trivia No. 1

Author: Jerry H. Summers, Esq.

ISBN: 978-1-947589-29-2

Description:

202 pages
6″x9″
perfect bound
50# archival white
49 black & white photographs

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020943360

Sixty-seven short stories compiled by lawyer-historian, Jerry Summers, about lesser known but interesting persons, places and events in the Volunteer state, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States of America. Featured are famous movie stars, aviators and athletes; medal of honor winners and military heroes; honored judges and civil servants; notorious gangsters and crooks; political intrigues and scandalous events; and curious places once famous but now obscure. Contains 49 photographs.

What People Are Saying About This Book:

Grab this book, pour a cup of coffee, settle into your favorite overstuffed chair and enjoy Tennessee’s most fascinating historical tales. Jerry Summers excels at storytelling and you’ll be disappointed when the stories end.

~ Linda Moss Mines, Chattanooga and Hamilton County Historian

Summers restores to the limelight the often forgotten persons, places and events that make southeast Tennessee a marvelous place. This is a well-researched volume of history and folklore that will inform and delight the reader.

~ Sam D. Elliott, Attorney

Tennessee Trivia is a captivating collection, exposing us to noteworthy historical people and places. Jerry’s entertaining accounts of events propel the reader into a deeper appreciation of local history.

~ Tera Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, Orange Grove Center, Inc.

Every time Jerry Summers writes a book, it is better than the one he previously authored. His curiosity about interesting people, places and events is reflected in this informative book of true stories.

~ Tom Cox, Past President of the Board of Directors, Orange Grove Center

Order from Orange Grove Center

Proceeds from the sale of Tennessee Trivia No. 1 will go to Orange Grove Center (OGC), a 501(c)(3) Charitable organization under the Internal Revenue Status. Copies of Tennessee Trivia No. 1 can be purchased directly from Orange Grove Center, 615 Derby Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37404 – or – www.orangegrovecenter.org.