The Book of Marshall

This episode is dedicated to the memory of Coach Joe George.

Joe George spent nearly 40 years coaching baseball at Marshall County High School. He coached the defense for the Tiger Football team for 22 years. He was part of a state championship in football, and he coached the baseball program to State Titles in 1983, 1993, and 1994. He is a TSSAA Hall of Famer. More than anything else, he was a positive influence on his players, his school, and his community. Coach George passed away on April 9, 2024. 

History Club members Jontavia Cross, Cathryne Burrahm, Henry Pearson, Brooklyn Carter, Cameron Rhiner, and Lyle Nelson host this episode recounting Coach George's career and accomplishments. We also included an unreleased conversation between former football coach Bob Edens and Coach George discussing their state championship season. Finally, we close out with a series of tribute messages from former players and colleagues remembering the life and influence that Coach George had on them and in Marshall County, including: 

Mike "Monk" Reese

Jeff Lyttle

Kevin McGehee

Danny Pickle

Keith Stacey

Brent Adcox

and Coach Bob Edens

Pearl Harbor was one of the worst attacks in U.S. history. In this episode, The History Club explores the stories of five Marshall County veterans who witnessed and survived the attack... Morris Looney, William Haynes, Rufus Foster, Swanson Stammer, and Lewis Wilson.  This... is their story.

Captain Arthur Sheffield was a Revolutionary War captain of a militia from North Carolina. On our debut episode, the MCHS History Club discusses what roles a militia captain might have filled in the Revolution and examines the legacy and family history he established in Marshall County. We also caught up with Marshall County Mayor Mike Keny for a discussion on the importance of local government. Finally, our Alumni spotlight this month is Mrs. Kim Anderson! Check out the link below for our episode script, which includes our sources and links to our music for this episode. 

Hosted By: Ellah Wilson, Johntavia Cross, Sam Wilson, and Abbie Perryman

Podcast Script, with sources, and music links: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z3ouS969_S9b-kAyctJt8ZkukZ9HjfY9jkwuQQOZ8Vk/edit?usp=sharing 

Marshall County is home to a lot of history... but one of the lesser known stories of Marshall is our history with myotonic (aka fainting) goats. MCHS History Club Members Johntavia Cross, Caroline McNutt, Cathrynne Burrham, and Gracie Stephens trace the mysterious arrival of the goats to Marshall, their prominance in the area, and the origins of the Goats, Music, and More Festival. Cornersville's Cindy Carley of SeaQuest Farms discusses the modern approach to goat farming. Our community spotlight for this episode was MCHS Principal Justin Perry, who was a former student and teacher at MCHS! 

The Book of Marshall returns for Season Two!!!! Let's shine a light on some local legends from Marshall County.

On the train tracks in Chapel Hill, Tennessee there can be found an eerie sight. The Ghost Light of Chapel Hill has sightings going all the way back to the 1930s! Teneal Alexander, Caiden Emmet, and Caroline McNutt host this episode, as we investigate the legends, the explanations, and the sightings of the Chapel Hill Light. John Rickman shares his insight and research with the History Club as well. We also check in with Mike Wiles, Marshall County's Circuit Court Clerk in our Community Spotlight.  

Thank you to John Rickman, Mike Wiles, Scot Leonard, Daniel Batey, Vanessa Sweeney, and Kim Anderson for contributing stories and interviews for our episodes!

This episode was researched and written by Teneal Alexander, Lyle Nelson, Caiden Emmet, and Caroline McNutt. 

Produced by the MCHS History Club. 

Script and Show Notes:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1elBk2KK1oTc0cF4NIbu0d6EGE-AdXo2LW6zBNrS5jnE/view

BONUS! In preparation for Chapter 2 of the Book of Marshall, History Club Senior Caden Mills hosted a round table discussion featuring MCHS Tiger Football players and coaches from the 1984 season. We used clips of this discussion in our episode recounting the story of the '84 Tigers. As a bonus, here is the full discussion, featuring TSSAA Hall of Fame Coach Bob Edens, TSSAA Hall of Fame Coach Joe George, along with former players Jeff Lyttle, Danny Pickle, and Keith Stacey.  

We look forward to returning in the fall with new episodes for Season 2! 

Season One Finale!

Grady Martin. Perhaps one of the most storied careers in music history from the 1940s all the way into the 1990s, Grady Martin innovated and shaoed the sound of Nashville and beyond! You may not know the name, but we promise you know his sound. Grady worked with legendary artists such as Marty Robbins, Willie Nelson, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, and many more.  We also give our History Club seniors their due, with a quick Senior Sendoff.  Thanks for checking out our Podcast and we hope to see you back next school year for Season Two!

Hosted by Gwen Recabo, Matthew Martinez, Dre Draine, and Julie Henson. 

Episode Script, Sources, and Information: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lGs0Dl1F82Uuimbm57YXf0jk1tgHej1slTKk8Vt-SHk/edit?usp=sharing 

Welcome to a special Bonus episode of the Book of Marshall. Join us for a special preview for the 2023 Tiger Football Squad as Coach Osteen reviews the spring practice and discusses next year's team! We hope to launch a weekly Tiger Football Podcast for next season, and this is a little preview of what that show might look like! 

One location in Lewisburg served the community as a site for the education of Marshall County students for over 100 years. From a run of private schools, to the birthplace of Marshall County High School.... However, most know this location as Connelly Middle School. The History Club investigated what made Connelly so special to so many in Lewisburg, but perhaps the best evidence is to just listen to stories that happened in the old hallways and classrooms. The memories and stories tell a history of a building that made an impact on so many people that spent time there learning and teaching. Walls can't talk... but maybe if we dig a little bit deeper and ask the right questions, those stories may still echo the halls of Connelly. This supersized episode hosted by MCHS students Lyle Nelson and Caiden Emmitt features contributions from several current and former educators as they recount stories from Connelly, including: 

• Mary Brewer

MCHS Student Sam Johnson conducted a round table discussion with several former teachers from Connelly.

Caiden Emmitt sat down with Frank Sullivan for an interview about the connection that Connelly shared with his community outreach organization, HOPEtown. 

Ellah Wilson also spoke with Director of Schools Jacob Sorrells for our Municipal Community Spotlight about the role a Director of Schools plays in the community.

Show scirpt, sources, and resources: 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mYZja634CzQilp1hTcCcMbIZuJBlf9lUghbjbKpZkNo/edit?usp=sharing 

Thank you for your support of the MCHS History Club! This is a student researched, written, and hosted podcast brought to you by students from Marshall County High School! We hope you enjoy, and remember to subscribe, follow, and leave a 5 star review! 

Legendary... it can mean so many different things. For the group of young men and coaches who suited up in the blue and white football uniforms in 1984 for the Marshall County Tigers, the idea of being Lengendary was probably the furthest word from their minds. However, in striving for excellence, pushing themselves, and playing the kind of hard nosed defense that could both excite their crowd, as well as silence their opponent's crowd... these Tigers may have found themselves worthy of legend. Bob Edens, Joe George, Jeff Lyttle, Danny Pickle, and Keith Stacey joined the History Club to help tell the story of the '84 Tigers! (And be sure to subscribe so you don't miss our Bonus episode this summer of the complete Tigers Round Table!) We also hear from Lewisburg's Director of Economy and Community, Greg Lowe. This month's alumni spotlight is current UT-Knoxville freshman Gracie Steely. 

Hosted by: Teneal Alexander, Henry Pearson, Lyle Nelson, Caden Mills, and Caiden Emmitt

Episode notes, sources, and music credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18bCubth0GteqdrUnLBoUk3LtPuhZlg_W9xE765WYoPI/edit?usp=sharing 

Show Website: https://bookofmarshall.podbean.com/