From the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture.
(1876-1927) A successful and progressive Tennessee governor during the 1920s. Although he was just governor for a little more than 4 years, his impact on the state was more than most of its chief executives. He completely reorganized the state government, improved the tax system, reformed education, expanded and improved the state's road system, established the first state park and assured the establishment of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He also worked with agriculture and improving rural life.
On one of our road trips, we drove through Clarksville, Tennessee, and came upon Austin Peay State University. I had heard of then in the NCAA Basketball Tournament, but had no idea where it was.
Now, I know why it was so-named.
--RoadDog
RoadDog's RoadLog Blog: Being my travels down those great two lane highways of this nation as well as news I learn about them from media sources. Since I'm also very interested in historic preservation, there will be a lot of that as well.
The Shamrock Court Motel in Sullivan, Missouri. It can be yours for $125,000. Lots of possibilities. Actually, now you're too late. Missouri's Roamin' Rich bought it.
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