Tag Archives: Culture

UCDD Public Historian Mark Dudney named to the Humanities Tennessee board to advance appreciation for culture, literature, and history. Dudney said Humanities Tennessee is focused on helping the public delve into what the human experience looks like in their community, and what it means. He said the non-profit has developed programs like the Southern Festival of Books and administers grants ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Diversity Advocates is hosting an event highlighting cultures from around the world that live in the Upper Cumberland. UCDA President John McArthur said that the organization wanted to host the Multicultural Celebration at Fairfield Glade as a chance for the community to come together in both a fun and educational setting to celebrate differences. “That’s one of the ... Read More »

The Native American Guardians Association is coming to Putnam County this weekend to discuss preserving Native American culture. The Tennessee Freedom Force is hosting the event. Freedom Force President Jeffrey Birdwell said they are having a panel Saturday where Native American leaders of 15 tribes will meet to discuss the eradication of Native American culture and issues facing the Native ... Read More »

A film focusing on the universal feeling of being an outsider and discovering common bonds is being hosted virtually at Tennessee Tech. Alien Citizen Actor, Writer and Producer Elizabeth Liang will be answering questions on ZOOM during a Q&A and Workshop on April 12 and 14. Liang said struggling to connect because of race, language or culture are not the ... Read More »