Publications

The Journal of East Tennessee History

The Journal of East Tennessee HistoryEstablished in 1929 as the East Tennessee Historical Society Publications, the name was changed in 1990 to The Journal of East Tennessee History. The journal seeks to promote an interest in and appreciation of not only the history of East Tennessee but also that of the state of Tennessee, the Southern Appalachians, and the South in general. The publication features essays, edited documents, news and updates, and scholarly book reviews. Articles appearing in The Journal of East Tennessee History are indexed in America History and Life.

Take a look at the listing of The Journal of East Tennessee past winners and their articles, starting with the first in 1929.

Submissions

The Journal of East Tennessee History welcomes manuscripts and edited documents on the history of East Tennessee, the state of Tennessee, the Southern Appalachians, and the South.

If you are interested in submitting a research article, it should be between 20 and 30 pages of double-spaced text, have solid grounding in primary and secondary sources, include full citations according to the Chicago Manual of Style, and address the subject’s place within the existing historical scholarship and context. The editor will subject relevant and well-written articles to a double blind peer-review process before making a decision about publication.

All manuscripts, edited documents, correspondence from potential book reviewers and publishers, and any other queries related to The Journal of East Tennessee History should be emailed to eths@eastTNhistory.org.

Tennessee Ancestors

Tennessee AncestorsTennessee Ancestors is the biannual genealogy magazine of the East Tennessee Historical Society with a focus on East Tennessee records and families. The magazine features a variety of family histories, Bible and records transcriptions, and other helpful research materials. Regular columns include book reviews and a listing of new books added to the McClung Historical Collection. Among the record groups currently being serialized are the post membership rolls of the Descriptive Records, Department of Tennessee Grand Army of the Republic” for East Tennessee counties, Tennessee Legislative Petitions, and War of 1812 Musters and Payrolls.

Tennessee Ancestors is a membership benefit of the East Tennessee Historical Society. Current and back issues are also available for purchase. Enjoy this copy of Tennessee Ancestors.

 

 

Selected Publications

PDF files of select articles from these publications are available on the Teach Tennessee History website. Once on the website, select a historical era from the menu to see the articles available. Enjoy!

  • Colonization and Independance
  • New Government
  • Early Westward Expansion and the New Republic
  • The Growth of the Republic
  • Civil War
  • Reconstruction
  • Industrial America and Westward Expansion
  • WWI, 1920s, 1930s, WWII
  • Modern U.S.