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When the King Became A Colonel
Sixty-five years ago yesterday, the King of Rock ‘n Roll became a Tennessee colonel, and he was escorted by Lawrence County’s own Greg O’Rear. At 6’9″ and nearly 300 pounds, Lawrence Countian Greg O’Rear was a legendary Tennessee lawman who … Continue reading
The Father of Southern Gospel Music
Happy 161st birthday to the Father of Southern Gospel Music! James D. Vaughan was born on December 14, 1864, in the waning days of the Civil War. A native of Giles County, Vaughan lived most of his life in Lawrenceburg, … Continue reading
