#Local History

Everything on Kappin.us filed under Local History, across every current Kappin series.

Kappin Library

October 2, 2026

Walnut Street Bridge: 135 Years of Connection, Tragedy, and Reinvention in Chattanooga

An in-depth history of Chattanooga's Walnut Street Bridge, from its 1891 opening and early streetcars through racial terror, near-demolition, pedestrian rebirth, economic impact, and the 2026 renovation.

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Kappin Library

September 30, 2026

Harrison, Tennessee: The Town the Lake Changed and Growth Is Changing Again

An in-depth history of Harrison, Tennessee, from Cherokee settlement and county-seat politics through Old Harrison, Chickamauga Lake, Harrison Bay State Park, childhood memories, and modern growth.

Harrison Chattanooga Tennessee Hamilton County Local History Chickamauga Lake Harrison Bay State Park TVA James County Growth & Development

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