This is the second installment on Utopias in Tennessee, past and present, this time on Black Utopias. We'll explore the fascinating histories of African Americans in Tennessee who sought a promised land where they could have freedom, their own properties, businesses, schools and churches, and live safely away from violent racism. Here are the stories of three Black Utopias in Tennessee with very different beginnings and outcomes: Free Hill(s), Nashoba and Promise Land.

If you’re interested in Black military history, Civil War History, and the story of the US Colored Troops, don't miss Mt Olive Cemetery!

The people who founded, created and built Jackson, TN are reflected in three historic cemeteries. 

The Parthenon of Nashville is the only full-sized replica of the Greek Parthenon in the western hemisphere, and its statue of Athena is the

2322 Zion Road, Columbia, TN 38401 (931) 381-1272 Zion Presbyterian Church and Cemetery, Columbia,TN In many ways, the story of how Zion...

1429 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN, 37210 African American Cemetery Fascinating African American Greenwood Cemetery in Nashville, TN...

Churches & Temples, Cemeteries, American Indian Sites, Old Growth Forests and more! There are so many Sacred Sites in Tennessee. My name...