by Emily Locke | Nov 7, 2021 | Rediscovering My Hometown
On my list of places to visit while “Rediscovering My Hometown” was the Museum Center at 5ive Points. The Museum was opened to the public on September 11, 1999 and has held both permanent and rotating exhibits ever since. The building is both a museum and cultural...
by Emily Locke | Nov 2, 2021 | Rediscovering My Hometown
During my time rediscovering my hometown I took the walking tour of Downtown Cleveland. The Chamber of Commerce has created a walking tour brochure guide that highlights all of the important and historic buildings in the downtown area. I have always thought that...
by Emily Locke | Nov 1, 2021 | Rediscovering My Hometown
Now that the weather is warm and sunny, it’s the perfect time for outdoor activities! I haven’t been in a while, so I thought my “Rediscovering My Hometown” experience would be the perfect opportunity to go to the Greenway and Tinsley Park. The Greenway is a great...
by Emily Locke | Jun 14, 2021 | Rediscovering My Hometown
This past Friday, my family and I attended the first of the Friday Festivals. We met up with some friends around 6:30 to set up our chairs and then went to a nearby local restaurant while we waited for the band to start. The event is sponsored by WACKER Charleston and...
by Emily Locke | Jun 9, 2021 | Rediscovering My Hometown
My first stop in rediscovering my hometown starts at Red Clay State Historic Park. Red Clay is in the southwest corner of Bradley County and stretches over 263 acres. Although I have always lived in Cleveland, I have no memory of ever visiting the park, which is why...
by Emily Jackson | Apr 28, 2021 | Rediscovering My Hometown
When looking back in history for a strong woman who made an impact in our area, look no further than Nancy Ward. She was a noteworthy woman who is buried in Polk County, Tennessee just outside of Cleveland. She was born in 1738 in Chota, a Cherokee town, which is in...
