Legends & Lore of East Tennessee

Download or read book Legends & Lore of East Tennessee written by Shane S. Simmons and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016-08-08 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Shane Simmons explores tales of bravery, lore and bizarre customs within the East Tennessee region. The mountains of East Tennessee are chock full of unique folklore passed down through generations. Locals spin age-old yarns of legends like Davy Crockett, Daniel Boone and Dragging Canoe. Stories of snake-handling churches and the myths behind the death crown superstitions dot the landscape. The mysteries surrounding the Sensabaugh Tunnel still haunt residents.