Mark R. Cheathem Andrew Jackson

248 Years Later, Andrew Jackson Remains Controversial

Today commemorates Andrew Jackson's 248th birthday, and it's safe to say that he remains controversial. Today's Nashville Tennessean editorial page shows the divide. Howard Kittell, CEO of the newly named Andrew Jackson Foundation (previously the Ladies' Hermitage Association), makes the case that the new exhibit at The Hermitage seeks "to present Jackson in a truthful … Continue reading 248 Years Later, Andrew Jackson Remains Controversial

Mark R. Cheathem Andrew Jackson, Monty Pope

Remembering Monty Pope

When I wrote the dedication to my first book, I thanked six educators who had invested in me, from elementary school through graduate school. All of them were significant in their own way, but Monty Pope was without a doubt the most influential person in setting the course of my career. He mentored me throughout … Continue reading Remembering Monty Pope