I have the distinct privilege of participating in this year's Southern Festival of Books, which will be held this weekend in Nashville. I will be part of a session, entitled "From the State of Franklin to TVA: Biographies of Pivotal Tennesseans," with Gordon Belt, Traci Nichols-Belt, and Aaron D. Purcell. Our session will be held Saturday, October 11, … Continue reading Biographies of Pivotal Tennesseans at the 2014 Southern Festival of Books
Summer 2014 Research
Last year, I said that the summer was one of the coolest and wettest I'd ever seen in Tennessee. It hasn't been as wet this year, but it's been unseasonably cool until this week. This summer, I focused on three research projects. The first was completing Andrew Jackson and the Rise of the Democrats, which … Continue reading Summer 2014 Research
Book Signing at the Wilson County Fair
The Wilson County Fair is the largest fair in the state of Tennessee. I'll be joining a number of authors there next Sunday, Aug. 17, to sign books. All of the authors will be located in the Fiddlers Grove Historic Village Pavilion from 2:00-6:00 P.M. Come see us if you have the opportunity.
Celebrating Four Years at Jacksonian America
I started this blog four years ago today. It's been quieter than normal the past few months, as I've been wrapped up in speaking about Andrew Jackson, Southerner and focused on writing on several new projects. Despite my infrequent posting, this year witnessed a huge spike in views. This was largely due to a post … Continue reading Celebrating Four Years at Jacksonian America
Where in the World Was Andrew Jackson?
The Hermitage has the answer, thanks to a new mapping project. I'm still tinkering with it, but I'm impressed that there are short descriptions and sources for each of the map locations. (I wish the sources were to primary documents, but maybe that's coming.) H/t to Young Jacksonians for the title and link.
Andrew Jackson, Southerner Named Winner of Tennessee History Book Award
On Thursday, Andrew Jackson, Southerner was named the winner of the 2013 Tennessee History Book Award, given jointly by the Tennessee Library Association and the Tennessee Historical Commission. While every author secretly hopes to win some sort of award, I never thought that I would actually win one. What I write about isn't fashionable, and … Continue reading Andrew Jackson, Southerner Named Winner of Tennessee History Book Award
South Carolinians Don’t Hate Andrew Jackson
At least not the ones I met over spring break. I had the pleasure of speaking at several events last week in South and North Carolina. My first stop was in Charleston, at the South Carolina Historical Society (SCHS). Prior to my address, Harold Closter of the Smithsonian announced a new partnership with the SCHS. No one … Continue reading South Carolinians Don’t Hate Andrew Jackson
A Modern-Day Conundrum for Andrew Jackson
Would he protect his guns or support the enforcement of constitutional laws? Missouri senators endorsed legislation on Tuesday that seeks to nullify U.S. gun restrictions and send federal agents to jail for enforcing such laws, though the measure would likely face a court challenge if it gets approved in the state. Courts have consistently ruled … Continue reading A Modern-Day Conundrum for Andrew Jackson
I Appreciate Andrew Jackson Humor
Kristen Burton Tweeted this video of Joe Zimmerman's stand-up act to me. I haven't watched the rest of his act, but he does a good job of capturing the absurdity of Jackson's personality and life. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAlglBSPygc
President Andrew Jackson’s Rise from the Waxhaws
I appreciate Dave Tabler's invitation to write a guest post at his Appalachian History blog. You can read my perspective on the influence of Andrew Jackson's origins in the Waxhaws on his blog here.
Jacksonian America: Society, Personality, and Politics 