History

Historic postcard collection donated to Rose Center
Rose Center’s Sen. Herbert Walters History Museum houses a collection of historical items significant to Hamblen County, from the Murrell Flying Machine to the Morris Family Bible.

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Today is Tuesday, June 23, the 174th day of 2026. There are 191 days left in the year
A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition
A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.

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Today is Saturday, June 20, the 171st day of 2026. There are 194 days left in the year.


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Golden State’s number one draft choice Chris Washburn, left, gets together with two other top choices at the NBA draft in New York, June 17, 1986. Dwayne “Pearl” Washington, center, of Syracuse was chosen first by New Jersey, while Chuck Person of Auburn went to Indiana.
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Today is Thursday, June 18, the 169th day of 2026. There are 196 days left in the year.

