Before the Fireworks: Small-Town Traditions, Frontier Spirit, and 250 Years of American Independence

NORRIS, Tenn., July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the United States prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence in 2026, communities across the Tennessee River Valley are shining a light on the role the Appalachian frontier played in the birth of the nation—and how small towns continue...