Sydney May

How grassroots preservation became a profession—and why local knowledge still matters.

People of Greene: Lt. Col. Agnes West McAmis (1919–1997) Lt. Col. Agnes West McAmis devoted more than two decades to military service while maintaining lifelong connections to the Greene County community where she was born and educated. An accomplished student, athlete, educator, and military officer, she built a distinguished career that began during the Second World War and concluded with her retirement from the United States Air Force as a lieutenant colonel. Agnes West McAmis was born on...

The Greeneville-Greene County History Museum is in the middle of one of the largest exhibit transformations in recent years. Thanks to funding through a Tennessee 250 grant, we have begun creating a brand-new permanent gallery that will explore the history of Greene County from pre-colonization through the Civil War. This new space will tell a more complete story of our community while creating engaging experiences for visitors of all ages. As with any major renovation, some exhibits will be...