11: Battle of Athens: Part 2

Emileigh and Morgan recount the incredible day that the citizens of Athens, Tennessee forcefully took their town back from the corrupt local government.    Follow us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/illequippedhistory/    Check out our Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/illequippedhistory    Send us an email! [email protected]   Sources:  -https://www.americanheritage.com/battle-athens (Article from 1986) -https://www.legendsofamerica.com/the-battle-of-athens-tennessee/ -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7KroeJmWHs -The Fighting Bunch by Chris DeRose. Book.  -Hallmark Movie, An American Story.   Please Check out this museum if you are ever in the Athens area. They are a wealth of knowledge on local topics and are wonderful people!  The Living Heritage Museum: 522 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303 Tues-Friday 10am-5pm Sat 10am-1pm  Sun-Mon Closed