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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2025 · 17 MIN

Jellico's Darkest Day: The Explosion That Rocked Appalachia

from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

In this episode, we tell the harrowing story of the Jellico explosion, a catastrophic event that shook the town of Jellico, Tennessee, on September 21, 1906. What began as a normal morning quickly turned into chaos when a shipment of 11 tons of dynamite detonated, leveling the downtown area and leaving the community in ruins. Join Steve Gilly and Rod Mullins as they tell the story of Jellico’s darkest day. Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to catch all our stories.You can also support our storytelling journey and access exclusive content by becoming a patron here:  https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-appalachia--5553692/supportThanks for listening!

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