The Battle of Athens (Tennesee)

The Patriot Post ^ | May 3, 2012 | Mark Alexander

[MrsPatriot]

As a direct descendent of Tennessee Patriots who were veterans of every major conflict in defense of American Liberty from the American Revolution forward, I stand in awe of my home state's distinguished list of Patriot sons and daughters. From 19th-century notables like Andrew Jackson*, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, Nathan Bedford Forrest** and Sam Davis, to a long list of 20th-century Patriots headed by Alvin York, warriors from the "Volunteer State" have distinguished themselves in battle with honor and courage.

[SandRat]

Well worth the read.

Is there a message here for Dems of today of what may come their way if the try cheating agin?

[smokingfrog]

   We appreciate you sending us Davy Crockett and Sam Houston.

[SharpRightTurn]

Volunteer Bump.

[smokingfrog]

Excellent article and many good comments.

Let’s roll!

[RightWingNut]

I live in Athens TN. YES, THAT ATHENS TENNESSEE !!!

We, like most cities, counties and states, need another show of patriotism like was exhibited then.

[RightWingNut]

I live in Athens TN. YES, THAT ATHENS TENNESSEE !!!

We, like most cities, counties and states, need another show of patriotism like was exhibited then.

[onona]

I love this story; thank you for posting.

I get back to it now and again.

[matthew fuller]

This reminds me of the story of Ken McElroy, Nodaway Co., Mo. He was a local bully that local and state law enforcement could not, or would not handle. One day, the local citizens did handle Ken McElroy. See this book: In Broad Daylight is a true crime book detailing the killing of town bully Ken Rex McElroy in 1981 in Skidmore, Missouri, by award-winning writer Harry N. MacLean.[1] The book won an Edgar Award for best true crime writing in 1989, was a New York Times bestseller for 12 weeks (charting at number 2) and was adapted into a television movie. The book was reissued in 2007 by St. Martin's Press with a new epilogue.