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Black in Appalachia

Tennessee Picnic

Newport’s Tennessee Picnic began as an 8th of August celebration then became so much more

Aired 07/31/2019 | Rating NR

Black in Appalachia

Tennessee Picnic

Special | 26m 46s

Newport’s Tennessee Picnic began as an 8th of August celebration then became so much more

The Black communities of Cocke County, Tennessee, host 8th of August celebrations called “The Tennessee Picnic”. It was first organized after WWII as a way for people to enjoy a community-wide reunion. In this ETPBS Special, community members share how The Tennessee Picnic evolved into a celebration of arts, music, food, and other activities.

Aired 07/31/2019 | Rating NR

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Black in Appalachia is a local public television program presented by etpbs

Funding for Black in Appalachia is provided by Open Societies Foundations. Additional funding is provided by public television viewers like you.

Black in Appalachia

Tennessee Picnic

Special | 26m 46s

The Black communities of Cocke County, Tennessee, host 8th of August celebrations called “The Tennessee Picnic”. It was first organized after WWII as a way for people to enjoy a community-wide reunion. In this ETPBS Special, community members share how The Tennessee Picnic evolved into a celebration of arts, music, food, and other activities.

Aired 07/31/2019 | Rating NR

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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Black in Appalachia is a local public television program presented by etpbs

Funding for Black in Appalachia is provided by Open Societies Foundations. Additional funding is provided by public television viewers like you.

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