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.
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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.
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