Historical Markers Program News Today

Dr. Nicholas F. Roberts was a part of the first graduating class at Shaw University and eventually became the university's first Black president.

MURFREESBORO, TN - The City of Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro Parks & Recreation Department, and Patterson Park Community Center will gather for an official dedication ceremony to unveil the Dr. James Patterson Historical Marker, June 14, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. at Patterson Park Community Center, 521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Dr. James Patterson practiced dentistry for over 40 years in Murfreesboro. He was well-known for his work for improved race relations. Dr. Patters...

Summit Station receives a historical marker in dedication to the value and significance it brought to the LGBTQ+ community for four decades.

Its the eighth state marker honoring Black History, out of over 600 markers.

Part of the State Historical Markers Program, No. 297 tells the story of shipbuilding in Superior.