The origins of the name of Tennessee
Tennessee has roots steeped in Cherokee history, and it's name is no different.
Stay updated with breaking news from Sequoyah Museum. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Tennessee has roots steeped in Cherokee history, and it's name is no different.
The bill, HR 548, was introduced by U.S. Representative Chuck Fleischmann and passed unanimously, according to a release.
Will the fourth time be the charm?
Seven years after it was first introduced and nearly 185 years after most of the Cherokee were forced west on the Trail of Tears, a bill seeking to return to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians more than 76 acres of sacred homeland in East Tennessee last week passed the U.S. House on a path its sponsor hopes takes it to President Joe Biden's desk.
More than 76 acres of land may be returned to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.