Herald & Tribune in Jonesborough, Tennessee

Description

The Herald & Tribune was established on August 26, 1869, when the first issue went to press under the direction of Dr. C. Wheeler and Dr. M.S. Mahoney, the original publishers. The first edition carried in-depth news of happenings on local, state and national scenes. Advertisements came mostly from Baltimore, Washington, New York and Knoxville. Very few ads came from local tradesmen. The newspaper changed hands several times after Wheeler and Mahoney left until the early part of the 20th century when it was purchased by E.S. Depew, who operated the Herald & Tribune for about 30 years. In November 1947, Tim Pridgen, a reporter from North Carolina, bought the paper. During his time as owner and publisher, the Herald & Tribune was greatly e

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• Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
• Wheelchair Accessible Parking

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