Nellie Kenyon, Newspaper Reporter, Is Topic At Chattanooga Area Historical Association

  • Thursday, March 9, 2023

Tyler Boyd will help the Chattanooga Area Historical Association celebrate Women's History Month with a story of Nellie Kenyon, newspaper reporter who covered Tennessee and national politics. The meeting will be held on Monday at 6 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. 

First Presbyterian Church is at 554 Mccallie Ave., at the corner of Mccallie Avenue and Douglas Street with parking in the rear. For those who are not familiar with the area, the sanctuary is on the corner; next to the church is a tall building and between it and the larger building which is now owned by UTC is a small driveway.  Enter the church from the parking lot; the group meets in the chapel. (No steps involved). Call 595-4468 for more information. 

All meetings are free of charge and open to the public.


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