We are blessed to live in an area that is steeped in history.

The names of the men and women who helped shape the character of this state and nation are found in every corner of Northeast Tennessee. They appear on road signs, schools and public buildings throughout the region.

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Robert Houk has served as a journalist and photographer at the Press since 1987. He is a recipient of the Associated Press Managing Editors Malcom Law Award for investigative reporting.

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