Frank Caperton

View Related Slideshows

Media and Research Room at Ransom School to be named for Frank Caperton

Jul 18, 2022 at 05:40 pm by WGNS

As hundreds from the community gathered to remember Rutherford County historian Frank Caperton Monday, a fitting way to remember him was unveiled. Pettus Read, the presid.... Read More

Frank Caperton Passed Away Unexpectedly

Jul 06, 2022 at 05:48 pm by WGNS

(MURFREESBORO)  Murfreesboro historian, photographer and promoter Frank Caperton passed away unexpectedly Wednesday (7/6/2022) morning at his home. He was 59. There will.... Read More

Flashback Frank - Place Names Part 2

Jun 23, 2022 at 07:35 am by WGNS

This is Flashback Frank of the Rutherford County Historical Society. Place names in Rutherford County…  We drive down a road or through a tiny community or past a.... Read More

Flashback Frank - Place Names Part 1

Jun 16, 2022 at 07:45 am by WGNS

This is Flashback Frank of the Rutherford County Historical Society. We’ve all done it; we’ve all wondered where certain names originated.  Names of communit.... Read More

Flashback Frank: Jefferson Pike

Apr 21, 2022 at 07:30 am by Producer

This is Flashback Frank of the Rutherford County Historical Society. Today, we will travel back to the original seat of government for Rutherford County – the old town.... Read More

Flashback Frank - Rutherford County Executions Part 2

Aug 19, 2021 at 08:00 am by Dalton Barrett

A particularly unfortunate execution occurred in 1837. The details of the crime are unknown except that a slave, or perhaps a former slave, named Charles Maney, was.... Read More

Flashback Frank - Place Names Part 4

Jul 15, 2021 at 07:20 am by Producer

Place names in Rutherford County… We drive down a road or through a tiny community or past a subdivision and think ‘where in the world did THAT name come from?&rs.... Read More

HISTORY: Post Civil War Freed Slaves

Feb 04, 2021 at 07:23 am by WGNS

Frank Caperton, aka Flashback Frank, joins The Wake Up Crew each Thursday to share local history tidbits. This week, he talks about a community of freed slaves that popped up.... Read More
Slideshow

Daughters of the American Revolution Reading of Declaration of Independence

Jul 04, 2020 at 03:35 pm by WGNS

More than 40 attendees sang patriotic songs, prayed for America and enjoyed the 2nd annual reading of the Declaration of Independence from the Col. Hardy Murfree Chapter of th.... Read More