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How East Tennessee towns got their names
Filed: Jun 02, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Summary: A Day Away explores origins of curious East Tennessee town names, including Jellico and its plant-based etymology.
WHO: Mike Steely (author) and local residents interested in regional history
WHAT: A feature article explains how several East Tennessee towns received their names, highlighting Jellico’s origin.
WHEN: Jun 01, 2026 at 10:53 AM ET
WHERE: East Tennessee
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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