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Episode 3: This episode provides an intimate look at what it was like to grow up in Murfreesboro during the Jim Crow era. Featuring interviews from community members Mary Watkins and Margret McKinley, the two women share their stories of going to school in the bottoms during the height of segregation.
Episode 2: This episode dives into the rich history of the Bottoms community. We discuss the influence of segregation and integration, as well as other major influences in the community. This episode features an interview with Dr. Louis Woods from MTSU.
Episode 1: Introduction to "Preserving the Bottoms" including a brief introduction to the history of the community and why we are creating this project