“Under the Lake”, a new book featuring Historic images, stories, and genealogy of life along the Caney Fork River before the impoundment of Center Hill Lake, has now arrived.
Authors of the book, Carol Williams, Judy Fuson, and Ria Baker will be at the DeKalb County Complex in the Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, September 1 from 9 a.m. until noon to sell and sign copies of the book. Those who have already ordered a copy may pick them up as well. Please bring your receipt.
“Under the Lake” chronicles four years of research and interviews with families revealing stories associated with the removal of homes, cemeteries, churches, and schools to make way for the lake.
Center Hill Lake was formed as the result of the Federal Flood Control Act of 1938 under which the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was authorized to erect a dam on the Caney Fork River to provide electricity and flood control to the area.
“Under the Lake” is a 9” x 12” inch hardback book with 304 pages. The cost is $40. More than half the 400 copies available have already been sold.
For more information contact Carol Williams at 931-260-5844, Judy Fuson at 615-464-5305, or Ria Baker at 615-529-2840.
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