Stories
The Elephant Sanctuary
Producer: Vicki Lea
Writer: Vicki Lea
Video Editor: Tony Cook
The story on the Elephant Sanctuary located in Hohenwald, Tennessee has the original story of the founder of the Sanctuary. America's Treasures was the first to produce a story on the Elephant Sanctuary. In the story, there are many fascinating facts that are revealed.
Pink Palace
Producer: Vicki Lea
Writer: Vicki Lea
Video Editor: Tony Cook
In Memphis, TN, we discovered that this PINK house is more than just PINK1 We discovered that The Pink Palace was designed to be the home of Clarence Saunders. This wealthy entrepreneur was the founder of the supermarket chain, Piggly Wiggly, which serviced 1,241 stores in 41 states and in Canada by 1922.
Casey Jones
Producer: Vicki Lea
Writer: Vicki Lea
Video Editor: Tony Cook
"Casey Jones probably was the most famous railroad engineer who ever lived. His home was right here in Jackson, Tennessee. We honor him with the Casey Jones Museum so people can still know who Casey Jones was and what he did was heroic." states Norma Taylor.
Alvin York
Producer: Vicki Lea
Writer: Vicki Lea
Video Editor: Tony Cook
We traveled to Pall Mall to see the home of this famous soldier. Known for his heroic acts, he struggled between his religious belief and his patriotic duty. His life captured the heart of the nation.
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Producer: Vicki Lea
Writer: Vicki Lea
Video Editor: Tony Cook
Located in Chattanooga, TN is the origin of the story about the Chattanooga Choo Choo. Is the story a real story or a created story? America's Treasures gets to the bottom of the story to find its origins.
Wilma Rudolph
Producer: Vicki Lea
Writer: Vicki Lea,
Video Editor: Tony Cook
Who was known as the fastest woman runner in the World? We take a look at this amazing woman's life and discover that it's a story of overcoming all odds to succeed.
