McMinnville in Warren County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Charles Faulkner Bryan

1911-1955

Photographed by Tom Gillard, September 7, 2010

1. Charles Faulkner Bryan Marker

Inscription. A native of Warren County, Charles Faulkner Bryan was a pioneer in the study of American folk music. Through his talented efforts, this distinctively American form of musical expression gained worldwide fame and appreciation. He worked closely with the people of the Southern mountains and coves in the study of this music, but his work earned a permanent place of honor and distinction in the highest ranks of academic and scholarly achievement. Presented in his memory by a grateful community.

Erected 1977 by Monday Evening Music Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Entertainment.

Location. 35° 40.871′ N, 85° 46.37′ W. Marker is in McMinnville, Tennessee, in Warren County. It is on 112 S. Court Sq, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McMinnville TN 37110, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Tennessee’s Highland Rim.

It is also in the American South

and specifically in the Upper South.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Elisha Pepper II (within shouting distance of this marker); Symbol of Strength (within shouting distance of this marker); Dottie West (within shouting distance of this marker); POW and MIA Memorial (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Gen. Benjamin J. Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Occupation of McMinnville (within shouting distance of this marker); 16th Tenn. Reg’t. C.S.A. Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Uncle Dave Macon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McMinnville.

Photographed by Tom Gillard, September 7, 2010

2. Charles Faulkner Bryan Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,394 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on May 7, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2010, by Tom Gillard of Tullahoma, Tennessee. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.