Tennessee Tribes lose State Recognition

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Just over two months after six groups in Tennessee cheered garnering state recognition they have now lost it – probably for good.  According to court documents released by the Tennessee Attorney General’s office, a violation of...

George William Walker – obituary

George William Walker   BRYSON CITY – On the afternoon of September 3, 2010 George William Walker, 87, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital after an extended period of declining health. He was a lifetime resident of Swain County, a logger, and special deputy under...

Jonathan Allen Rattler – Obituary

 Jonathan Allen Rattler, 41 of Cherokee died after an extended illness on Sept. 5, 2010 at his home in the Bird Town Community.    Jonathan was the son of the late George Francis Rattler and surviving mother Lawanda Sue Stamper Rattler.    Jonathan was also preceded...