An American Story: The Visible Vibrant Legacy of the Miller Family: Fond Memories of Gum Springs and Other African American Communities in Cocke County, Tennessee

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains lived an American family— the David and Lizzie Miller family. This book is a story about the Miller’s, and the seven African American communities in Cocke County, Tennessee. It’s a book about a community of people oft en invisible or overlooked in historical accounts. However, this family and these seven communities were vibrantly visible. The story and a collection of photos document an everyday American experience and the values that fueled a people. These values –oft en not attributed to them--give meaning to a collective vision of America and a way of life that embraced: nurture of family, love of God, education of children, the building of community, and a dedication to earning a living through hard work and entrepreneurial endeavors.