Scopes Trial Fun Facts
William Jennings Bryan: Bryan was a three-time Democratic presidential candidate and former secretary of state who argued for the prosecution.
Clarence Darrow: Darrow was the foremost defense attorney in America and well known for the Leopold and Loeb murder case. He represented Scopes along with two ACLU attorneys. For more information, visit Scopes100.com.
JUNE 26, 1925—THIS DAY IN SCOPES HISTORYTennessee Governor Austin Peay informs Walter White that he’ll not testify at the Scopes Trial because “I know no fact which could conce...
New bluegrass group Wilson and Cross takes the stageWilson and Cross, a new bluegrass group hailing from East Tennessee, will take the stage June 27 for the final night of the Nokian Tyres...
Joe C. DeVille Band performs at Nokian Tyre Summer NightsChattanooga cover band Joe C. DeVille Band performed Friday night at the Nokian Tyre Summer Nights concert series on the Rhea County Cou...
Wilson and Cross will play Summer Nights finaleWilson and Cross, a new bluegrass group hailing from East Tennessee, will take the stage June 27 for the final night of the Nokian Tyres...
Wilson and Cross closes out summer concert series June 27Read More
Jun 27, 2025
6:30 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
Scopes Trial Play: Destiny in DaytonRead More
Jul 11, 2025
7:00 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
