March 13, 1925, THIS DAY IN SCOPES HISTORY

Last Updated 3/10/2025


March 13

After hours of heated debate and professions of faith, the Tennessee Senate passes the Butler Bill on a vote of 24 to 6. The Butler Act was the Tennessee law preventing teaching evolution in the public schools that John T. Scopes was accused of violating.


Joe C. DeVille cover band headlines Summer NightsThe Joe C. DeVille Band, a popular Chattanooga cover band, will take the Rhea County Courthouse outdoor stage Friday, June 20, for the t...
Summer Nights concerts continue with Eddie BeaversEddie Beavers, a highly versatile musician, will take the Rhea County Courthouse outdoor stage Friday, June 13, for the second night of ...
One month to go!The centennial production of the Scopes Trial Play Destiny in Dayton begins in a month. The trial of the century itself began one month ...
June 5, 1925—THIS DAY IN SCOPES HISTORYWhile in Nashville, William Jennings Bryan tells the Chattanooga Daily Times that “Professor Scopes can think anything he pleases and sa...
Joe C. DeVille rocks the courthouse June 20
Jun 20, 2025
6:30 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
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Wilson and Cross closes out summer concert series June 27
Jun 27, 2025
6:30 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
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Heritage Days—Free Family Fun!
Jul 11, 2025
5:00 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
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Scopes Trial Play: Destiny in Dayton
Jul 11, 2025
7:00 PM EDT
1475 Market Street
Dayton, TN 37321
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