Downbound

by John B. Waters Jr., Gary Hunt (Editor), Cyndy Waters (Photographer)

Downbound is the story of a boy growing up in the small town of Sevierville, Tn. John B Waters, Jr writes of his love of the river and his family. He tells of his school days, practicitn law and his service in the U S Navy. The narrative includes political stories surrounding his service as Federal Co Chairman of the Appalachian Commission and as Chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority. An interesting chapter is the story of the Smoky Mountain Queen, a flatboat and its trip from Sevierville to NewOrleans

216 pages, Hardcover

First published November 28, 2000

Reviews

[Mark Bunch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sevier County Tennessee- Howard Baker-TVA- Appalaichian Regional Commission- this guy has the juice, pioneers of Wears Valley, grandson of the founders of Sevier County Bank. John Waters knows the way around Tennesssee and Wsshington,DC.