Earlier this year, author and historian Christopher P. Magra penned an article for The Conversation U.S. that serves as an excellent precursor to his newly released book, "America's First War." Check out the article below!

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 While you're taking a break from the heat, check out these five UT Press titles that dig deeper into America's origins, diplomacy, diverse cultural traditions, and religious history. Find these and more on UTpress.org!

As we kick off a momentous week celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, we’re excited to unveil "America’s First War: The Military History of the Declaration of Independence," the latest from scholar Christopher P. Magra.

Dwight Pitcaithley, author and former chief historian of the National Park Service, was recently invited on Virginia Humanities' podcast With Good Reason for their episode "Framing the Civil War."

Featuring groundbreaking articles published throughout her 30+ year career, “Women, Fertility, and North American Archeology” showcases Cheryl Claassen’s research and major impact in archeology, anthropology, and gender studies. Learn more about Claassen and the book: utpress.org/979889527096...

We sat down (virtually) with author Mike Hilleary/@mikehilleary.bsky.social to hear more about the process and inspiration for his newest book "Sound Minds: Musicians on Mental Health", which features interviews from Tegan Quin, Sharon Van Etten, and many more! See more at the link below!

Today's featured book: Theresa Laurence, "Sister Sandra: A Black Catholic Nun and the Struggle for Equality in Church and Community," University of Tennessee Press, 2026 @utpress.bsky.social utpress.org/978162190869...

It's a double release day! Today we congratulate @mmcornelius.bsky.social on the 10th Anniversary Edition of "The Final Season," and scholars Robert Hauhart and Jeff Birkenstein on their new collection, "Consuming the American Dream". See both new releases here: utpress.org/search-resul...

Read an exclusive excerpt from Theresa Laurence's "Sister Sandra" ahead of her launch event tonight in Nashville! Find more details about the event via our Facebook event page and on UTPress.org!

Mike Hilleary, whose book "Sound Minds: Musicians on Mental Health" was just released in May, caught up recently with musician Tegan Quin for her Substack! Tegan is one half of the rock duo Tegan and Sara and is one of the artists featured in the book. Watch their conversation below!

History lovers, Civil War enthusiasts, and photography buffs—don't miss Scott Hippensteel for a lecture on "Civil War Photo Forensics" on Wed, June 17, from 12:00–1:00 PM at the East Tennessee History Center. utpress.org/events/civil...

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Kingston William Heath, renowned scholar and professor of architectural history and preservation. In 2001, we published his award-winning book, "The Patina of Place: The Cultural Weathering of A New England Industrial Landscape”. utpress.org/978162190264...

Happy Pub Day to "Land of Dreams" by C.L. Hoang! Inspired by the discovery of a box of old letters and faded photographs Hoang transforms these mementos into a moving meditation on what it means to lose one’s home and find another. Pick up your copy today!

Check out this great interview from the The San Diego Union-Tribune with author CL Hoang on his forthcoming memoir "Land of Dreams: An Immigrant’s Journey from War-Torn Vietnam to America" which comes out everywhere tomorrow, June 9!

Our 2026 Fall/Winter Catalog is here! Within these pages you'll find the titles that will define the second half of our year & we can't wait to share them with you! To learn more about a few of these forthcoming titles, check out our post breaking them down at the "News" section of UTPress.org!

"Haunted by Memory: Ghost Stories of the American Civil War" is out today! In this annotated anthology, historians John R. Neff & Amy Laurel Fluker offer the first scholarly analysis of the significance of ghosts to the history and memory of the nation's bloodiest battle.

Patrick H. Garrow's "From Gray to Blue" offers "an effective overview of the wartime experiences of the thousands of ex-Confederates who found themselves in the curious position of fighting for their former adversaries," writes Jeremy Knoll. Read more: tinyurl.com/5cfhh6sp @utpress.bsky.social

It's time for the UTP Summer Reading Sale! Through July 31, select titles are now 30% off with FREE SHIPPING! See all titles on our sale page: utpress.org/summer-readi...

Reach researchers worldwide when you submit your scholarly work for inclusion in the MLA International Bibliography. mla.org/Bibliography-Submit

We can't wait for our first event with Neighborly Books in Maryville this week! On Wednesday, May 6, author Jeremy Lloyd will be reading from his new book Forest Time and signing copies for those present. Come check out this new store and say hello!

We're looking forward to celebrating the release of Jeremy Lloyd's Forest Time in Knoxville tomorrow, April 28! See more details on our website: utpress.org/events/fores...

Have you been to our new website yet? With new interactive book pages, event calendar, blog feed, and the advanced search capabilities to help you discover your next great read, we put in the work just for YOU! Thank you to everyone who has shared their feedback and enthusiasm for the site so far!

In Civil War Photo Forensics, Scott Hippensteel analyzes images taken by early photojournalists during the American Civil War, using modern techniques to show that many were staged or manipulated to tell a deeper truth. See some of the images discussed in the book below. Available now!

Also out this week - Decisions on Western Waters: The Twenty-Seven Critical Decisions That Defined the Battles by Michael D. Becker! See this and all other titles in this series on our website: utpress.org/search-resul...

Forest Time by Jeremy Lloyd is at the same time personal, educational, and existential, making it a unique and exciting addition to our list. Spend some time in the Great Smoky Mountains this spring by picking up a copy! Available at UTPress.org and other online and in-person retailers.

Today's featured title: "The Free Will Baptists: A New History," by J. Matthew Pinson, University of Tennessee Press, 2026. @utpress.bsky.social utpress.org/979889527042...

We are at the Appalachian Studies Association (ASA) annual conference this weekend, hosted by Marshall University! Come visit the UT Press table, located right under the John Marshall portrait in the main exhibit hall, and meet a couple of our acquisitions editors!

The 2025 @aupresses.bsky.social Book, Jacket, and Journal Show is here! The UT Press is excited to be one of the host presses for this annual book design showcase from Association of University Presses members from across the country. Come by and see the show if you are on UT's campus!

Thank you, @betsyphillips.bsky.social and thanks to the Tennessee State Museum for hosting this amazing event for authors of the award-winning Howdy!, Mary Ellen Pethel and Don Cusic!

We aren't done with book releases for this week yet! Introducing "The Lynches of South Carolina." This follow-up to Robert Emmett Curran's first book builds upon his work on the history of Catholicism in the South through the eyes of the Lynch family, using their personal correspondence as a guide.

Two new and distinctly Appalachian titles are officially out in the world today! Whether you're a longtime fan of Robert Morgan's point of view or a lover of all things plants and history, you can't go wrong adding either of these books to your collection. Learn more at the new UTPress.org!

Congratulations to authors Mary Ellen Pethel and Don Cusic and their book "Howdy!" for being awarded the Tennessee History Book Award 2025! Major thanks to the Tennessee Historical Society and Tennessee Historical Commission for this recognition! tennesseehistory.org/home/book-aw...

Two of our previously published books are now available for the first time in paperback! If you missed them the first go-around or didn't spring for the hard cover at the time, these books are now perfect for carrying in your bag, loaning to colleagues, and assigning to students!

New Release: "The Free Will Baptists: A New History" by J. Matthew Pinson. Bringing together Pinson's experience as a pastor and scholar of historical theology, this volume is one of the most comprehensive histories of this evangelical movement to date. Learn more: utpress.org/title/the-fr...

Check out this review of one of our best-selling titles of 2025, Boss Brooks! Thanks to Chapter 16 + Humanities Tennessee for the feature! chapter16.org/pulling-the-...

OUT NOW! "From Gray to Blue: Galvanized Yankees in the American Civil War" by Pat Garrow. A follow up and companion to his 2020 book "Changing Sides," this title examines the bleak prison camps and complex historical factors that led thousands of soldiers to shift their allegiance.

The National Year of Reading, AI and audio dominate topics for 2026, while the trade gets excited for more romantasy, escapism and film adaptations 👇

In the 1950s, the U.S. Army started training for a future shaped by atomic weapons. In "Training for Atomic Warfare," author Brad Hardy explores how the U.S. Army adapted doctrine and education for the nuclear age—and why the experiment ended. Now available at utpress.org!

Also out today: "The Greatest Calamity: Tennessee in the Civil War Era" by John D. Fowler. This accessible historical volume details how the people, politics, and landscape of the Volunteer state were transformed during the Civil War in ways that still reverberate today. Learn more at utpress.org!

New release! "Missouri and the Secession Crisis,” edited by Dwight T. Pitcaithley, is a collection of primary documents that illustrate a rocky era in the state’s history leading up to the Civil War. This volume includes public speeches, official messages, records from the state convention and more!

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📣 Big news! Our Spring/Summer 2026 Catalog is here! Take a sneak peek at the titles we have coming early next year! Copies will soon be available around campus and in mailboxes, but don't forget you can always find the PDF of our current catalog on our website, utpress.org (link in profile!)

Whether you are resting over this long holiday weekend or scouting out the best deals for Black Friday, don't forget to pop over to utpress.org/whats-on-sale for our holiday half-off sale! Use code UTPHOLIDAY at check-out to see the discount applied! 🦃

Over the weekend we met @utpress.bsky.social author Meredith Linn, pictured below at our @socscihistory.bsky.social exhibit with her book, Irish Fever: An Archaeology of Illness, Injury, and Healing in New York City, 1845-1875. #ssha2025

Boss Brooks: A True Story of Fraud, Family, and Forgiveness from Tennessee to Texas is officially out today on utpress.org. Based on the orders we've seen so far, this unique book that blends true crime and family history is poised to be one of our best sellers of the year!

We are proud to share that the forthcoming Boss Brooks, written by Kathy Bingham Turner and Leon Alligood, has received a starred review from Kirkus ahead of its release on November 25! Read the review here: www.kirkusreviews.com/.../kathy......

Last month, Director Katie Hannah traveled to Philadelphia to shadow the director of Penn Press! To celebrate UP Week, her report from the Director’s Residency was shared on AUP's/@aupresses.bsky.social site. A true #TeamUP moment! Read it here: digitaldigest.up.hcommons.org/2025/11/12/2...

Did you miss #IndieAuthorDay this year? On Friday, the Indie Author Project hosted their annual authors' event which featured free virtual workshops for libraries and independent authors! Learn more about the org and see videos from the event on their website! indieauthorday.com

OUT NOW: Lee University: The Path from Church of God Bible Training School to Modern University by John D. Coats. This book not only chronicles the history of the college, but also offers a look into the evolving evangelical denomination in the 20th century American south. Available at utpress.org!

This Thursday, we will be celebrating Knoxville Focus-columnist and historian, Ray Hill's new book "Senator Kenneth McKellar" at the East TN Historical Center in downtown Knoxville. We hope to see you there! www.easttnhistory.org/event/book-l...