Mt. Verd, Tennessee

Mt. Verd, Tennessee

Small town NW of Athens, Tennessee rumoredweasel word to be the origin of snake handling in churches in the United States.Fact|date=August 2008

Mt. Verd, TN is also known for "Fighting Hill" where many infamous fights and shoot-outs have occurred.

The unofficialweasel word sheriff of Mt. Verd, TN is "Smiley" John Henderson.


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