General Articles

The Entered Apprentice Degree: Building Better Men through Freemasonry

• July 24, 2024

Freemasonry offers a path of personal growth and ethical living, beginning with the Entered Apprentice Degree. This foundational step instills values of integrity and self-improvement. On July 23rd, 2024, our lodge hosted a memorable Entered Apprentice Degree ceremony, featuring great food, fellowship, and representation from five area lodges. Discover how Freemasonry can help you become a better man and learn more about starting your Masonic journey.

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History

East Hill Cemetery

• July 15, 2024

Revolutionary War General of Militia Evan Shelby, and many who have made contributions to Bristol and the nation are buried in this Cemetery that is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. A Young Mason’s Journey Through East Hill Cemetery As I stepped into East Hill Cemetery on a warm afternoon, the sun casting

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General Articles

Festival of St. John

• July 14, 2024

The Festival of Saint John: A Celebration of Light and Brotherhood in Freemasonry The Festival of Saint John is a significant event in the Masonic calendar, observed with reverence and enthusiasm by Freemasons around the world. This festival, celebrated twice a year, honors Saint John the Baptist on June 24th and Saint John the Evangelist

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General Articles

Freemasonry and Its Relevance to the Modern Man

• July 13, 2024

Freemasonry, one of the oldest and most esteemed fraternal organizations in the world, has always been a bit of an enigma. Its origins go way back to the stonemason guilds of the Middle Ages, and its rich traditions have been carefully preserved over the centuries. But what does this ancient brotherhood have to offer the

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History

James Alexander Templeton (Charter Member)

• July 13, 2024

James Alexander Templeton (Charter Member & 1st worshipful Master u.D.1874 -1876) I want to state, at the very threshold, that this sketch is far from complete. In fact, I had secondthoughts about presenting it to the Lodge tonight. While there is a lot of information availableabout this man, much of it is mere filler material

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History

William Phillip Brewer (Secretary)

• July 13, 2024

William Phillip Brewer, or simply “P.” as he was known to his friends and lodge brothers, was born on July 30th, 1826 in Carter County, Tennessee to Ben and Sara Elizabeth Carter Brewer, known familiarly as “Sally.” William was the eldest of three children. His father died in 1848 and is buried in the Carter

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