To many, Millard Vaughn Oakley was a powerful businessman, lawyer, developer and philanthropist. To his granddaughter, he was simply "Poppie."
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March 26th, 2025
Tennessee Tech campus, community leaders honor a legacy of generosity with Poppie's Ice Cream Shoppe dedication
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Tennessee Tech University is making it easier than ever for transfer students to explore all the opportunities it has to offer, right in their hometowns.
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Tech's Appalachian Center for Craft hosts 27th annual 'Celebration of Craft' April 5
Tennessee Tech University's Appalachian Center for Craft hosts the 27th annual Celebration of Craft on Saturday, April 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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