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Salute to Schwall: the Tellico Dam eviction stories

Thomas Moser and Nellie McCall refused to leave their homes when TVA bought their property through eminent domain as part of the creation of the Tellico Dam.
Nellie McCall is escorted from her home after TVA bought it through eminent domain to build the Tellico Dam.

As we say a fond farewell to Ken Schwall, who is retiring this month after more than 35 years at WBIR, we are looking back at some his most memorable stories.

Most viewers know Ken now for his amusing take on the world, but before that, Ken covered many tough, hard news stories.

More:Ken Schwall: The serious side

Among them were the stories of Thomas Moser and Nellie McCall, two people who refused to leave their homes when TVA bought their property through eminent domain as part of the creation of the Tellico Dam.

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