Keith Pruitt of Old Hickory Tennessee and Author of the book “Sharpshooter: The Life and Times of Tillman Manus will be the featured speaker of tonight’s Cannon County Historical Society meeting. Tillman Manus was born in Cannon County and relocated to Illinois. He fought in the Civil War under Ulysses S. Grant. Mr. Pruitt is an educator who by teaching History, had students that connected to their family history. It was during that pursuit that he first became acquainted with Tillman Manus, his grandmother’s cousin. Mr. Pruitt will have copies of his book for sale and signing. The Society will meet at 6:30 p.m. for snacks and refreshments in the small dining area of the Cannon County Senior Center located at 609 Lehman Street in Woodbury. Mr. Pruitt’s presentation will begin at 7:00
