Thursday, April 10, 2025

Question: Which Tennessee city was called “The Streaking Capitol of the World” by Walter Cronkite?

Answer: In 1974, a group of students from the University of Tennessee, along with a few other participants, decided to join the streaking craze that was sweeping the nation. This trend gained significant media attention, leading Walter Cronkite to refer to Knoxville as the “Streaking Capital of the World.” In the spring of that year, approximately 5,000 people gathered on Cumberland Avenue, stripping down and participating in the fun of streaking along “the strip.”