Kevin D. McCann is a historian and author deeply rooted in the history and culture of West Tennessee. A Jackson, Tennessee, native, McCann has spent years weaving together stories of local figures, institutions, and sports that have shaped his home region. His works cover a wide spectrum, from Hurst’s Wurst: Colonel Fielding Hurst and the Sixth Tennessee Cavalry U.S.A., a detailed examination of a controversial Union cavalry commander, to Jackson & Madison County Milestones: Celebrating 200 Years of Achievement in Our Community, a collection

of stories about the people and events that shaped a community's history. He also authored The Jackson Generals: Minor League Baseball in Jackson, Tennessee, and the portrait of a baseball great, Ken Boyer: All-Star, MVP, Captain. His body of work reflects a commitment to preserving underappreciated stories — whether from Civil War skirmishes, minor league diamonds, or the wrestling ring.