Knoxville man recounts speedy 89-day Appalachian Trail through-hike
Knoxville News Sentinel
To hikers along the Appalachian Trail in the summer of 2001, the 20-year-old in sneaker-like hiking shoes carting a 25-pound pack would aptly be known by his trail name, "Swift." Today it's John Thurman, Knoxville architect, friend, husband and father.



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