MADISON COUNTY TENNESSEE NEWSPAPER ARTICLES EARTHQUAKE - 1824 On Sunday last, at 4 o'clock, A.M. a severe shock of an Earthquake was felt in this place. A noice like distant thunder was at first heard in the west; in a moment the earth was in vibration; the buildings, windows and wares were much shaken. As it was dark, no other effect were observable -- The conclusion continued about 50 seconds, and passed off toward the east.