Learotha Williams

Learotha Williams (born ) is an American historian. He is a professor of African-American and Public History at Tennessee State University.

Early life Williams was born in Tallahassee, Florida. He graduated from Florida State University, where he earned a bachelor's degree followed by a master's degree and a PhD, completed in 2003.

Career Williams taught African-American history at Armstrong State University from 2004 to 2009. He spearheaded the installation of a historical marker on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Charlotte Avenue,

Williams also researches the history of North Nashville, a predominantly black neighborhood, as part of the North Nashville Heritage Project.