The Appalachian region is known for its folklore and marked cultural distinctiveness. It is especially true at Christmas, as our mountain towns are drenched in …

It is not just Dollywood that sparkles and glimmers with Christmas lights and festive cheer during the holiday season. The entire town of Pigeon Forge …

“I was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, but I am an earthling,” poet Nikki Giovanni says in her documentary, “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project.” …

Have you ever wondered why Mountain Dew is so prevalent in Tennessee? At least half of my coworkers drink the green slime-colored beverage regularly. Since …

Many of my friends claim that once Halloween is over, the Christmas season begins. I generally disagree because I like to cherish every moment of …

It is officially apple season, and I love all things apple. From apple pie to caramel apple lattes to cinnamon apple-scented candles to apple cider, …

Appalachian Sustainable Development (ASD) is an organization that focuses on “food access, agriculture education, workforce development, resource management and economic development. Through this focus, the …

It is difficult to write about anything other than the impact of Hurricane Helene and its far-reaching implications for our region. While the people and …

Dolly Parton announced that she will be donating $1 million from her own bank account to the Mountain Ways Foundation to provide immediate relief to …

One of the things I love about East Tennessee is that we get to experience all four seasons, unlike Southern California, where it rarely rains …