Posts tagged East Tennessee

East Tennessee recently lost one of its most recognizable natives, Dolly Parton. While she was known primarily for her career in Nashville, she was born …

On August 25, 2026, country music star and Tennessee icon Dolly Parton died at age 80. While Parton is best known for her music and …

Dolly Parton, the East Tennessee-born singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist and businesswoman who carried the stories of Appalachia to audiences around the world, died Tuesday, Aug. …

Across the Appalachian Highlands, the story of health is often told through a “longevity gap” that separates this region from the rest of the country. …

Students in several Johnson City elementary schools had a memorable experience as part of Read Across Tennessee Month when Riley the Reading Raccoon made a …

Today, we’re going to dive into another haunting in East Tennessee, taking place in Putnam County. This haunting is very similar to the Bell Witch, …

We have talked a lot about cryptids in East Tennessee, and many of them are extremely well-known, but today we’re going to be diving into …

Last week, we delved into the story of the Tennessee State Prison, and as I mentioned in that article, prisons are a breeding ground for …

In honor of Constitution Day, ETSU students traveled to middle schools in 10 counties of upper East Tennessee. There, they presented to eighth-grade students, speaking …

In honor of Women’s History Month, I want to highlight several organizations in East Tennessee that are working towards supporting and uplifting women and girls …