Stories of Appalachia

Many tragedies have occurred in the Appalachian Mountains throughout time. During times of war, men lost their lives... Read More

In the late 1800’s, more than half of Americans were living in small towns. In rural Appalachia, many... Read More

My little hometown, Sneedville, lies near the Tennessee – Virginia border.  Hancock County is named for John Hancock,... Read More

In early Pioneer days, a working water-powered grist mill could be found every few miles in a community.... Read More

Going courting involved getting to see or spend some time with your significant other.  In the mountains, early... Read More

A treasured family heirloom was the family bible. There were not many homes that didn’t have a bible... Read More

Over the years, there has seemed to be a decline in the gatherings we call family reunions. In... Read More

To many outsiders, families in Appalachia were often viewed as living in the remote and isolated mountains where... Read More

Many women in Appalachia were dedicated quilt makers.  My grandmothers were no exception to the women who sewed... Read More

Sawmill gravy with cornbread, hog jawl, fried chicken, chocolate dumplins’, soup beans and taters, fresh garden mater and... Read More

On any given Sunday in Appalachia, a request to be baptized can be made. To mountain folk, this... Read More

The section of mountains I grew up in is called East Tennessee, Appalachia. I lived in a small,... Read More

Appalachian folks hold tightly to many traditions that were passed down through their family lines or within a... Read More