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NASCAR: Leaving Its Roots?

It’s almost impossible to refine the origin of stock car racing. It is what it is. Bootleggers were running moonshine during the Prohibition, modifying their vehicles to quickly escape from police – and later tax revenuers...

The American Chestnut: Is There Hope?

Shifting tectonic plates aren’t the only stirrings around us. Along with the reshaping of global alliances, geographic boundaries, and international currencies, the forest profiles that dominate our very horizons are in flux, as well.

The Mabrys of Mabry Mill

...Or, Giving Lizzie Mabry Her Due About 3 million people a year visit the beautiful spot at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 176.2, where nearly 100 years ago a strong, hard-working couple came to live and make themselves a life on the land...

The Melungeons: A New Journey Home

Uncertain of their ancestry during pioneer times, viewed as “the boogeyman” in the 19th century, denied the right to vote or own land even into the 20th century, and unable to fully embrace their heritage until as recently as 1969...

Cold Mountain’s Hero

Cold Mountain,” the movie starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger, is based on Charles Frazier’s novel set in the mountains of North Carolina. Elizabeth Hunter paid a visit to the spot where some say Pinkney Inman died.

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Fans fill the seats at Bristol Motor Speedway.

NASCAR: Leaving Its Roots?

It’s almost impossible to refine the origin of stock car racing. It is what it is. Bootleggers were running moonshine during the Prohibition, modifying their vehicles to quickly escape from police – and later tax revenuers...
Chestnut Burrs. The trees bore marketable nuts after seven years.

The American Chestnut: Is There Hope?

Shifting tectonic plates aren’t the only stirrings around us. Along with the reshaping of global alliances, geographic boundaries, and international currencies, the forest profiles that dominate our very horizons are in flux, as well.
Lizzie in her youth. She first met Ed through her brother, in Wythe County, Va. Her dark complexion and intensity of personality are clearly evident in this photo.

The Mabrys of Mabry Mill

...Or, Giving Lizzie Mabry Her Due About 3 million people a year visit the beautiful spot at Blue Ridge Parkway milepost 176.2, where nearly 100 years ago a strong, hard-working couple came to live and make themselves a life on the land...
The Melungeons: A New Journey Home

The Melungeons: A New Journey Home

Uncertain of their ancestry during pioneer times, viewed as “the boogeyman” in the 19th century, denied the right to vote or own land even into the 20th century, and unable to fully embrace their heritage until as recently as 1969...
Hunting Pinkney Inman

Cold Mountain’s Hero

Cold Mountain,” the movie starring Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger, is based on Charles Frazier’s novel set in the mountains of North Carolina. Elizabeth Hunter paid a visit to the spot where some say Pinkney Inman died.
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Knoxville Asian Festival, August 29-30,  Knoxville, Tennessee. Photo courtesy of Asian Culture Center of TN
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Fall 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

April 20, 2026
4th of July Parade & Festival, July 4, Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
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Summer 2026 Festivals & Events Guide

From the Virginias and the Carolinas to Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, our annual compendium is the perfect travel companion. Inside,

April 20, 2026

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