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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
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Click for video from the Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival in Sevierville, Tenn., coming up on May 16-17
Click for video from the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion coming up on Sept. 19-21
Click for a preview of the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games in Blount County, Tenn. May 16-18.
Click for a preview of Home Craft Days in Big Stone Gap, Va. Oct 17-19
The Wannabe Chef learns to love coconut with her dark chocolate coconut macaroons recipe.
Click for video from the Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass Festival in Sevierville, Tenn., coming up on May 16-17
Click for video from the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion coming up on Sept. 19-21
Click for a preview of the Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games in Blount County, Tenn. May 16-18.
Click for a preview of Home Craft Days in Big Stone Gap, Va. Oct 17-19
The Wannabe Chef learns to love coconut with her dark chocolate coconut macaroons recipe.
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Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
The Mountain Q&A
Vic Isley: President & CEO of Explore Asheville
“At my core, I’m a proud Carolina girl, foodie, travel and music lover, and farmer’s daughter.”
September 1, 2026
