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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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My wife Elaine and I regard our region’s native wild persimmon as, hands down, our favorite fall fruit and also as the source for our favorite kinds of homemade bread and cookies any time of the year.
Dogs don’t understand that you’re tense because you promised to make five pies. But with a little planning and understanding, we can help our dogs get through the holidays without incident.
In Kingsport, there's space for everyone, which means there are endless opportunities to get into the outdoors and safely take advantage of everything we have to offer.
The acrobatic sunshine-yellow males and their olive-yellow female mates that we’ve named American Goldfinches are seasonally some of the last birds to nest in the Blue Ridge.
Virtual SHOP Floyd this fall and holiday season and get discounts for shopping local!
My wife Elaine and I regard our region’s native wild persimmon as, hands down, our favorite fall fruit and also as the source for our favorite kinds of homemade bread and cookies any time of the year.
Dogs don’t understand that you’re tense because you promised to make five pies. But with a little planning and understanding, we can help our dogs get through the holidays without incident.
In Kingsport, there's space for everyone, which means there are endless opportunities to get into the outdoors and safely take advantage of everything we have to offer.
The acrobatic sunshine-yellow males and their olive-yellow female mates that we’ve named American Goldfinches are seasonally some of the last birds to nest in the Blue Ridge.
Virtual SHOP Floyd this fall and holiday season and get discounts for shopping local!
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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
