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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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There’s excitement each time I interview strangers. Like Forrest Gump and his box of chocolates, “You never know what you’re gonna get.” With Robert Alewine, it was simple.
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"It's an amazingly charming little city, oozing with handicraft shops and tasteful inns and lovely stone houses," explains writer Ernie Pyle in 1940. In this little city - Gatlinburg - lives The Gatlinburg Inn and the Maples family.
A round-up of Kurt's October hikes.
There’s excitement each time I interview strangers. Like Forrest Gump and his box of chocolates, “You never know what you’re gonna get.” With Robert Alewine, it was simple.
Ready to see week 75 of our Favorite Facebook photos? Tell us your favorite shot in the comments!
Ready to see week 74 of our Favorite Facebook photos? Tell us your favorite shot in the comments!
"It's an amazingly charming little city, oozing with handicraft shops and tasteful inns and lovely stone houses," explains writer Ernie Pyle in 1940. In this little city - Gatlinburg - lives The Gatlinburg Inn and the Maples family.
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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
