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November 1, 2026
Our Blue Ridge Towns
CURRENT Our Blue Ridge Towns
Home to both the highest lake and the highest mountain peak in Georgia, Hiawassee draws thousands of visitors annually with a well-developed plan.
Two hundred years ago, the upstate South Carolina town of Pendleton was the place to live. Today, it’s thriving in new and history-rich ways.
Tennessee’s second oldest town has a story you won’t forget—and they tell it really well.
Cradled in the Great Balsam Mountains, Waynesville, North Carolina, claims its tourism heritage proudly.
In the wake of a deadly 1,000-year flood, this West Virginia town is rewriting its story with compassion and skill—and a little help from its friends.
Home to both the highest lake and the highest mountain peak in Georgia,
Hiawassee draws thousands of visitors annually with a well-developed plan.
Two hundred years ago, the upstate South Carolina town of Pendleton was the place to live. Today, it’s thriving in new and history-rich ways.
Tennessee’s second oldest town has a story you won’t forget—and they tell it really well.
Cradled in the Great Balsam Mountains, Waynesville, North Carolina, claims its tourism heritage proudly.
In the wake of a deadly 1,000-year flood, this West Virginia town is rewriting its story with compassion and skill—and a little help from its friends.
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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
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
