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Tiny ‘Tweetsie’ Rolls into Johnson City, Tennessee, Getting Longer

An intricately designed model of the Tweetsie line—once running from Johnson City, Tennessee, to Cranberry, North Carolina—chugged into the new location of the Johnson City Railroad Experience.

March/April Skywatch: Late Winter’s and Early Spring’s Captivating Celestial Scene

Winter evenings are known for their many bright stars gracing our sky.

Pikeville, Kentucky: The City That Moves Mountains

The stories run generations deep in Pikeville, and they’re all worth hearing.

March/April 2025 Festivals & Events Guide

From vibrant arts and cultural celebrations to culinary showcases and beloved community traditions, these can't-miss events are just a sampling of what's taking place throughout the mountains of the South in the late winter and early spring.

Yonni Gets New Kid-Based Digs at Grandfather Mountain

Many folks in our region have enjoyed a sweet treat at the former Fudge Shop at North Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain, but come mid-year, visits to this space will reveal a new identity.

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The Tweetsie model at the Johnson City Railroad Experience has grown with relocation from ETSU.

Tiny ‘Tweetsie’ Rolls into Johnson City, Tennessee, Getting Longer

An intricately designed model of the Tweetsie line—once running from Johnson City, Tennessee, to Cranberry, North Carolina—chugged into the new location of the Johnson City Railroad Experience.
skywatch

March/April Skywatch: Late Winter’s and Early Spring’s Captivating Celestial Scene

Winter evenings are known for their many bright stars gracing our sky.
The Pikeville Cut-Through project was the second-largest earthmoving project in the world and has saved the town from destructive flooding.

Pikeville, Kentucky: The City That Moves Mountains

The stories run generations deep in Pikeville, and they’re all worth hearing.
Knoxville, Tennessee’s Dogwood Arts Festival, slated for April 25-27, is a celebration of all things arts and culture.

March/April 2025 Festivals & Events Guide

From vibrant arts and cultural celebrations to culinary showcases and beloved community traditions, these can't-miss events are just a sampling of what's taking place throughout the mountains of the South in the late winter and early spring.
Grandfather Mountain’s new Yonni’s Clubhouse will aim mountain science at kids ages 5 to 12.

Yonni Gets New Kid-Based Digs at Grandfather Mountain

Many folks in our region have enjoyed a sweet treat at the former Fudge Shop at North Carolina’s Grandfather Mountain, but come mid-year, visits to this space will reveal a new identity.
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Much of the Oklawaha Greenway is lined with trees.
The Good Walk

Walking Oklawaha Greenway

Located just minutes from downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, this 3.25-mile scenic pathway winds through forests and wetlands.

May 1, 2026

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