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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
Food & Flavors
CURRENT Food & Flavors
The food at this Abingdon, Virginia, eatery is as beautiful as the art on the walls of the water-themed dining room.
Celebrating the Tastes and Sounds of the Black Forest
Tradition and Change Mingle at the Hob-Nob Drive-In
As Johnson City, Tennessee, looks back on its 150-year history, a storied business reaches a landmark anniversary of its own.
How one couple reconnected with their roots, went outside to play and realized the full joys of getting your hands into the soil.
The food at this Abingdon, Virginia, eatery is as beautiful as the art on the walls of the water-themed dining room.
Celebrating the Tastes and Sounds of the Black Forest
Tradition and Change Mingle at the Hob-Nob Drive-In
As Johnson City, Tennessee, looks back on its 150-year history, a storied business reaches a landmark anniversary of its own.
How one couple reconnected with their roots, went outside to play and realized the full joys of getting your hands into the soil.
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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
