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The Top 61 Happiest Mountain Towns in the Blue Ridge
Our quest to have our readers select the happiest towns in the mountains began with a set of criteria applied
April 2, 2026
Guest Columns
Lamar Alexander, a Maryville, TN, native, retired in 2021 after serving 18 years in the U.S. Senate. Alexander also served two terms as Governor of TN, was President of the University of TN, and was the U.S. Education Secretary.
Our Guest Column department began in the May/June 2001 issue and now, a bit more than 20 years later, is being retired in favor of a new Q & A format beginning with the next issue. In commemoration, we present perspectives from the first few years.
Rosey Santerre is the Pendleton County Service Forester with the West Virginia Division of Forestry. While not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, growing food and playing in the woods.
Barbara Board is a Franklin County, Virginia native who had a long career with the Virginia Cooperative Extension Service. Upon returning to live in her childhood home, she became president of Friends of Booker T. Washington National Monument.
Carl Sobocinski is the owner of Table 301 Restaurant Group in Greenville, South Carolina. "Travel has suffered and our towns are hurting. Our independent restaurants need you more than ever. There is so much to get out and explore."
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Photo Recap: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2023
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion (BRRR) is a musical festival held annually in September that celebrates the heritage of country
September 1, 2023
Behind Blue Ridge Country
“Virginia” in Virginia: Discovering Patsy Cline in Winchester
Walking Winchester in the relentless rain of a soggy spring could not dampen my enthusiasm to see the home of
August 10, 2018
Behind Blue Ridge Country
Even More Sweet Virginia Breezes
Casually cruising to Claytor Lake in southwest Virginia, I felt like I had come home – back to where it
April 12, 2018
