Appalachian Shine

Nathaniel Gist and the Long Island of the Holston in Kingsport, TN

Gist led a complicated life. He was tasked by George Washington with keeping alliances with the Cherokee in order to keep strength in the raging French and Indian War in the north. His ties with the Cherokee was a blessing and a downfall for him, as he was charged with treason and accused of being a spy for the Cherokee, but later pardoned. History finally corrected itself in 1976, more than 200 years later, in Kingsport, TN. 

#Kingsport #Tennessee #Cherokee #Appalachia #Appalachianhistory #GeorgeWashington

Andrew Jackson, Appalachian Lawyer

He rode into TN on a race horse, seldom missed a shooting contest, and would often hunt before he'd show up in court. Andrew Jackson was not just our 7th Presendent and hero of the War of 1812. He was an Appalachian lawyer!

#AndrewJackson #JonesboroTN #Appalachia

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A Brief History of the Appy League

Appalachian League baseball took a bow and exited stage left in 2020 after cancelling its final season due to COVID-19. Here's a brief history of our favorite pastime and what's next for baseball in the mountains.

#AppalachianLeagueBaseball #AppyLeagues #baseball #Appalachia 

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The Community Named For Its Moonshine

Rediscovering our local history is vital to preserving our rich cultural heritage here in Appalachia. Every town and community has stories to tell. Busthead, VA has one. So does Jewell Ridge and Maiden Springs. Where did your town get its name?

#Appalachia #AppalachianHistory #CentralAppalachia #mountainlegends

The Haunted Smoky Mountains

Nearly everyone in our region has been to visit the Great Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. But have you visited the most haunted locations there? 

#Gatlinburg

#SmokyMountains

#Appalachia

#Cherokee

#Spearfinger

#CadesCove

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Hollywood and the Appalachian Stereotype

Since the era of silent film, Hollywood has consistently portrayed Appalachians as uneducated, backwards, and poverty stricken. Many times even worse! But that doesn't represent Appalachia at all. Dr. Benko and I talk about how to change this perception and about the endless opportunities here in Appalachia. 

#hillbilly

#Appalachian

#Appalachia

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How Did Russell County, VA Get Its Name?

In this episode, we explore some local history and the importance of Col. William Russell. 

#RussellCounty

#Lebanon

#Castlewood

#StPaul

#Appalachia

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A Tour Around Tazewell County, VA

With the changing of the leaves, there is no better time to get in your car and take a scenic drive. Along the way, make sure you stop and take in the culture and history of your part of Appalachia. In this episode, we explore what to do in Tazewell County, VA.

#TazewellCountyVA #Appalachia #FortWitten #coalmines #scenicdrives #BurkesGarden 

Appalachian Superstitions Part 2

Have you ever marked an X on your windshield 3 times to ward off bad luck? When you harvest that apple tree you better leave one apple hanging to avoid the devil! More Appalachian superstitions in this episode of Appalachian Shine.

#Appalachia #Appalachiansuperstitions #myths #WhitetopMountain #DamascusVA #GraysonCountyVA

Appalachian Superstitions and Mysteries

Do you remember all the superstitions and Appalachian tall tales you heard from your childhood? Stories of local haunts and monsters in the woods? That if you see a ring around the moon in winter that you're going to have a major snow? In this episode we talk about some well known, and some not so well known, superstitions and mysteries. 

#Appalachia #AppalachianMysteries #AppalachianLegends #Snallygaster #DwayyoCreature