A Civil War Tragedy in Cade’s CoveA Civil War Tragedy in Cade’s Cove
A man’s family in the Smoky Mountains community of Cade’s Cove is torn apart by the Civil War, with tragic results for him. Today we share that story. You can
Author: Steve Gilly
Bristol’s Other Train StationBristol’s Other Train Station
Most folks are familiar with the Bristol, Virginia Train Station, located at the corner of Martin Luther King Blvd and State Street. That station has been the source of much
The Night Marauder of Blount County, TennesseeThe Night Marauder of Blount County, Tennessee
In the 1920s residents of Maryville, in Blount County, Tennessee, were living in fear of being the victim of a violent home invasion by a mysterious man known as the
The Dunglen Hotel – Thurmond, West VirginiaThe Dunglen Hotel – Thurmond, West Virginia
In 1901 an opulent hotel was built along the banks of the New River, across that river from the coal town of Thurmond. This hotel went on to host political
The Coal Mine Explosion At Farmington, West VirginiaThe Coal Mine Explosion At Farmington, West Virginia
On November 20, 1968, there was a massive explosion at the Consol number 9 mine near Farmington, West Virginia. This explosion resulted in the death of scores of miners, including
Smoky Mountains National Park Sets New Visitor Record – August 6, 1937Smoky Mountains National Park Sets New Visitor Record – August 6, 1937
On this day in 1937 it was announced that the new Smoky Mountains National Park broke a record for visitors during the month of July, with 132,539 people entering the
Robert Porterfield and the Barter TheaterRobert Porterfield and the Barter Theater
From its beginnings in a former church, the Barter Theater has become the premiere theatrical destination in Appalachia, starting the careers of many a Broadway and Hollywood actor. Today we
The Start of the Rowan County War – August 4, 1884The Start of the Rowan County War – August 4, 1884
August 4, 1884 was an election day in Rowan County, Kentucky. During the day an argument erupted between Republican John Martin and Democrat Floyd Tolliver, resulting in Tolliver shooting and
The Appalachian Rip Van WinkleThe Appalachian Rip Van Winkle
In the Washington Irving story, Rip Van Winkle partakes in some boozy fun in the Catskill Mountains in New York, then falls asleep for 20 years, waking to find the
An Interview With An Appalachian MoonshinerAn Interview With An Appalachian Moonshiner
Today we talk with a part of Appalachian history: a man who once ran moonshine in Henry County, Virginia, as a young man many decades ago. His name is Ira