The Varmint of Burkes GardenThe Varmint of Burkes Garden
The highest mountain valley in Virginia is Burke’s Garden, also referred to as “God’s Thumbprint” for its bowl-like shape. It was here that something began killing sheep in the winter
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Ale 8 One, Appalachia’s Homegrown Soda LegacyAle 8 One, Appalachia’s Homegrown Soda Legacy
Discover the fascinating story of Kentucky’s unique soft drink, “Ale 8 One,” in this episode of Stories of Appalachia. Join Steve and Rod as they tell the history of
Ale-8-One: Appalachia’s Homegrown Soda Legacy-VideoAle-8-One: Appalachia’s Homegrown Soda Legacy-Video
Discover the fascinating story of Kentucky’s unique soft drink, “Ale 8 One,” in this episode of Stories of Appalachia. Join Steve and Rod as they tell the history of this
The Appalachian Roots of Dr. PepperThe Appalachian Roots of Dr. Pepper
This week, we tell the fascinating story of a beloved American soft drink, Dr Pepper. Join us as we explore the origins of this iconic beverage, which has roots right
Catch our newest podcast episode Friday night at 8!Catch our newest podcast episode Friday night at 8!
Coming up on our next podcast episode we’ll be telling the story of a family in eastern Kentucky that shared a genetic disorder that caused an odd side effect. Be
The Great Appalachian Exposition – July 8, 1910The Great Appalachian Exposition – July 8, 1910
On July 8, 1910, the main building of the Great Appalachian Exposition was dedicated in Chilhowee Park in Knoxville. Preceding the dedication was a parade down Gay Street. In addition
Cas Walker Charged With Assault – December 27, 1941Cas Walker Charged With Assault – December 27, 1941
On this day in 1941, when most of the world was occupied with worry over America’s entry into World War II, residents of Knoxville, Tennessee, were talking about a warrant
The Prodigal Prisoner – December 9, 1910.The Prodigal Prisoner – December 9, 1910.
In the fall of 1910, 17-year-old Robert Carter was a prisoner in the Dandridge, Tennessee, jail, convicted of larceny of corn from the farm of a Mr. McMahan. He was
The Denton Valley OffsetThe Denton Valley Offset
If you look at a map you’ll notice that the border between Virginia and Tennessee runs about a mile to the north of the border between Virginia and North Carolina,
Snake-Handling Death Trial – August 13, 1946Snake-Handling Death Trial – August 13, 1946
On this day 75 years ago the pastor of a snake-handling church in Southwest Virginia, Harvey O. Kirk, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of his wife,