The Lumber King of AppalachiaThe Lumber King of Appalachia
William McClellan Ritter didn’t just cut down trees, he built an empire. In this week’s episode, we tell his story, from Pennsylvania farm boy to head of one of the
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Tragedy on the Frontier: The Corbly Family MassacreTragedy on the Frontier: The Corbly Family Massacre
On a quiet Sunday morning in the spring of 1782, Pastor John Corbly and his family were headed for church when he realized he’d forgotten his Bible and turned back
The Story of Gus McCoig, Appalachia’s Little DillingerThe Story of Gus McCoig, Appalachia’s Little Dillinger
On this episode of the Stories podcast, we tell the dramatic tale of Gus McCoig, a Jefferson County boy who became one of East Tennessee’s most notorious Depression-era outlaws. McCoig’s
Tennessee’s Gilded Getaway: The Rise and Fall of the Tate Springs HotelTennessee’s Gilded Getaway: The Rise and Fall of the Tate Springs Hotel
Step back in time to the golden era of Appalachian luxury as we explore the rise and fall of Tate Springs, a once-famous resort in Bean Station, Tennessee. Known for
The Thousand Mile Yoyage: The Appalachian Roots of Nashville, TennesseeThe Thousand Mile Yoyage: The Appalachian Roots of Nashville, Tennessee
In the winter of 1779, a determined group of Appalachian settlers set out on a thousand-mile journey by river, led by Virginia surveyor John Donelson. Battling disease, starvation, ambushes, and