There are some lives that don’t come to us through history books or official records, but through memory and oral history ...

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — The Appalachian region is recognized as the birthplace of country music, but even before the Bristol Sessions began recording, it was also the origin of a distinct type of soul ...

Step into one of the most historic places in Appalachia: Saltville,Virginia. A place where salt shaped an entire town, fueled ...

PENNINGTON GAP, Va. (WJHL) – In the mountains of Pennington Gap, the Appalachian African American Cultural Center houses many historical artifacts and is dedicated to preserving the history of black ...

The Appalachian Trail crosses 14 states, six national parks and eight national forests. Marc Muench / Corbis At 2,178 miles, the Appalachian Trail is the nation’s longest marked footpath. Starting at ...

A new resolution at the State Capitol is putting a spotlight on Appalachian culture and the way people speak throughout the region.

Circus History in the Appalachian Mountains and the story of an elephant in Erwin Tennessee #appalachia #appalachianmountains #circus US tells Americans to shelter in place as Mexican Army kills ...

HARRIMAN, Tenn. — Students across East Tennessee got a firsthand look at college life this week through a field trip hosted by Appalachia Sessions, Genesis Generation Foundation's flagship program. It ...