Nurse Practitioner Opens Free Clinic for Uninsured Residents

Healthcare costs remain a heavy burden in many Appalachian communities, but one nurse practitioner is determined to change that—one patient at a time. Jennifer Hall, a lifelong resident of Coalton,…

Mountain Storytelling Circles Keep Appalachian Folklore Alive

In a small community center high in the Smoky Mountains, locals gather each month for a tradition that’s older than any written record: storytelling. From ghost tales to family legends,…

Retired Miners Find New Purpose Helping Neighbors in Need

In the town of Red Creek, a group of retired coal miners is proving that community spirit never fades. After decades underground, these men and women are now dedicating their…

Summer Bluegrass Festival Brings Music, Food, and Unity to the Valley

This summer, the hills of Appalachia will echo with the sounds of banjos, fiddles, and joyful voices as the annual Bluegrass Festival returns to Pine Valley Park. Organizers are expecting…