ABINGDON, Va. —The rain dampened the ground on November 30, 2025, turning the late autumn sky a bruised shade of gray. It was a cold day in Southwest Virginia—the kind of weather that makes you apprec...
From Doodles on Bills to Books: The Creative World of the Simpson Family It’s not every day you stumble upon a creative dynasty at a local event, but that’s exactly what happened when we met the Simps...
Trail Town, USA: Damascus, VA We have had the privilege of writing about the town of Damascus, VA, before, and now we are going to do it again, at least sort of. Damascus is just the kind of place tha...
A Serendipitous Discovery in Bristol, VA Every so often in life, while wandering along some unknown road and exploring, you come across something so interesting that you have to stop and examine it cl...
Preserving the Past, Building the Future in Bristol I met Kris Truelsen first at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, and three very friendly people met me there. Grace Shoun, Steve Tauscher, ...
The Lebanon, Virginia, Farmers Market was bustling with activity on a rare calm and breezy Saturday after weeks of stifling heat. Amidst the lively crowd, I was drawn to a particular stall where a you...
For too long, a closely guarded secret at Fleenor Farms in Bristol, VA, fueled intense curiosity among loyal customers. Masterminds Sabrina and Keith Fleenor, famous for their incredible bratwurst, we...
Joseph Harrison Snyder In our article about the Johnson City Farmers Market, we mention talking to Judah and Alma about the vegetables they were selling. Their mother made sure to tell us that the chi...
Abingdon: A Brief History While this article is primarily about the Abingdon Farmers Market, we can’t discuss it without introducing the reader to Abingdon, Virginia. Founded as Black’s Fo...
In the breathtaking foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, nestled between the serene waters of Lake Watauga and the bustling heart of Johnson City, Tennessee, you’ll find Spade & Spoon Far...