Bristol, VA—On a blustery Small Business Saturday, November 29, 2025, I was on State Street covering the annual surge of…
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Harvesting History: Heirloom Apples and the Spirit of 1780
ABINGDON, Va. —The rain dampened the ground on November 30, 2025, turning the late autumn sky a bruised shade of…
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Creativity Runs Deep in the Simpson Family
From Doodles on Bills to Books: The Creative World of the Simpson Family It’s not every day you stumble upon…
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Damascus to The Trail’s True Reward: Chasing Fall Foliage
Trail Town, USA: Damascus, VA We have had the privilege of writing about the town of Damascus, VA, before, and…
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How One Bristol Garden and Grill Creates Happy Culinary Memories
A Serendipitous Discovery in Bristol, VA Every so often in life, while wandering along some unknown road and exploring, you…
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A New Golden Age of Radio at Radio Bristol
Preserving the Past, Building the Future in Bristol I met Kris Truelsen first at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum,…
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A Bold New Chapter: The Lyttle Farm Legacy
The Lebanon, Virginia, Farmers Market was bustling with activity on a rare calm and breezy Saturday after weeks of stifling…
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Fleenor Family Revolutionizes Bratwurst with New Flavors
For too long, a closely guarded secret at Fleenor Farms in Bristol, VA, fueled intense curiosity among loyal customers. Masterminds…
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Local Artist Captures Appalachian Spirit & Time
Joseph Harrison Snyder In our article about the Johnson City Farmers Market, we mention talking to Judah and Alma about…
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Abingdon’s Rich History & Vibrant Farmers Market
Abingdon: A Brief History While this article is primarily about the Abingdon Farmers Market, we can’t discuss it without introducing…
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