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Red Barn at Stickley Farms in Bluff City, TN

Function and Form from Old to New: The Appalachian Barn

Caleb Musser Jan 17, 2026 0

In the Appalachian Highlands, a barn has never been merely a structure. It is a survival machine. Driving through the…

Farms Government

What New Aid for Farms Means for Appalachian Growers

Caleb Musser Dec 11, 2025 0

The U.S. agricultural sector faces new volatility from rapidly changing international trade policies. Retaliatory tariffs from partners like China disrupt…

A small evergreen sapling peaking out of the ground.

Farms General

Tag Your Tree: Start a New Family Tradition Today!

Donica Krebs Dec 5, 2025 0

A Highland Holiday Tradition Perched in the highlands of Appalachian communities, a rare breed of farmer faces challenges that ultimately…

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Deep Roots and Local Quality at Thomas Hollow Nursery

Hiram Jensen Nov 16, 2025 0

The Deep Roots of Thomas Hollow Nursery: 33 Years of Green Growth Tucked away in a quiet hollow just off…

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Fleenor Family Revolutionizes Bratwurst with New Flavors

Aaron Creighton Jul 31, 2025 0

For too long, a closely guarded secret at Fleenor Farms in Bristol, VA, fueled intense curiosity among loyal customers. Masterminds…

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Spade & Spoon Farm: Cultivating Community and Cuisine in Johnson City

Aaron Creighton Jul 8, 2025 0

In the breathtaking foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, nestled between the serene waters of Lake Watauga and the bustling heart…

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Rooted in Resilience: Life and Love on The King Family Farm

Trisha Starr Jun 3, 2025 0

Piney Flats, Tennessee – The Appalachian foothills cradle a tapestry of green, and amidst the rolling landscape, the King Family…

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Meet the Fleenors

Aaron Creighton Jun 2, 2025 0

Nestled in the scenic hills of Bristol, Virginia, Fleenor Farms is a cherished family-run agricultural destination that blends traditional farming…

Appalachian Regional Commission

ARC Announces Appalachian Leadership Institute Class of 2026-2027

- Ashley Hill

New class of ARC’s economic development training program comprises 40 fellows from across all 13 Appalachian states. WASHINGTON, D.C., October 29, 2026—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the 40 [...]

ARC Accepting Applications for Summer Study Programs in Entrepreneurship and STEM for Region’s Middle and High School Students

- Ashley Hill

Applications are due December 4 for Appalachian Entrepreneurship Academy and Appalachian STEM Academy. WASHINGTON, D.C., October 8, 2026 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) opened applications for two summer [...]

ARC Awards $45.5 Million for Coal Community Economic Revitalization Projects

- Chris Hodes

New POWER projects are expected to create or retain over 1,100 jobs and prepare over 11,000 workers and students for new opportunities in coal communities across eight Appalachian states. Washington, D.C., September 17, 2026 – Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded [...]

New ARC Data Shows Falling Poverty, Rising Income and Education in Appalachia—but Challenges Remain

- Ashley Hill

Despite economic improvements, the region still lags behind the U.S. in population growth and broadband access. Washington, D.C., August 20, 2026 – New data released today by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) in the 16th [...]