Appalachian Travel Guide

August 10, 2017

Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol – Appalachian Travel Guide

Aptly, my final article in this travel series took me home again. I grew up in Bristol—on the Virginia side, which is very important to note […]
June 23, 2017

History & Mystery in Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Point Pleasant, West Virginia, is known as the place “Where History and Rivers Meet.” This is because the town boasts historical attractions that are unique to […]
May 11, 2017

Region’s Rich Cultural Heritage Comes to Life at Museum of Appalachia

The peacocks are strutting, the goats are bleating, and the schoolchildren are touring. It’s a typical day at the Museum of Appalachia, where visitors can shop […]
March 17, 2017

An evening of Old Time Music at a stop on the Crooked Road: Virginia’s Heritage Music Trail

I grew up very near the Carter Family Fold, at least by the way the crow flies. Because the road from where I grew up in […]
March 2, 2017

Appalachian Travel Guide – Berea Music Series

In the latest installment of the Appalachian Travel Guide we turn to Fahe’s backyard of Berea, KY.  As always, if you’re interested in contributing, leave a […]
January 12, 2017

Fahe’s Appalachian Travel Guide hits the Grand Ole Opry

When I was in high school, I lived under an hour from Nashville. I visited pretty often back then (it was the 90s). Downtown wasn’t a […]
January 6, 2015

Appalachian Travel Guide – Bristol, Virginia

For the next installment of the Appalachian Travel Guide, we welcome back Tina Parker who is a Fahe staff member and published poet. I never gave […]
November 25, 2014

Tennessee Shines

Earlier in the year I invited people living and working in Appalachia to contribute to our blog. Part of the invite asked for stories about people’s […]
October 15, 2014

Pine Mountain Trail

  Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting up with Seth Long, CEO of Housing Oriented Ministries Established for Service, Inc. (HOMES), a Fahe member located […]
September 23, 2014

Harlan Coal Museum – Appalachian Travel Guide

Harlan Coal Museum           This latest installment of the Appalachian Travel Guide comes from Brad Finn, Fahe’s Collections Manager. Harlan County is […]