Nan Chase
Nan Chase
Feb 2019
Long-time green thumb, author, and WNC resident Nan K. Chase offers a guide to gardening in the mountains
Jun 2017
Hit the road to five off-the-beaten-path historic sites that hold lessons aplenty
Aug 2012
Founded in 1779, long before Tennessee became a state, quiet little Jonesborough served as the capital of the geopolitical oddity known as the Lost State of Franklin, a territory along the North Carolina border that was organized as America's 14th state. It lasted from 1784 to 1788 but was never formally recognized by the union. Jonesborough is best enjoyed on foot, so park the car and stroll this historically rich town to appreciate the fine old houses and same westward-ho views that early pioneers took in.
Jun 2012
Taste a seasonal feast of juicy fruit at the North Carolina Blackberry Festival
Jun 2012
Slip away to peaceful Apalachicola for sun, siestas, solitude, and a taste of wild Florida
Oct 2011
George W. Vanderbilt's inaugural holiday party in 1895 welcomed 50 guests to the newly completed Biltmore House. Today's elaborate Christmas production at the estate enthralls hundreds of thousands of visitors each season. Here we take you behind the scenes to see just how the celebration unfolds.
Jun 2011
Heather Knight imbues her delicate porcelain creations with textures inspired by elements of land and sea
Feb 2011
With the demise of chestnut trees, so went the reign of bark architecture in the mountains. Today, Chris and Marty McCurry are leading a revival of the historic style. Using poplar bark and sustainable practices, they’re ensuring a lasting connect between
home and nature
Feb 2011
One of the country's early attempts at harvesting renewable energy began in Boone
Feb 2010
Six plants that will turn your backyard into a private farmer's market
