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Burns’ new documentary will put Bristol, Knoxville in national spotlight
By Carolyn Evans
Ken Burns’ long luxury tour bus pulled to a stop at WDVX on Gay Street and the renowned New York-based documentarian stepped off.
He and his team were in Knoxville to promote his newest documentary, “Country Music.” The first of the eight-part, two-hour broadcasts will air locally 8-10 p.m. on PBS Sunday, Sept. 15 through Wednesday, Sept. 18 and again Sunday, Sept. 22 through Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Burns has a passel of documentaries under his belt, but is probably most famous for his 11-hour 1990 TV series, “The Civil War.” In that film he established his signature technique of panning over still photos to create a sense of movement.
The state of Tennessee is also a Burns fan. According to the Associated Press, Tennessee plans to invest $1 million in the documentary that will put Tennessee in the national spotlight.
“Country Music” explores “What is country music?” and “Where did it come from?” while focusing on the greats from the Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers, Bill Monroe , Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and many more.
Burns sat on a bar stool on the stage of the Blue Plate Special. Next to him were Dayton Duncan, writer and collaborator, Julie Dunfrey, producer, and Ketch Secour with Old Crow Medicine Show.
Red Hickey, WDVX producer and host, was decked out in a black cowgirl dress and pink boots. She flawlessly directed the question-and-answer time while members of the press and interested individuals listened in.
“Every place I’ve gone in East Tennessee, I say, ‘What’s in the water to have created all these people who’ve done this?’” Burns said. ‘My people came from about five hours’ drive in Burnsville in Bath County, Virginia. My daddy and my granddaddy sang me songs, but I grew up a child of rock and roll. [When] a good friend of ours suggested this would be a good topic, every bell
and whistle went off.”
The documentary was eight years in the making. The team conducted hundreds of interviews and accumulated piles of photos and snippets of songs: the documentary includes 584 music cues.
“The first interviews started in the fall of 2012,” Duncan said. “We had 65 or more of the interviews done before I started writing the script. In 2015 is when I wrote the script and got reviewed by experts and advisors.”
Hickey pointed out that country music has many subgenres, including instrumental, string band, mountain, bluegrass, rockabilly and the outlaw movement.
Duncan agreed, adding, “We discovered country music isn’t and never was one kind of music.”
“Was there a moment when you went ‘Wow,”? she asked.
“The scene with Loretta Lynn,” Burns said. “She was a feminist, although she wouldn’t call herself that.”
“We are historians and storytellers,” Duncan said, “and we had to make hundreds and hundreds of decisions. The stories have a purpose to highlight the people who created this art form.”
The four-day bus tour had already stopped in Bristol, the birthplace of country music. From Knoxville it headed to Maryville College for a presentation and then to Nashville for a big concert at the Ryman Auditorium designed to be a condensed version of the documentary. Ketch Secour would be singing a Jimmy Rodgers song — “He’s in the Jailhouse Now.”
“I’ve felt so emotional through this whole project,” Secour said. “I’ve been involved for the last six years. I’m so honored to be included in it.”
“We don’t view our film or the accompanying book I’ve written as the definitive word on this topic,” Duncan said. “We hope it will inspire people to say, ‘I want to come to East Tennessee to see where all this happened.”
Honoring MG Livingston, Fellow Vietnam Veterans and the Vietnam War Memorial Initiative on this Vietnam War’s 50th Anniversary
By Owen Haddock, Military Editor.
Just reading Gen. Livingston’s Medal of Honor citation doesn’t say as much as it should. Its worth the reader’s time to go to www.cmohedu.org and see how Gen. Livingston’s action is described in the Medal of Honor’s Character Development Program and other descriptions of the battle at Dai Do on May 2, 1968.
Space limits any attempt to describe the overwhelming odds and courage displayed by Echo Company and their commander Capt. Livingston. Essentially Capt.Livingston, due to poor division intelligence, found himself leading 180 men into facing what amounted to elements of 10,000 men. To stablilize not only his situation and protect two other companies, he wound up attacking this larger force several times. Echo Company lost two thirds of its men. Yet they attacked again to block an NVA regiment’s attack on a third Marine company entering the battle. They wiped out 100 enemy bunkers and Capt. Livingston killed 14 NVA soldiers personally. Though twice wounded by grenade fragments, he continued to direct the action and supporting artillery. After his third wound, from machine gun fire, he was carried off the battlefield still firing his weapon at the enemy.
According to Gen. Livingston all Vietnam Veterans now face how they want to be remembered. The media cruelly distorted the public’s view of our service, while trying to force America’s withdrawal. Their efforts not only cost millions of innocent noncombatants their lives during the war, but even more were lost following our departure. For those reasons it is vital to revisit how the Vietnam War was misinterpreted and totally misrepresented. Many of the arguments against our assistance were wholly without conscience or validity. Since we stand at the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, now is the time to represent the truth and take back who we were then and who we are today. Now is the time to take back the validity of our nation’s military service in Vietnam and around the world today. Most importantly, now is time to reinvigorate our dedication to freedom and human rights.
Respectfully,
James E. Livingston Major General, USMC Ret. Medal of Honor
In Rememberance of Company E, 2d Battalion, 4th Marines, 9th Marine Amphibious Brigade lost at Dai Do, Republic of Vietnam and our brothers and sisters of all services who lost their lives fighting for freedom. And today the 169 of 15,000 who sacrificed their lives from Augusta, Georgia and the Central Savannah River Area.
The attack was carried out my former Redbank High School and 2012 graduate of the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga named Abulazeez. He was thoroughly exposed to American culture and education. But whatever values he may have assimilated appear to have been undone by drug use, alcohol consumption (resulting in a DUI) depression and totalistic conversion to radical thought? Prof. William Rorabaugh, University of Washington, wrote AMERICAN HIPPIES, which reviews the influence drugs had on all cultures promoting radical thought. In fact Allan Ginsberg found LSD in a Stanford VA hospital while pioneering its spread. More recently the Peoples Republic of China has allied with drug cartels to bring fentanyl and heroin across the Mexican border. (Ref.”Proceedings” Naval Institute, March 2018). In 2016 alone, 63,000 Americans were killed (more than the entire Vietnam War).
Owen S. Haddock
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Oak Ridge Civic Music Association Presents Bach to Broadway, Delights & Dances
The Oak Ridge Civic Music Association presents the Oak Ridge Chorus in Bach to Broadway on Saturday, April 13, 7:30 PM at Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church, 809 Oak Ridge Turnpike. And on Saturday, April 27, 7:30 PM, the Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra performs Chamber Delights & Dances at the First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, 1350 Oak Ridge Turnpike.
Jaclyn Johnson leads the Oak Ridge Chorus and soloists in Broadway classics by Lerner & Loewe and Rogers & Hammerstein combined with new classics from La La Land, The Greatest Showman, and more. J.S. Bach’s ever popular Kantate #147, Jesumeine Freude, sets the stage for this “Grand Night for Singing!”
Music Director Dan Allcott closes the 74th Oak Ridge Civic Music Association season with an evening of chamber orchestra delights and folk dances featuring Concertmaster Karen Kartal and Principal Oboist Deniz Yayman as soloists. The duo will perform J.S. Bach’s Concerto for Oboe & Violin, and Ms. Yayman will return to the stage for a performance of Ennio Morricone’s tuneful “Gabriel’s Oboe” from The Mission. Rounding out the program are Antonin Dvorak’s Nocturne op. 40, Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Concerto Grosso, Nikos Skallkottas’ 5 Greek Dances, and Roumanian Dances by Bela Bartok.
Support for the Oak Ridge Civic Music Association is generously provided by the Tennessee Arts Commission and WUOT FM 91.9. Information and tickets are available at ORCMA.org and (865) 4835569. The Ferrell Shop at 235 Jackson Square in Oak Ridge offers tickets for purchase by cash or check. Youth 18 & Under attend ORCMA concerts free of charge during the 2018–2019 season through the Penny4Arts initiative.
DOGWOOD ARTS
CELEBRATING & PROMOTING OUR REGION’S ART, CULTURE, AND NATURAL BEAUTY
Spring in Knoxville is all about the blooming Dogwood Trees and other blossoming foliage found along our nationally recognized Dogwood Trails. Marked by painted pink stripes on the street, the 12 Dogwood Trails are spread through all parts of the city in neighborhoods that represent the community pride that abounds here. The first trails were founded in 1955 by like-minded citizens who were eager to promote the natural beauty found in our region and those same trails still flourish today bidding visitors to walk, bike, and drive through them.
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For many, the natural beauty found in our region is reason enough to visit. But there are art and cultural events that blossom in the spring as well and those just can't be missed. Our entertainment calendar is anchored by events like Chalk Walk, Featured Gardens, the Dogwood Arts Festival, Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival, and many more!
March, April, and May are full of events for the entire family that represent the vibrancy of our region. If you haven't been to Knoxville in the spring to witness it yourself, what are you waiting for?
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Get your children excited for gardening with this workshop led by, Lisa Stanley’s tree & shrub mgr., Amber Houser. $10 per child. We provide trays, soil, seeds & markers for you & child to take home.
4/20 – Sat. 10:30-11:30 New Cultivars and Old Favorites – Monte Stanley will discuss his tried and true favorite spring annuals as well this year’s exciting “new” additions!
4/27 – Sat. 10:30-11:30 All Seasons of Roses
During this seminar led by Knoxville Rosarian, Kathy Brennan, you will learn the best culture
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Backyard Bugs: what you need to know about the pollinators & pests in your yard. We are excited to welcome UT Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology extension agent, Jennifer Tsuruda! An educational seminar about bugs in your backyard. She will discuss the good, bad and ugly as well as special emphasis on “Bees”, which are her speciality!
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Celebrate one of the nature’s great performances and enjoy a three-course dinner on the front porch of MabryHazen House! On Saturday, April 27, 2019 the museum will host “Dinner in the Dogwoods” in partnership with Sister South Fine Food. Guests will be treated to a cocktail hour in our historic dogwood grove followed by a three-course dinner on the historic front porch.
Added to the Dogwood Trail in 2019, Mabry-Hazen House conserves over 80 flowering dogwood trees, and their flowery blooms will be in full force, adorning Mabry’s Hill in an array of whites, pinks, and greens. The site is also a level 1 arboretum, conserving 32 species of trees including ancient southern magnolias, oaks, and maples.
Sister South Fine Foods is operated by chef/owner Jessica Hammonds. She offered one of the earliest Community Supported Agriculture programs in Knoxville, sold Certified Naturally Grown produce at local farmers’ markets, and today, Sister South Fine Foods aims to educate the community about the ease and beauty of eating locally and seasonally.
Tickets are $65 per person, and includes appetizers, a three-course dinner, and red and white wine. Vegetarian and gluten-free
options are available by request. Tickets, full menu, and more information available at www.mabryhazen.com/dogwooddinner.
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The Mabry-Hazen House Museum, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located atop Mabry’s Hill in Knoxville, Tennessee. Built in 1858, three generations of the same family resided in the Italianatestyle home overlooking downtown Knoxville, Tennessee River, and Great Smoky Mountains. The museum showcases one of the largest original family collection in America with over 2,000 original artifacts on display. Furnished and decorated in the style of several decades, Mabry-Hazen gives a rare view into 130 years of Knoxville history. Learn about the origins of Knoxville’s iconic Market Square, the bitter divisions of the Civil War, the infamous 1882 Gunfight on Gay Street, a mountain city in the New South, the scandalous 1934 breach of promise and seduction trial, and much more through the rich, colorful lives of the Mabry and Hazen families.
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Governor Roy Cooper has proclaimed 2019 The Year of Music to recognize North Carolina’s influence on America’s most important musical genres and to celebrate, support and sustain the state’s strong music heritage.
“From bluegrass to the blues, from gospel to funk, from beach music to indie and hip hop, North Carolina is the birthplace of many musical styles and iconic performers,” said Gov. Cooper. “The Year of Music celebration not only recognizes North Carolina musicians that are now cultural icons but the nearly 25,000 North Carolinians who work in music occupations.”
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) in partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council have developed The Year of Music to create greater visibility for the music and the musicians of the state and for the unique people that are important to understanding, preserving and promoting the state’s music story.
Throughout 2019, DNCR will celebrate all aspects of our state’s music industry from the composers, the musicians, the venues, listeners, and the communities that nurture and preserve our richest music traditions.
“Music is universal in North Carolina, regardless of where you live in the state,” said Susi H. Hamilton, secretary for the North Carolina Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. “North Carolinians are the heroes of many musical genres in America, reflecting our rich cultural heritage, our innovative spirit and the collaborative nature of our musical communities.”
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Southeast’s Finest Luthiers Come to Burnsville Memorial Day Weekend, May 24th–26th
Some of the finest stringed instruments in the Southeast will be on display in Burnsville for the inaugural Mountain Acoustics Luthier Invitational, Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26. The event celebrates hand-built stringed instruments with an emphasis on the artists who craft them and the musicians who play them.
Luthiers specializing in crafting guitars, mandolins, ukuleles, dulcimers, harps, violins, basses and banjos will travel to Burnsville from North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia and WV.
Throughout the day Saturday and Sunday, luthiers showcase their instruments to the public and lead workshops on songwriting, guitar and ukulele playing, and the luthier craft. Jay Lichty of Lichty Guitars in Tryon serves as host luthier.
“I have some fun projects on my bench to bring and share,” Lichty says. “Multiplying that by the 30 to 40 other luthiers doing their own fun projects — and add the natural beauty of the area and the cool mountain town of Burnsville — and you have the recipe for an epic weekend.”
On Saturday night, guitar virtuoso Kaki King headlines a concert at Parkway Playhouse. Rolling Stone named King its first female “guitar god.” Beloved local duo Ron and Minnie Powell open the evening, and Asheville artist Nick Gonnering performs second.
“This area is home to some of the finest craftsmen in the country, so to honor that rich heritage with an event that features many of the top luthiers in the Southeast is a great fit,” says Ginger Johnson, director of the Burnsville-Yancey County Chamber of Commerce. “And it’s a good time to experience Burnsville in the spring during Memorial Day weekend.”
Festivities kick off Friday at 7 p.m. with a free luthier jam at Homeplace Beer Co. The showcase and workshops take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Burnsville Town Center. Admission is $10 for one day or $15 for both days; workshops require an additional fee. A full list of workshops and prices is available at www.MountainAcoustics.com. For $5, attendees can purchase a raffle ticket to win a C.F. Morrison guitar. Tickets for Saturday night’s 7 p.m. concert at Parkway Playhouse are $35. Concert tickets and a complete listing of activities are available online at www. MountainAcoustics.com or by calling (828) 682-4285. For information about Burnsville, including lodging, go to www.YanceyChamber.com.
The Crazy Daisy Thrift Boutique helps support the programs of the Family Violence Coalition of Yancey County, Inc., so every time you donate clothing or household items to the store or make a purchase you are helping the FVC’s domestic violence and sexual assault programs. The FVC is a private, non-profit that has served victims of both domestic violence and rape/sexual assault in Yancey County, N.C. since 1995. In addition to an emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and/or sexual assault and their children, the FVC also provides a 24/7 crisis line, medical and legal advocacy, peer counseling, crisis intervention, referrals and information, multiple support groups, limited transportation and financial assistance, as well as outreach education/awareness. Stopping violence in our communities start with all of us. The store phone is: (828) 682-1186 and the 24-hour crisis line for the FVC is (828) 682-0056. Mailing address: P.O. Box 602, Burnsville, N.C. 28714.
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Across the entire county there are miles of rivers and streams where anglers can chase trout or bass. Many streams are located within the Pisgah National Forest and provide nearby camping for those interested in spending their nights outdoors as well. Those interested in canoeing and kayaking will find that the rivers in Yancey County provide a relaxing, cool getaway on hot summer days. For information, rentals and gear, visit Southern Drifters Outfitters on town square in Burnsville.
Southern Drifters Outfitters is the premier outfitter in Burnsville, North Carolina, for those looking to enjoy all that Western North Carolina has to offer. Owned and operated by Yancey County Natives, we pride ourselves in our knowledge of the areas rivers, trails, and mountains. We offer guided fishing trips for anglers of all skill levels. Our retail location has a full selection of mens and women’s clothing as well as a fly shop.
ORCHARD AT ALTAPASS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
Take a journey back to simpler times at the Orchard at Altapass and discover what makes the red barn on the Blue Ridge Parkway a destination. Live traditional mountain music is hard to beat. Kick up your heels on the dance floor. Can’t dance? Free lessons every weekend. Jump on a hayride and hear tales of one of the most historically active places along the Parkway.
Walk all or part of the over six miles of trails; bird watch from the deck; observe Monarch butterfly growth. Enjoy a burger or veggie wrap from the Apple Core Grill. Try some lip-smacking homemade fudge or caramel-drizzled apples for dessert. Take a twirl around the General Store—a surprise on every shelf—from jams and jellies to honey and syrup, toys to books, clothing and accessories to accessorizing your pet. Don’t forget the views that breathtakingly surround the Orchard, and apples, apples, apples beginning late June.
For a hundred years, the Orchard trees have grown along the crest of the Blue Ridge. And for the past 25, founder Bill Carson, has focused on Saving the Good Stuff—preserving the region’s history and culture. And you can still find him two-stepping and telling stories every weekend. Come celebrate their anniversary.
People friendly. Pet friendly. Easy to get to, hard to leave.
Altapass Orchard is open May, Friday-Sunday and June through October, Wednesday-Sunday, from 10 to 5. Call 828-765-9531 or visit www.altapassorchard.org.
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My dad was in the US Air Force and from 1954 to 1958 we were stationed in England. My mother was an avid antique collector and when we returned to the States, she had hundreds of antiques. Among them were these four Stained Glass windows with protective plate glass the same size. They were from the 1890’s or before. They are 96”x 32” and still in the original frames ready to be installed anywhere They would look wonderful in a church or mansion.
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They have been in my family for over 60 years. When my parents passed away, they were passed to me. I have them in my shop in Spruce Pine along with a few more antiques we brought back to the States. Call for more information and then come see them.
As Spring comes to the mountains, many folks are heading to the High Country for a visit. Kaye’s Kitchen, opened in 2014 in Newland, NC, has become known as the place “Where Good Friends and Great Food Meet”.
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“Our State” Magazine picked us as one of the best places to go for breakfast served all day until 2:00. We have a Saturday All-You-CanEat Breakfast Buffet featuring eggs, omelets, tender, fluffy pancakes and French toast, biscuits and gravy, your favorite breakfast meats, fresh fruit and much more. On Sunday we add a luncheon table to make it a memorable choice for Brunch. For lunch we offer our homemade soups, sandwiches and
salads. And there’s a daily hot lunch special that’s proven to please. Guests who are gluten free or have other dietary requirements will find many options to fill the bill. The Seasonal Specials will introduce you to some new trends and other healthy options.
Dinner is served Tuesday through Saturday evenings and Monday’s in early May. Our Dinner menu changes daily, but always includes great beef, seafood, and chicken entrées. The favorites are Grilled Scottish Salmon, Beef Stroganoff, Chicken Piccata, Veal Marsala, and Sirloin, Ribeye or Tenderloin Steak grilled to perfection. We have “Five star food at Three Star Prices”! You Must Come!
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Featuring Master Blacksmith John Rais with demonstrations by Rachel Kedinger and Eric Velleca
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Kingsport Ballet will stage the ballet classic, The Sleeping Beauty at Eastman's Toy F. Reid Auditorium April 12th through 14th, 2019. Tickets may be purchased online: www.kingsportballet.org or by calling Kingsport Ballet at 423-378-3967. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the day/s of performances.
“This ballet is a classic everyone should see,” said Ms. Sinyavskaya. “For those who love ballet and composer Peter Tchaikovsky, this one is usually a favorite, and for those who are new to it, this ballet has it all – magic spells, heartbreak and love, in addition to some of the most beautiful dancing in the history of classical ballet,” she said.
Seven professional guest artists will join the cast, including Principal dancers with Alabama Ballet, Luiza Boaventura and Andres Angullo Castillo. Over fifty
accomplished Kingsport Ballet company members and students from the school are part of the cast. Some of the most memorable music and dances will permeate the performance, particularly in The Wedding act which include the dance of Puss in Boots and the White Cat, Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, and the beautiful Bluebird and Princess Florine.
Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for students and seniors, and $10 for children 5 years and under.
Kingsport Ballet is supported in part by the Tennessee Arts Commission under an agreement with the National Endowment for the Art and the General Assembly. Outreach programs are supported in part by the City of Kingsport as well as the Tennessee Arts Commission's Funds for At Risk Youth.
Happy Spring!
Kick off spring in the mountains at the 22nd annual French Broad River Festival. It’s part outdoor adventure, part music festival with whitewater rafting, biking, hiking, kid’s village, camping, great music, and much more. Painter John, a popular FBRF musician, compares the atmosphere to “a big potluck at your best friend’s house”. If you’ve been you know, what better way to enjoy spring in these mountains?
Music / entertainment:
Acoustic Syndicate, Doom Flamingo, Trongone Band, Songs from the Road Band, Lyric, Pierce Edens, Sol Driven Train, Alanna Royale, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, GFE, Dub Kartel, Savannah Smith & Southern Soul, RAHM SQUAD, RoBoTrio, Velvet Truckstop, Skrillbillies and more! (artists subject to change).
Biking
Group mountain and road rides on Saturday, May 5th. Stay tuned for details including #FBRF swag for riders.
Paddle with the Pros
Saturday, May 6th offers a chance to paddle with an Open Canoe legend. Three time World Champion Eli Helbert will be leading a canoe clinic for folks with their own boat and gear. This will be great for boaters of all skill levels. Sign up for Paddle with the Pros at the festival information booth on Friday afternoon or evening. Space will be limited.
Bring the kids
Kids 12 and under are free, and The Kids’ Village has a terrific lineup of fun activities including Boffering, a climbing wall, face painting and Becky the Balloon Lady making costumes and fun balloon shapes for the annual FBRF Kids’ Parade. Becky brings an entourage of fun folks that juggle, play with fire, and love to create an entertaining atmosphere for kids of all ages!
Kids’ parade on Saturday led by Sol Driven Train and don’t miss Secret Agent 23 Skidoo!
Tickets:
Tickets include camping, music, registration fees for whitewater and biking events (if you have your own boat/bike), one raffle ticket, festival schwag, and good times. See website for early bird prices, parking pass info, etc.
Children under 12 are free!
Saturday only passes available
Details about campground, parking, etc.
Festival gates open at 8 am Friday 5/3/19 and campsites are 1st come 1st serve but there’s plenty of room to camp. If you want to arrive earlier (and secure a prime campsite) you can try to reserve a site for Thurs night by calling the Hot Springs Campground & Resortat 828-622-7676. Note: If designated sites fill up (they will), there will still be room to camp and you can still arrive early!
When festival opens you will be allowed to enter the campground and unload your vehicle at your campsite, but will need to buy a parking pass to remain parked in the festival grounds. Parking is free just outside gate. As the fest has grown, traffic in the campground is an issue so please understand the increase in parking pass cost and carpool if you must have a car at your site!
If you don’t want to camp, check out other accommodations in Hot Springs here.
$125 RV Parking passes must be purchased to park in the designated RV area (doesn’t include hookups but generators allowed). If no RV parking pass you’ll need to make other arrangements off-site.
Sorry but NO DOGS allowed in festival grounds! If you have any questions, send email to frenchbroadfest@gmail.com or be sure to follow on social media.
For more details or for shuttle services, check out Bluff Mtn Outfitters (http://www.bluffmountain.com/) in downtown Hot Springs.
APPALACHIAN MUSIC & CULTURE
TAPROOTS OF TENNESSEE
Historic Sites and Timeless Recipes
LYNNE DRYSDALE PATTERSON / $24.95
ROOTS MUSIC IN AMERICA
Collected Writings of Joe Wilson
EDITED BY FRED BARTENSTEIN / $29.95
FOLK MUSIC IN OVERDRIVE
A Primer on Traditional Country and Bluegrass Artists
IVAN M. TRIBE / $29.95
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN FARM COOKING
A Memoir of Food and Family
ROBERT G. NETHERLAND / $29.95
THE STORY OF THE DULCIMER
Second Edition
RALPH LEE SMITH / $24.95
LUCKY JOE’S NAMESAKE
The Extraordinary Life and Observations of Joe Wilson
EDITED BY FRED BARTENSTEIN / $29.95
WAYLON: A BIOGRAPHY
Second Edition with a new Afterword by Travis Stimeling R. SERGE DENISOFF / $34.95
POWERHOUSE FOR GOD
Speech, Chant, and Song in an Appalachian Baptist Church Second Edition
JEFF TODD TITON / $39.95
