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Appalachia (/ˌæpəˈlætʃə/ or /ˈæpəˈleɪtʃə/) is a cultural region in the Eastern United States that stretches from the Southern Tier of New York to northern Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia. While the Appalachian Mountains stretch from Belle Isle in Canada to Cheaha Mountain in Alabama, the cultural region of Appalachia typically refers only to the central and southern portions of the range. As of the 2010 census, the region was home to approximately 25 million people, containing the major cities of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Knoxville, Tennessee; Chattanooga, Tennessee; Birmingham, Alabama; and Asheville, North Carolina.
Since its recognition as a distinctive region in the late 19th century, Appalachia has been a source of enduring myths and distortions regarding the isolation, temperament, and behavior of its inhabitants. Early 20th century writers often engaged in yellow journalism focused on sensationalistic aspects of the region's culture, such as moonshining and clan feuding, and often portrayed the region's inhabitants as uneducated and prone to impulsive acts of violence. Sociological studies in the 1960s and 1970s helped to re-examine and dispel these stereotypes.
APPALACHIA FACT FILE: Isolated pockets in central Appalachia have three times the national poverty rate, and the shortest life spans in the nation. Only one in 10 men in the region will get a college degree -- less than half the national average. The prescription drug abuse rate in the mountains is twice that of major cities like New York or Miami. Isolated pockets in central Appalachia have three times the national poverty rate, and the shortest life spans in the nation.
The land is rich with coal, yet its residents are denied adequate food, housing, or medical care. This, the Appalachian region, was the nation's first designated poverty area. This film focuses upon Eastern Kentucky where mechanization of the mines is replacing people and jobs. A lack of education and other working skills makes these residents prisoners of the land, as seen by a discerning interview with a local family.
Three Appalachian women in their 80's share their stories of growing up in the rural regions of the Appalachian mountains. Take a glimpse into their lives as they share their memories of growing up not only as mountain women, but also as Cherokee, Scots-Irish and African-American women. Produced in 2000 Producer, DP and Editor: James Suttles Director: Tammy Hopkins
Artist: Rising Appalachia Song: Medicine Album: Wider Circles Location: Lake Tahoe & Appalachia For more information on Rising Appalachia go to http://www.risingappalachia.com or http://www.facebook.com/risingappalachiamusic "Medicine” is a song-anthem honoring the traditions of folk medicine; plant-based medicine as a tool for empowerment and healing. It is a call to action to support the voices of the herbalists, healers, and teachers… the roots, plants, trees, and stones… the arts, the spirits, and the wild ones. It is an honoring of all the many ways that we can be well, and the radical and traditional ways in which we can steward health within ourselves. This song is a direct tribute to the people around the world who are holding and teaching these ways of herbal plant-based medic...
A presentation of OpportunityLives.com Executive Producer: John Hart A Citygate Films Production Directed and Produced by Carolyn McCulley Cinematography by Kasey Kirby Edited by Carolyn McCulley Color Grading and Motion Graphics by Suzanne Glover Music by A. Taylor, Peter Bradley Adams #ASPHome
Documentary about Christmas mission projects in the Appalachian mountains of the USA.
Excerpt on Appalachian English from the documentary film Mountain Talk. DVD available at: https://languageandlife.org/documentaries/mountain-talk --------------------------------------- ABOUT MOUNTAIN TALK The people of Southern Appalachia tell the story of their diverse mountain culture and dialect in this popular film. Featuring Popcorn Sutton, Mary Jane Queen, Orville Hicks, Jim Tom Hedrick and many others, with back-porch music performed by Henry Queen, Mary Jane Queen, Gilford Williams, Rufe Sutton, Leon Wells and many others. Narrated by award-winning playwright and author Gary Carden. Film by NEAL HUTCHESON www.suckerpunchpictures.com Executive Producer WALT WOLFRAM A Production of the LANGUAGE AND LIE PROJECT at North Carolina State University --------------------------------...
A short film about the Scotch-Irish and German settlers of Appalachia and the unique structures that they built. Narrated by author Katie Letcher Lyle. My first attempt at a documentary.
Documentary covering our yearly trip to bring Christmas to families and children in the Appalachian Mountains.
Top Tourist Attractions in State Tennessee - Travel Guide: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Dollywood, Elvis Presley's Graceland, Grand Ole Opry House and Opry Museum, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Memphis Zoo and Aquarium, President Andrew Jackson's Home, Ruby Falls, Tennessee Aquarium, Titanic Museum, The Parthenon, American Museum of Science and Energy, Downtown Knoxville, The Lost Sea Adventure, The Museum of Appalachia
We're looking for the most distinctive local food destinations throughout Appalachia. Nominate a local food destination at: www.AppFoodGuide.com
I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2015 and aim to accomplish the PCT next year! I hope to encourage folks get out on the trail and enjoy nature. Thanks for following :) AT Gear List: http://homemadewanderlust.com/whats-in-my-pack-gear-list/ Take A Thru-Hike: Dixie's How-To Guide for Hiking the Appalachian Trail: http://amzn.to/2e7GK0l Support Me By: Shopping on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2e7GK0l Patreon: www.patreon.com/homemadewanderlust Contact information: Blog: www.homemadewanderlust.com twitter: @homemadeWL Instagram: homemadewanderlust facebook: www.facebook.com For business/interview inquiries: homemadewanderlust@gmail.com
River Place on the Clinch is owned and operated by Fahe member Clinch Powell Resource, Conservation and Development Council, Inc. ( http://www.clinchpowell.net). River Place is a tourist destination that is also an economic engine for the local community. To learn more about River Place on the Clinch visit http://www.fahe.org/blog/appalachian-travel-guide-river-place-clinch/
Appalachian Mountains – See Amazing Views of the Appalachians. Filmed in Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee. These mountains are part of the Appalachian mountains. The Appalachian Mountains, or the Appalachians, are a system of mountains in eastern North America. Appalachian Mountain system stretches from north-east to south west 2600 kilometers within Canada and the United States. Source video (by license Creative Commons): “The Appalachians” by Yildy Aktas. More about amazing places https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfM3j4bRyUEIKMxC05kx2rGnXG0fNlgVQ More about United States https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfM3j4bRyUEIa7X_cL0bBcggC9jAGmYdZ Follow us: World Guide Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6gN4hYEUyekyXpAyP-Dxbw Twitter http://twitter...
This video features footage from the documentary film "The Long Start to the Journey," a journey that takes you across the entire length of the A.T. and far back into the trail's history and origins. Visit www.theATmovie.com to learn more and watch the full film. Travel the entire length of the Appalachian Trail in three-and-a-half minutes. This video was shot from February through September in 2013, a year that brought many unique challenges. From a late harsh winter to the Norovirus epidemic to monsoon rains in the summer that gave rise to a revolting mosquito hatch, it was a hard year to travel the length of the AT. As always, there was much beauty and friendship along the way to offset the adversity. Enjoy this abbreviated journey along one of the Eastern United States' oldest trails....
Tennessee Tourist Attractions. Here are list of top 10 best attractions of Tennessee contains: 01. The Parthenon, 02. The Museum of Appalachia, 03. Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 04. Elvis Presley's Graceland, 05. Grand Ole Opry Museum, 06. Tennessee Aquarium, 07. Memphis Zoo, 08. Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, 09. Downtown Knoxville, 10. The Lost Sea Adventure, ================================================================== Subscribe = http://bit.ly/1TV3jpc Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/Tourist-Attractions-671041773053014/ Google + = https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/111708765135108899132/111708765135108899132 ================================================================== Incoming Search Keywords ---------------------------------------------- tennessee trav...
June 13, 2013 - December 17, 2013 (took three weeks off also) Here is my trailjournal from the hike: www.trailjournals.com/chrisrcage/ I forgot to mention duct tape in the video. Feel free to post some questions below or contact via email on the blog. Cheers and good luck!
http://www.bookertravels.com North Carolina: The Mushroom Man. Booker meets a mushroom grower at a green market in Southern Appalachia who provides one of the most memorable moments of his trip in North Carolina. "The Mushroom Man" takes Booker touring around a mushroom farm, hunting in the forest, and mushroom tasting. Music by Robin Grey | SONG: These Days http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Robin_Grey/ http://www.robingrey.com/ Phil Reavis | SONG: Arriving Home Drunk http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Phil_Reavis/Driving_me_backwards/Track24mp3_1180 Madeline | SONG: Traveling http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Madeline/ http://www.madelinesongs.com/ Brandygrass | SONG: Wild Bill Jones http://www.brandygrass.com/
Frank Zappa (guitar, vocals)
Ian Underwood (alto saxophone, piano)
Bunk Gardner (tenor saxophone, clarinet)
Motorhead Sherwood (baritone saxophone, tambourine)
Roy Estrada (bass, vocals)
Don Preston (electric piano)
Arthur Tripp (drums, percussion)
Jimmy Carl Black (drums)
Members of The BBC Symphony Orchestra
(Jimmy Carl, Motorhead, Roy & Bunk are reunited by Dons sentimental stylings. They dance and hug each other, forming a chorus line for backing vocals, while Ian lies in a crumpled heat at the side of the stage. On the downbeat of the EPILOGUE, Ian miraculously returns to life, strangles Don, and hurls him down a flight of steps, regains control of the Steinway and finishes out the show with the orchestra.)
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