Stitch by Stitch

​​Retreat center offers solitude for creative minds ​​At the base of Gunters Mountain, in Kennamer Cove, sits a hub for creative minds seeking refuge from the chaos of everyday life. ​​The Calico Cove is a retreat center available for rent by groups of crafters who want to get away with other like-minded folks to focus…

Farm to Table

Sanders Farm keeps traditions alive Mornings come early for Kasey Sanders — they always have. He grew up on his family’s farm in the shadow of the rolling Appalachian foothills in the Paint Rock Valley, oftentimes getting up before the sun to tend to the cattle. Being a cattleman is in his blood. Kasey inherited…

Haunted By History

Ghost hunter hopes to help restless spirits tell their stories Jessie Crowell turns off the engine of her crimson sedan, steps out of the car, and unloads her gear. This isn’t the first time she’s been here, searching for answers she can share on her YouTube channel — Jessie’s Histories & Mysteries. Each visit to…

Fabulous Fall

Check out some of the local sights Autumn in the Tennessee Valley is a magical time of year. The hills and hollows take on a new personality as the foliage turns into a kaleidoscope of colors. Brilliant orange, vermilion, and golden leaves dominate the landscape, stitching together a beautiful, but fleeting, patchwork quilt landscape. Consider…