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Smoky Mountain Echo

Haywood County, NC

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Welcome to the official podcast of Haywood County, NC Government, where we bring you insightful conversations, updates, and stories that matter to our community. Smoky Mountain Echo is hosted by Haywood County’s Public Information Officer, Dillon Huffman.
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Smoky Mountain Air

Smokies Life

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Smoky Mountain Air brings you the science, stories, and sounds of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Hosts Valerie Polk and Karen Key interview authors, scientists, and park experts about life in the Smokies past and present. A production by Smokies Life.
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Are you planning a vacation getaway to the Smoky Mountains? Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities. Learn about attractions, hiking trails, the best places to dine as well as tips and suggestions for saving time and saving money on your vacation.
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Join us on this episode of Smoky Mountain Echo, Haywood County, NC Government's Podcast, as we delve into the world of recycling and sustainable practices in Haywood County and beyond! From understanding its significance to tackling challenges and crafting solutions, we're diving deep. But remember, it's not just about knowledge – it's about ACTION…
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Trained counselors will listen to you, understand how your problem is affecting you, give support, and get you the help you need. You can call or text 988 and you can chat at 988lifeline.org. This service is availa…
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The 2nd episode of Smoky Mountain Echo, Haywood County’s podcast, is available now! Howard Martin from Haywood County Animal Services sheds light on the importance of animal adoption, volunteering, and the agency’s impact on our community. Discover how adopting a furry friend not only brings joy and companionship into your home but also saves lives…
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Medicaid Expansion: What does it mean for North Carolina and folks in Haywood County? Find out now on Smoky Mountain Echo, Haywood County’s new podcast! Don't miss the inaugural episode of Smoky Mountain Echo, where we explore the implications, challenges, and opportunities this decision holds for our community with Haywood Health and Human Service…
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Join us each month as we delve into the various aspects of local government, spotlight community achievements, and explore the initiatives that shape the fabric of Haywood County. Whether you're a long-time resident, a newcomer, or just curious about the workings of local government, this podcast is your go-to source for staying connected and infor…
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Dr. William Turner and Dr. Ted Olson talk to Amythyst Kiah, an acclaimed musician and songwriter whose work is redefining genre boundaries and has established her as a distinctive new voice of Appalachia. Reconnecting with Amythyst in this episode is her mentor, Jack Tottle, an accomplished musician with a long career as a singer, songwriter, autho…
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On this episode of our mini-series Sepia Tones, Dr. William Turner and Dr. Ted Olson welcome Dom Flemons, a renowned performer of American folk music and a founding member of The Carolina Chocolate Drops. Citing a variety of musical influences—including the legendary Howard Armstrong and the inimitable Elizabeth Cotten—Flemons shares his journey in…
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On this episode of our mini-series Sepia Tones, Dr. William Turner and Dr. Ted Olson welcome a spirited conversation with special guests Dr. Kathy Bullock and Rev. Dr. Virgil Wood. Our guests discuss the African American traditions of spiritual music, gospel, and the unique revival of shape note singing in 20th-century Appalachia. In many cases, mu…
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On this episode of our mini-series Sepia Tones, Dr. William Turner and Dr. Ted Olson examine music within rural communities with guests Earl White, Larry Kirksey, and Kip Lornell. Each of our guests has been on their own quest, whether seeking the musical kinship of other black performers past and present, finding a life outside of Kentucky coal ca…
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On this special episode of Smoky Mountain Air, guest hosts Dr. William Turner and Dr. Ted Olson kick off an exciting new mini-series called Sepia Tones: Exploring Black Appalachian Music. Guests Loyal Jones, Sparky Rucker, and James Leva contribute to this lively conversation about the roots of Appalachian music and their own roles in preserving th…
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Our guests Dr. William Turner and Dr. Ted Olson talk about an exciting new podcast mini-series they'll be co-hosting as part of Smoky Mountain Air called Sepia Tones: Exploring Black Appalachian Music. This mini-series can be found right here through this podcast, with new episodes every other month. Dr. William Turner is a long-time African Americ…
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On this episode, we talk to Morgan Simmons and Don Wood, the author and illustrator of Singing Creek—a new book published by GSMA that takes young readers on an adventure of music and survival in the world of a Smoky Mountain stream. Morgan Simmons is a former outdoor editor for the Knoxville News Sentinel. Over the course of his 28-year career, he…
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On this episode of Smoky Mountain Air, we look back at an interview we recorded a few months ago with David Brill, author of the book Into the Mist, a collection of real-life stories depicting people caught in extreme situations in the Smokies and their dramatic struggles for survival. Into the Mist is published by GSMA and available at SmokiesInfo…
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On this episode of Smoky Mountain Air, we look back at an interview we recorded this summer with Vesna Plakanis, owner of A Walk in the Woods, a tour guide service specializing in knowledge of edible and medicinal wild plants, backpacking, and outdoor skills and survival, as well as local human history here in the Smokies. A Walk in the Woods has h…
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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host in Episode 024 – Buying a Cabin in the Smokies – So you caught the bug and now you want to buy a cabin, rent it out and make gobs of money! Hold on there Buckaroo, there are some questions to be answered first. Take a close look at some of the things to consider when investing in a rental property in the Smokies for …
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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host in Episode 023 – Seasons in the Smokies – Pros & Cons, Join Chuck Schmidt, for an honest look at visiting the Smokies during each season. From the crowds in the Summer, the beautiful colors in the Fall, the explosion of wildflowers in the Spring and the silence of a Winter hike. What’s to love and not to love…that is…
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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host in Episode 020 – The Smokies at a Distance, exploring some of the lesser know trails and dining in and about the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area. If you want to come to the Smokies but avoid the crowds this is a must listen to episode.Av Chuck Schmidt: Travel Host, Blogger and Podcaster
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More of the Smokies is reopening! Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities in the aftermath of the COVID virus. Learn about the current update of attractions, hiking trails, dining, shopping and road closures. Plus, up t…
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“Early 20th century hikers in the Great Smokies were likely to encounter a small Japanese man on the trail. He was 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed a little more than 100 pounds. He might have been burdened with a pack containing a heavy camera, tripod, and accompanying equipment. Or he might be pushing the front wheel of a bicycle connected to han…
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Stephen Lyn Bales is the former senior naturalist at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville and the author of Ephemeral by Nature: Exploring the Exceptional with a Tennessee Naturalist, Natural Histories: Stories from the Tennessee Valley, and Ghost Birds: Jim Tanner and the Quest for the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, each published by UT Press. A native of G…
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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities in the aftermath of the COVID virus. Learn about the updated status as of 5/14/2020 of attractions, hiking trails, dining, shopping and road closures. Plus, up to date information…
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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities in the aftermath of the COVID-19 virus. Learn about the current status of attractions, hiking trails, dining, shopping and road closures. Plus, up to date information regarding th…
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What goes on in the uppermost layers of a Smoky Mountain forest? Does anything live up there? And who's going to climb up there to find out? “From charismatic microfauna to megafauna—from water bears to black bears—the forest canopy harbors so much,” says author Rose Houk. Join us as we delve into one of the ‘missing issues’ of our biannual publica…
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Winterfest in the Smoky Mountains is a magical time of year. Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a tour of the area’s best events, attractions and holiday shows. See 15 Million Lights in 25 miles while visiting Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Dollywood.Av Chuck Schmidt: Travel Host, Blogger and Podcaster
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Here we are, episode 12 the finale to season one. Join Chuck Schmidt, Travel Host and his list about our Favorite 5’s List. Most people coming to the Smokies nowadays only stay 3-4 days on average and then they are moving onto some other location: Nashville, Atlanta, Florida, who knows. With the Smokies being so centrally located to millions of tra…
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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a quick view of Fall in the Smokies. Learn about the best places to see the brilliant colors of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well events and festivals in the surrounding communities. Learn about attractions, hiking trails, driving tours and more.Av Chuck Schmidt: Travel Host, Blogger and Podcaster
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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Wears Valley, Cades Cove, Townsend and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities. Learn about attractions, hiking trails, the best places to dine as well as tips and suggestions for saving time and saving money on your vacation.…
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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a tour of Dandridge, Douglas Lake and Cosby TN. Learn about different things to do on the other side of the park from waterfall hikes to boating to scenic drives. Discover the history of Dandridge, the recreation of Douglas Lake and the outdoor opportunities of Cosby There’s a ton to do on the other side of the S…
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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a tour of the Cherokee and Bryson City. Learn about different things to do on the other side of the park from waterfall hikes to historical hikes with interesting tunnels. Discover the heritage of the Cherokee people from a thriving nation to the heart-breaking Trail of Tears. Explore the Smoky Mountains Railway …
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Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than staying in a cabin that’s dirty, poorly maintained, hard to get to misrepresented in its listing and has no cell service or Wi-Fi. Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for his tips on what to look for when selecting you perfect cabin. Save yourself time, money and aggravation by following some common sense advise …
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Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a tour of the Great Smoky Mountains. Learn about different things to do in the park from waterfall hikes to scenic hikes with panoramic views visiting historical settlements and best place to go hiking with children. Chuck also covers the best driving tours for those that don’t want to hike. Included are also tip…
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Are you planning a vacation getaway to the Smoky Mountains? Join Chuck Schmidt, travel host for a journey through Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park as well as surrounding communities. Learn about attractions, hiking trails, the best places to dine as well as tips and suggestions for saving time and sa…
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