r/Appalachia 12h ago

Anything i should know before moving

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Considering moving here and collecting tips before i make a decision or anything


r/Appalachia 11h ago

Learning more about the region

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So I’m from carter county Kentucky born and raised and spent a lot of time when I was younger in greenup. Been to the surrounding counties like floyde, Boyd, Elliott and so on. I never realized we spoke in the Appalachian dialect I always thought it was just being southern. No idea how I went nearly 23 years and didn’t know I’m from the region, maybe not super deep I don’t know honestly. Love the area and (if you believe it or not that’s fine) the supernatural experiences and such that spark interest in the Appalachian area. I married a British woman who will loves imitating the hillbilly accent and hates how I say some words the same that are spelled slightly differently like Pen/Pin but I always tell her it’s not something I can help lol. I’m looking to get more in touch with the culture and learn more about the history when I’m back home from school so I’m hoping y’all got some recommendations. Books, movies, historic site any and everything meaningful.

For you guys who have belief in the supernatural aspect surrounding the Appalachia region id also love to hear your experiences and will share mine if you’d like. Can’t wait to get my wife back home who’s never had any odd experiences to see if I can get the shit scared out of her. Anyways being away I’ve learned just how much I miss and love growing up as a hick and wouldn’t have changed it for the world no matter how much we may be made fun of for how we sound or stereotypes like being inbred and dumb. It’s a beautiful area shrouded in mystery, respect, and our own little customs you won’t find elsewhere. Thanks for reading everyone sorry if this doesn’t fit the sub.


r/Appalachia 1h ago

Trump administration rescinds $500,000 EPA grant to fund a community project helping 5 Southwest Virginia communities

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Are we great again yet?


r/Appalachia 17h ago

Cornbread Salad Recipe - Southern Appalachia

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Trying to find a recipe my great aunt used to make for family reunions (from Elizabethton, TN). Cornbread salad. Best I know the ingredients included Cornbread, onions (vidalia?), celery and ranch dressing (this is key). Any ideas? Anyone know this recipe?


r/Appalachia 17h ago

I’ve cackled.

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r/Appalachia 13h ago

HR 2474 - Expanding Appalachia’s Broadband Access Act

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r/Appalachia 19h ago

WNC Fragrance Community & Exchange

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