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Hype for the Future 122D: Cumberland Gap

Introduction In the modern context of the United States of America, the Cumberland Gap has traditionally been associated with Appalachian settlers and is situated at the western edge of the modern Commonwealth of Virginia, now traversed by United States Route 58 between the Ewing area of Virginia and Claiborne County, Tennessee. The Cumberland Gap National Historical Park also contains territory in Bell and Harlan Counties in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, largely within close proximity to […]

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Hype for the Future 122D: Cumberland Gap

Introduction In the modern context of the United States of America, the Cumberland Gap has traditionally been associated with Appalachian settlers and is situated at the western edge of the modern …

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Loudon County Fence Feb 18

You may have seen us on Roku, Hulu, Disney+, or ESPN.

Loudon County Fence is now streaming across East Tennessee, but our work has always been right here in Knoxville and the surrounding counties.

If you’re searching for a licensed fence contractor in Knoxville TN or a fence company near you, visit lcfence.com and schedule a free in-person estimate.

Built strong. Built right.

#KnoxvilleTN #FenceContractor #EastTennessee #HomeImprovement #CommercialFencing

Coach Pāṇini ®Feb 14

The Overmountain Men (Back-Country Men) were #American frontiersmen from settlements west of the Blue Ridge Mountains (in areas now part of #EastTennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, and Kentucky) who played a pivotal role in the #RevolutionaryWar.

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novaTopFlex Feb 13

Hype for the Future 104F: Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park Compared

Introduction While both the Cherokee National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are primarily associated with Tennessee, portions of both areas are also located in the adjacent State of North Carolina, though a significantly smaller portion of Cherokee exists in Ashe County while a significantly larger portion of the Great Smoky Mountains exist within the North Carolina counties further south and west. Mountain Ranges Nearly all the state line between Tennessee and North […]

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Hype for the Future 104F: Cherokee National Forest and Great Smoky Mountains National Park Compared

Introduction While both the Cherokee National Forest and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are primarily associated with Tennessee, portions of both areas are also located in the adjacent Sta…

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novaTopFlex Feb 7

Hype for the Future 99C: Unicoi County, Tennessee

Overview Within the State of Tennessee and the Grand Division of East Tennessee is Unicoi County, which uses the community of Erwin as the county seat and is firmly located within reach of the Great Smoky Mountains. The Town of Unicoi, located further north and east within the county, serves as home to a local strawberry festival every year.

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Hype for the Future 99C: Unicoi County, Tennessee

Overview Within the State of Tennessee and the Grand Division of East Tennessee is Unicoi County, which uses the community of Erwin as the county seat and is firmly located within reach of the Grea…

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Coach Pāṇini ®Oct 23

License plate installed.

Let’s fncking go, #RockyTop, #EastTennessee

Coach Pāṇini ®Oct 19

Did I mention the third Saturday in October is traumatizing in #EastTennessee

Coach Pāṇini ®Sep 13, 2025

#EastTennessee home hack

https://open.substack.com/pub/paninid/p/east-tennessee-home-hack-for-alexpotify

East Tennessee Home Hack for Alexpotify

Pro tip: Turn the volume up and play this next to your nearest Echo speaker

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Jon Bradley Sep 8, 2025

Here’s a photo I had completely passed over when I took it back in 2012. Photo taken in Knoxville, Tennessee. I’ve tried googling but I’m unsure, is this place even still operational? Shot on #Nikonp7000 #knoxville #Tennessee #JFGcoffee #jfgcoffeesign #skyline #clouds #pointandshoot #factory #roofline #easttennessee #easttn

Coach Pāṇini ®Sep 6, 2025

Both my parents worked for #EastTennessee State University in Johnson City, and I have no idea why their mascot is a “Buccaneer”.

Like what part of that makes sense?