Appalachia’s Storyteller: Gilleys Hotel Forgotten True Story

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[@burkey548]

THESE AMAZING STORIES REALLY SHOULD BE ON AMERICAN TV

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much my friend!

[@marionbowler5440]

It's sad that we are losing these beautiful stories, I really wish our youth of today would stop and listen we still have much to tell, and as I get older I miss them, because almost all of my family is gone. ❤🍁

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

The goal of this channel is to preserve as many as I can

[@MsTadpole1]

I lived in this hotel when i was a young child. Ive probably been in every room in the building. I knew Ms.Gilley who lived there for many years. I actully thought that she had passed way before 2010 because she was on her last leg when i lived there. Ive had family and a many of friends live there also and most are gone now. The story of the theater is the first time ive heard that and very interesting. I was told that when Ms. Gilley moved out she had a hoard of newspapers in her appartment and was told they went back as far as the 1800's. Im not sure if her name was Ruby or not but im assuming it was her. It was a timecapsule basically and the steps and floors creeked when you walked on them. Those were the great days for sure.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There were two other female fixtures at the hotel, there was "Grandmother Gilley" and "Aunt Ida". Now Aunt Ida continued to live at the Hotel even after it was sold, it was in the contract that she would always have a room there. Perhaps these are one of the ladies you are thinking about? Im not sure.

[@mojo3008]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller what a sweet, sad story. It reminds me of some of my own. Thank you.

[@mojo3008]

You had a blessed life indeed.

[@ryvirkelley5047]

That's beautiful ❤

[@missmishpot]

⁠​⁠@@TheAppalachianStorytellerDo you know who bought it? They really could make it a tourist stop or revamp it in some other delightful way with live music. Is there a reason why it’s not in historic preservation? I’m so sad it’s just sitting in disrepair. So much history lost seems senseless.

[@burkey548]

JD YOU NEVER EVER FAIL WHAT ANOTHER SUPERB STORY WE LOVE YA MY MAN

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Hope y’all enjoy!

[@MrDomb101]

I'm a member of the bulls gap railroad museum and the hotel was donated to the museum in 2003 and I love to see the place restored to the way it was when ruby was a little girl

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Indeed my friend, so would i

[@sharynrogers9724]

Agree totally on recording these stories for the future.Thanks you for keeping these stories alive.I dearly love them and imagine life back then ,with the hard working families that lived there and worked tirelessly to support their families.

[@cinvanover6702]

Wonderful story! Wouldn’t it have been nice if Ruby had still been with us to give her account of those bygone days. My grandpa had a sawmill at the house and worked some men there. My granny cooked everyone dinner and after meals the men would sit on the front porch and talk before returning to work. We kids would hide under the porch and listen to their stories sometimes. Funny how you forget little things like that but a certain instance will bring it back so vividly. This video did just that. I could just see Ruby roaming those hotel floors and stairs listening for the next train. What a wonderful life she must have had. Thanks storyteller, you’re awesome! 🙌

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Indeed, it made me sad when I learned she had passed away in 2010, I felt like I had missed an opportunity to meet her. Since I put this video out, several people who knew Ruby have contacted me, by all accounts, she was a beautiful soul

[@betsy-mini-mckinney3098]

Beautifully told. Thank you.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ❤️

[@nonnieprice5827]

Some memories are forever etched in time. Thanks ,for keeping them alive.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Nonnie

[@ronniebozeman5059]

What a doggone story, when you see old buildings and so forth...you never know who lived there and the lives they had...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

every building was once someones hopes and dreams

[@tammyevans7333]

What an awesome building and story, so much history! Just imagine if those walls could talk!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yes ma'am, it was so cool to explore inside of it

[@meredithcook9586]

That would be a treasure worth restoring

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Agreed ❤️

[@ritasmith1127]

Good morning having coffee while on tour with you this morning ❤️🙏🏔🎄Another fantastic story . I can imagine what it was like back then . You are so right about Sad 😔 to see such beautiful places decaying away 😔❤️🙏 Have a blessed and safe day ❤️🫂😘✝️🎄🏔💕Foothills Gal ❤️🙏to y’all 💕

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Good morning! Thank you Rita! Have a blessed day my friend

[@ritasmith1127]

👩😊❤️🙏💕

[@dianamarcelo3]

What a beautiful story. I pray that someday this building will be restored and running bagain

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Me too my friend

[@Fortis_Bellator]

I love hearing these old stories and hearing about all these people. Without you, these old stories would be forgotten and places would be forgotten. You sure know how to bring these people and places to life!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Aww, thank you, I work hard at researching and writing these stories

[@futurefolk9919]

So sad to see these beautiful remnants of the past just wasting away😪. The artistry of things past are unmatched in today's world.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

💜

[@wiz1058]

I stayed there when I was a child in early 70's. My momma was born and raised in Bulls Gap so when my parents divorced she took us down there cause I guess she had to touch roots and be with her family during her time when her heart was broken. Maybe get some advice from her elders that still lived there. The hotel has stuck in my mind and heart and when I had a family I took them there too. Though it had closed down still I could walk around and tell my story when I was a child and stayed at Gilly's Hotel.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for sharing your story and connection to this special piece of history. Thank you my friend.

[@wiz1058]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller That place has always held a special place in our families heart. Along with the people of Bulls Gap and of course the family of my moms side of the family. It taught us to be humble and to be thankful for what you have. Thank you for your reply and the story of Gilly's Hotel

[@nancybode6159]

I love old architecture, and it's so sad to see old buildings wasting away. The woodwork in Gilley's Hotel is still beautiful after years of neglect. So sad😥

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Nancy 💜

[@carollyngillespie3860]

What a great place for a child to grow up in. Such a beautiful place.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yes ma'am. Think of all the new faces she saw every day on that train

[@darlenejohnson8864]

Àbsolutely loved this story. I. Love old buildings and trains.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend, the more I researched and learned about Ruby, the more I wish I would have been able to meet her and just listen to her tell stories of her life. Since I published this video, several folks who knew her have contacted me and shared how wonderful Ruby was.

[@jamesholbrook7785]

I wish I could describe how much I enjoy and appreciate your stories. Unfortunately I don’t have the gift a words like you, but rest assured, you take my mind with you when you are telling one of your stories. I appreciate those few moments when I can temporarily leave myself and see through someone else’s eyes.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I appreciate that very much, thanks for coming along with me as I try to recreate moments in history that are completely unknown or forgotten

[@naomianna20]

I’m afraid I was born after my time…. This history just speaks to me and I live in a time where people my age see no value in history or in preserving it

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I always say- im a dinosaur. I think thats what draws me to the past- I feel kindred connections with people like Ruby. I would have loved to been on that front porch with her listening to all those stories.

[@richardliles4415]

I would sure like to meet Sherwood Johnson, and listen to the railroad workers play their music and tell the stories. I would sit there as wide eyed as Ruby. Thank you so much for this wonderful historical video and the music you put with it. PS, have you ever thought about putting a book out of all this history and locations? I know I sure would like to have one. Anyways, thanks again.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Maybe one day, I have been compiling the stories as I write them

[@Firekeeper61]

Great presentation SIR, God bless the memories of the Good Days. Your Oldfirekeeper Great Smokey Mountains N.C

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you kindly

[@pitman6992]

What a great story!!!❤😎👍👍👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@vickismith3052]

All historic need to be restored it's part of all your history no matter where your from ❤❤❤❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for watching these old historic building videos

[@mariahudgins8794]

I grew up in Mosheim, just down the road from Bulls Gap. My dad, M.D. Bible, and his brother watched the train go by every day and the conductor (or engineer, whatever) would always wave at them. He called them Pat and Mike, popular Irish characters of the time, and this became the nicknames they both went by for the rest of their lives. Few people knew Dad's real name was Milbert.

[@lulug4283]

I really enjoyed that, thank you. Fantastic story and an amazing building, such a shame it's sitting empty. Would be lovely to see it restored to its former glory. 💜👍🇬🇧

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you I love this story

[@conniehightower7396]

Thank you for sharing this. I've been keeping track of the Gilley's Hotel for years. Great video. You did a great job capturing it. I'm like you, I figured this beautiful piece of history will never see the light of restoration. It's just sad.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It is sad, after walking thru it, the original smith hotel portion is literally collapsing as we speak, and the new Gilleys portion is literally only 3 walls connected to the smith building, so it can’t stand on its own

[@conniehightower7396]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Wow, so it is majorly in worse shape since the last time I saw it. It is so sad.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@conniehightower7396 it is, on the inside, the walls, floors and ceilings are all leaning in opposite directions, its looks like you are in a "fun house" at the carnival

[@janiceharvey7933]

Thank you for all the stories that I consider in my backyard. Born and raised northeast Tennessee. I love hearing all of these stories. They mean so much to me. Thank you thank you thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Janice!

[@Siggyroka]

Great story,I’ve seen this hotel many times,and peeked in the windows,and always courious of its history,,,one thing that bothers me,I don’t see any young people showing any interest in our history,I worry that when we’re gone(and I’m 66),all the stories and history will be forgotten.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Indeed, you are correct. according to the analytics KZbin runs on my channel, 98% of the viewers of my videos are over 40 years old

[@meganmccampbepl1321]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I guess I'm in the 2% because I'm only 29 and LOVE your channel, and so do my 2 youngest boys (8, and 9yrs old)

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@meganmccampbepl1321 This warms my heart and gives me hope for the future. the world needs more like you, my friend. I appreciate your support of this channel, and more importantly, sharing our history with your boys. Send me your address to [e-mail] and I'll send each of them a Appalachian Storyteller sticker

[@annabelleb.8096]

I never saw radiators with elaborate designs on them! What a surprise. Radiator heat is the best! Someone should save those radiators with the designs on them.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I said the same thing! I know they saved 1 that is now in the railroad museum next door

[@vickismith3052]

Bullsgap needs to restore that historic site

[@christopherblevins1968]

Wonderful story! In every one of these, I can imagine being there in the heyday. They're lots of fun!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Indeed, I try to breath life into these buildings

[@robertbeermanjr.2158]

I accidently found your Wonderful Channel this evening. I have binged on several episodes. You have gotten so many aspects right and I am captivated. Thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend and welcome!

[@deecooper1567]

I ❤ seeing how the was really was. Thank you. 👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Dee

[@hannahbotanica3311]

I just love your history filled storytelling! Can't say it enough in these comments! I know exactly what you mean when you see these dilapidated old buildings & homes & it just sparks so much curiosity about their bygone days! Heck, one thing I still love to do is just drive through some of these little mountain towns to explore them. Even on these old back roads with their broken down barns & farm houses. It truly is a thing a beauty but it makes your heart sink, wishin somebody would bring them back to life instead of letting them fade with all their memories. Thank you! I find your videos inspiring & it reminds me how lucky we are to be home in the mountains. 😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I loved writing this story, it’s very special to me. Thanks for watching this story, I would have loved to have been in that porch with Ruby

[@chelsea-t]

So much history in that building! Loved Ruby's story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for watchin ma'am, I appreciate your support. I wish I would have had the pleasure to have known Ruby. Since I posted this video, several of her friends have contacted me and shared their memories of her, such a beautiful soul

[@chelsea-t]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller thats so cool, I hope you share them in a future video!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@chelsea-t indeed my friend, I hope so

[@sherriryan8502]

You are a great story teller. I love to hear the stories of times gone by. Thank you so much.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ma'am, I appreciate your kind words and support my friend

[@cadeevans4623]

Awesome love these old hotels never heard of the gullys hotel wow a old vintage hotel that's cool I've from Tennessee but haven't been in bulls gap need to though very interesting stories Appalachian stories thanks for sharing love to spend the night at this hotel or check into it back when times were good and better takes me back in time love these and the story of ruby awesome

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Cade, Its a fascinating building and story. Ruby spent her entire life there

[@cadeevans4623]

Your welcome man your right very fascinating indeed great hotel to spend your life at love it

[@sambarnard9628]

I've listened 2 this story many, many times. I believe it to be your best. Most people believe that this modern age of cell phones & hi-tech gadgets is the best, but I would trade time periods with Ruby any day. Thanks 4 sharing this story. You r a talented story teller.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for that, I wrote this story and I love to tell it. I appreciate you taking time to listen to it

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

A year later, this story of Ruby’s Hotel lives in my head rent free. Ruby wasn’t destined to travel the world, so the world came to her. I like to imagine there’s some ghostly world where her hotel still operates, unbound by time and space, offering shelter and hospitality to those who need it most, and every night music plays and stories are told, as Ruby listens, wide eyed.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

This comment makes me happy ❤️

[@AnIdiotsLantern]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller dude I’ve gotta ask you if you know about a podcast called “Old Gods of Appalachia.”it’s an alternate history fiction where the mine drilling awoke ancient entities that made the mountains their kingdoms. Have you heard of it???

[@jimphelps5163]

Excellent Production

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend, I invite you to check out my channel. I have lots of history on our area

[@joseleswopes1400]

I love the Pictures, great story 💕🙏 I remember listening to Box Car Willie, not sure where he was from. I grew up on that kind of music 💕

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

This is one of the hidden gems in this channel, one of my favorites

[@johnjessey6955]

Well again JD. Too wonderful! For eight or 9 minutes, you had me believing I was there in the hustle and bustle of the hotel and town, seeing Ruby alive with the activities of the day. Yikes! My wife has her voice raised again, saying I haven’t heard a word she’s said! Hmmmm? I’m thinking that’s a strange way to start a conversation. Just say’n. I love these pleasant distractions and GREAT stories. Keep up the good work sir. jj

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Oh man, you just watched a hidden gem on this channel- one of my favorite stories I’ve ever written

[@johnjessey6955]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I did! I did! Loved it. Like you said, so many old folks and buildings taking their stories with them. 😐 Thanks for letting them live again. Even if only for a little bit. Thanks again my friend. jj

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@johnjessey6955 Merry Christmas JJ

[@johnjessey6955]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thank You J D. Merry Christmas. ✝️

[@AmericanPatriot-bp7cu]

What a wonderful story. One man created this building's fame. When he died so did the building's future. Places don't run themselves.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I love this story and took care in writing it to honor Ruby, even though I never met her

[@AmericanPatriot-bp7cu]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thank you for picking it. Great judgement.

[@michellestone1261]

Ahhh yes, I've been waiting for this.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much for your support my friend, appreciate you! :)

[@debsimpson5968]

Very beautiful

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you friend :)

[@janetconnors3113]

Loved this

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I love Ruby's story

[@dellajoycebairdmoses7890]

Awesome story..Thanks JD 😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I love this story

[@rhondaroland1079]

Thanks for another wonderful video!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ma’am, I appreciate your support

[@danielinman6473]

Fantastic!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you brother, appreciate your support my friend

[@curiouscath7629]

WoW ur stories and footage just make me feel so good...I don't know quite how to describe it but thank you ✌️🍷🖤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thank you ma'am, appreciate you my friend

[@jimadams5574]

Hi JD - what a great story! Thanks for the history lesson and all your time and work ...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks my friend, I appreciate you

[@ronbass8136]

Another great video, thanks

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend

[@jay34ever54]

Another great story and beautiful location

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend, appreciate your kind words and support!

[@tracicomstock6525]

What a heartwarming story. Thanks again.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, this video is close to my heart

[@ralfgroh5967]

Gotta love it. Thx!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you my friend, appreciate you watching

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed, RIp Ruby

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

you have found one of my favorite stories ive ever written. RIP Mrs. Ruby

[@garymckee448]

Excellent video, I don't recall driving though Bulls Gap except on the highway from Knoxville and used to drive up 66. Thanks 👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you friend, appreciate your support

[@dianecharles881]

Thank you for being such one loving history, especially of the Appalachian people. I , like you hate to see old buildings and structures being neglected and left to ruins. I’m just beginning to follow your channel. Looking forward to catching up . Thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Ma'am, and welcome to the channel. Pull up a chair and stay a while my friend, make yourself at home

[@nancyyonce2906]

I ENJOYED YOUR VIDEO SO MUCH !! THANK YOU !!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ma'am, I appreciate your support Mrs. Nancy

[@KathysTube]

I'm so happy for your curiosity and love for sharing these interesting times and places from history... Thanks for all the work and time you invest to bring them to life 🤗❤️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate you

[@dinahjackson8146]

GOSH, that's so sad ! 😢 That big GRAND building and nobody cares enough to save it... Where's the Historical Society when you need them ??? I would LOOOVE to have been in Ruby's shoes back then... What an AMAZING TIME ! ❤ Do you know any thing more about Ruby ? Like, did she ever marry, any children, when did she pass ? I would love to know... THANK YOU for such a GREAT story ! 😘 You really are SOOO GOOD at this ! 😄

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I do have more info on her, she lived a good life and never left bulls gap

[@bigiron8831]

Did Ruby marry,did she ever have children?🤔 Beautiful story and I love the music that you play. Stay safe my friend 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’m not sure if she married, several folks who knew how have contacted me and state after her daddy died, Ruby and her mother lived together in Bulls Gap

[@bigiron8831]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller It would make a interesting follow-up to this story. You got my curiosity going. Stay safe out there my friend 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@bigiron8831 Indeed my friend, as always, appreciate you and your mom

[@rogerwright4323]

Excellent video! Did Ruby pass away in the hotel? I see you noted that she died in 2010...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

No she did not, she move out when her daddy died in 1969

[@kennethbashford7520]

Since watching this I’ve learned I’m related to Rufus and Ruby. Ruby had a cousin, Patrick ‘Pat’ Gilley, who lived on a farm in St Clair, TN, less than 10 miles from Bulls Gap. Pat Gilley died at age 93 in 2007. He was a third cousin to my grandfather, Paul Lee. Paul was born in Persia in 1897 and lived in White Pine until 1908 when his family moved to Illinois.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

How bout that

[@randlerichardson5826]

I agree the old school ways are bout over. Storyteller people like me and you are the last of a dying breed. It’s true deep down you know it to. When we’re gone the old ways will be gone more or less. A friend of mine says It is what it is.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

💜

[@ronaldotto534]

You are so right that the oral tradition and those that carry on the stories are a dying breed. Have you ever been around some youngins who are like "you are probably gonna tell me another story?" People's heads are down looking at their phones too much.

[@carljohnson7440]

👍

[@randlerichardson5826]

Hey Storyteller I’m trying to find videos of yours I ain’t watched yet. I’ve bout watched them all but just a few I’m looking for some more I’ll find them

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There’s about 80 of them - look up “the Appalachian Storyteller the complete series “

[@WadeWeigle]

It’s a shame to see those old buildings crumbling. I hate to see those old barns folding in on themselves. I love the smell of an old barn what’s held some corn. Nothing like it.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It really breaks my heart that’s for sure

[@MichaelGloth-f7j]

This country has a very bad reputation for tearing down the old If those walls could talk

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well, said my friend I hope we can save more of them

[@trishmorrow4180]

What is going to happen to all of that beautiful architectural. I would love to buy some things...that door is so beautiful !! Somehow I missed what happened to Ruby

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Ruby spent her entire life there and died in 2010. If you are interested in purchasing items from the hotel, they may be for sale, the Bulls Gap railroad museum owns the building and they have a Facebook page.

[@nickknickerbocker6415]

🚖 Volunteer Speedway ~ Bulls Gap TN.🏁

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

indeed my friend, indeed

[@zombie_snax]

It's comforting to know . The only reason you'd have to carry that bell out there everyday , is because folks would steal it all the time just for fun.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

👍

[@randlerichardson5826]

Very few of them places left very few.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yup 😞

[@Kimba0724]

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

this is one of my favorite stories

[@therandoms.enoughsaid.1662]

so sad.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

💜

[@sandraiventosch8555]

You know, they say that a man, or in this case a woman, does twice. Once when their body gives up the ghost. And a final death when the last living person on Earth who remembers their name joins them in the beyond. I suppose you keep many folks alive, JD. Thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Wow, that was deep. I never thought of it like that

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I like Steven Stills song ' Thoroughfare Gap' . Are there any gaps that are untouched by modernisation???

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There are many areas of Appalachia that are still very remote with no roads

[@ronniewatkins]

Bulls Gap is popular with railfans as i understand

[@lissahenry6751]

Why doesn’t someone refurbish this house? It is a dream home that someone could make their own.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

well said Lisa

[@wooderdsaunders4640]

so what happened to Ruby after the hotel closed

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

She lived all the way into her 90s, never left the small town of bulls gap Tennessee, many older people there still remember her.

[@wooderdsaunders4640]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller thanks

[@christolbert4628]

Wonder if there is any paranormal activity there? Especially, Ruby's.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I was told there’s a lot of investigations that have taken place there

[@christolbert4628]

You failed to mention that Archie Campbell, famed Hee Haw star, was born there, 1914. Bet he could tell some stories. Great story. Love all your videos.

[@K.navery2U]

They don’t build em like that no more.. hell Nashville football stadium didn’t even last 30 years 🙄

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

exactly

[@jaymashburn6005]

what ever happened to Ruby

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

The last part of the video the is her obituary that tells her life story

[@younkinjames8571]

Funny how those preachers weren't wrong...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yup 👍

[@hauntedmoodylady]

I enjoy traveling through those kinds of towns on motorcycle to look back into those times. Summer of 2020, I traveled through Thurman, WV. Bull's Gap reminds me very much of Thurman, WV.. I would like to recommend that you consider producing videos of that area. I enjoy traveling through Eastern KY, my father's homeplace, and Eastern WV, my mother's..

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Preciate that recommendation my friend, we filmed in West Virginia a lot this year. Do you have a particular story you recommend I look into ?

[@hauntedmoodylady]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I'm sure you're fully aware those coal camps of Eastern KY, and WV are full of stories. I encourage you to find what i believe would be one of the best sources, that is a newspaper print magazine known as the Kentucky Explorer. I had a subscription for my mother for years. It is full of newspaper articles and other forms of official documents taken from the early 1800's through mid 1900's. The office of the KY Explorer was in Jackson, KY. I usually passed my mother's copies along to others. It was full of objective, first hand history..