Appalachia’s Storyteller: The Windrock Mountain Saga

[@rustylynch2]

A preacher in the right place at the right time. One may draw the conclusion that a higher power lead him there. I watched this as I tried to tune a piano. Had to quit tuning, got too interested in the story. Thanks for making me late JD. 😂😂😂 Ill just direct my customers to your channel when I blame you. 😂😂

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Rusty! don't snap any of those strings brother !

[@rustylynch2]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I didn't this time. I'm tuning at a retirement home, want me to get you some info, or put in a good word for you? 🤣🤣🤣. I'm still jealous of your retirement..

[@19Godever]

I crochet after retraining my brain from the strokes , make them when I can get yarn for the homeless, cancer, veterans. I’m so glad you do this , I can crochet and listen to history . It’s the best ever so thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much! Blessings to you!

[@deecooper1567]

It’s a wonderful feeling to regain something that was once lost. I have frontal lobe brain damage.. it’s taken me 6 yrs to be able to crochet 🧶 again. I do the same thing. Put headphones on & listen to a wonderful voice telling stories of the past 👵🏻❣️

[@robinlandry518]

I love your way of storytelling.... Bravo, for not making these people like the hillbillies of Hollywood

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@mystikone86]

Definitely 5 star storytelling. Keeps me coming back to binge watch episodes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@dancingdingo]

Same here. I listen to these as my beddy bye stories too.😜

[@robertsnearly3823]

I've been a book reader for many, many years. I was not able to sit and listen to something unless it was music. These days, I've come to rely on videos, not yet completely audio, and then I found Y'all's channel. When I'm reading, if a writer is skilled enough to write as though the people are speaking in my head, accents, drawls, and more. So, since I've hung around and "listened" to your stories, I've found that it's not the words, but the sounds of those words that make me listen raptly. You have that skill. Not just telling the story but making it sound real. What a wonderful skill. You've touched my imagination. 😊 I thank you, Sir.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Robert, I do my best to make the listener feel like they are in the story and they know the characters. Thanks for your comment my friend

[@pam190]

He’s just so talented. The story telling is a 10plus.

[@keoliver82]

The best in the app!!!!

[@patriciaryan1716]

Haha! Yep thats where "Mountain Dew" got its name. Nother name for Moonshine! I remember the old advertisements for it with a moonshiner on it right?

[@CarolVandergriff]

Great story as always it brought back a memory of mine when my grandfather come in a room before he spoke he would do a little jig for everyone thanks so much for bringing back that memory ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@jamessmith7691]

Great story, that preacher had guts for sure.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

He sure did

[@Melissa-f1l]

Hey there and good morning my names Melissa and I'm tuning in from out here down in good ole North Carolina born and raised country girl that's for sure haha I met my daughters daddy when I was just 17 years old and he was from West By God Virginia the very first time I went up there with him to meet his family I absolutely fell in love with everything about it so after just 3 days I went back home to NC and packed up everything I owned and moved there I ended up living up there for almost 17 years!! Just something about them mountains and in my opinion some of the best folks you will ever meet!!❤: I love your channel and all your stories and might I say that voice of yours always has a way to calm my ole nerves and always makes me feel like "HOME"!!!❤❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Melissa, so glad to have you here

[@jasonv2323]

I feel the same! When I’m stressed I put his stories on and it helps me

[@bauhnguefyische667]

I enjoy these well told stories! Y’all got a knack for it.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@fives5571]

Tho the storyteller’s voice is perfect for tellin’, it’s greatly enhanced by his accent and wide vocabulary. It’s very obvious that great writing is also involved in the delightful delivery of these tales!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thanks so much!

[@HeAtHrUfF1984]

It goes perfectly

[@CryptidsRoost]

For the narrating voice, is it one you got from ElevenLabs, and if so, which one?

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

@@CryptidsRoost its the one I was born with

[@CryptidsRoost]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Ah right okay. When you do the book promo segment, you sound different JD, hence why I thought maybe you used TTS

[@billynomates920]

that these mountain wilds could sustaintain a first rate drama. listening from uk. there's some wonderful turns of phrase in this story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you- I really spent time on wordsmithing this tale this week. Thanks for noticing

[@johnjessey6955]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller A most excellent job you did too! You Rock JD 💪🏼

[@kevinboyce-n1w]

I'm in old Blighty too! Love your storytelling it's 1st class the female voices are good as well ❤ from England JD 😊

[@WillowsGarden]

Good morning JD! I went to school with Colette, one of the singing Coffey girls from Coalfield. Her family has sang for a long time. What a story, tempers flaring and being calmed by a levelheaded gentleman. Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That is so cool, I’ve never heard of them and that’s right in my backyard

[@WillowsGarden]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I think they still have a KZbin channel.

[@neeceeboo777]

That was a mighty good story Thank you for sharing this. I'll be waiting for the next one.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@theshadow3103]

The story teller’s voice is transfixing! I enjoy these stories. My family is from the Appalachian mountains in KY. My aunt still had a dark house with an outhouse upon the mountain in Irvin County, when I was a child.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@Teresia12]

Yeah!! I caught one early! It's 5:45a.m. Saterday morning. You sure get up early. ❤ from Tennessee

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

This one is brand new, hope you enjoy

[@chrishensley6745]

Blessed are the Peacemakers! Goodin J.D.!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Chris, have a great day !

[@Victoria-OneLove4AllPeople]

This is an Outstanding Channel ✅ with Enthralling Content 💯 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Narrator's Voice brings a Special Kind of Anticipation and Excitement. Causing the Lucky Listeners to Hold Their Breath in Suspense, While Hanging onto Every Word.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

You are so amazing Victoria ❤️

[@Victoria-OneLove4AllPeople]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thank You Sir, Amazing Content, brings out the best in an Appreciative Audience.👍

[@TroyFutureExpat]

Good morning JD. Well, that was actually a pretty good story. Started out a little slow, but it picked up soon enough. Old Hiram the preacher saved the day and perhaps a couple of lives as well. Have a good weekend.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

My wife said it was slow too- I was wordsmithing

[@TroyFutureExpat]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller It's all good brother. I really did enjoy the story.

[@scottblack3381]

Good morning, JD! I have a lot of chores to get to but a good story is the best way to get my day started! You never disappoint, friend! See ya next time!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Scott hope your feeling better

[@scottblack3381]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller fair to medium, I supposebrother

[@Nonniemaye]

Your stories never disappoint. Thank you, JD. God bless.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@ronniebozeman5059]

Boy...that could've ended up mighty bad!...loved the story JD!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Ronnie! That preacher saved the day

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Great story JD! Hope you have a good weekend! Blessings always my friend! ❤️😊✝️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Betty

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You’re welcome

[@randlerichardson5826]

I enjoy hearing all your videos Jd but the outlaw ones are my favorite by a long shot. Great job and video be safe and GOD BLESS y’all Amen 🙏. I hope this one has a part 2!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I like to mix it up- but don’t you worry I’ve got plenty more outlaw tales

[@marionbowler5440]

Another tale bites the dust. Amazing. ❤🇨🇦

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

This one was one of my wordsmithing tales that I might include in my next book

[@marionbowler5440]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You have my permission, lol. Beautiful tales.

[@robbie5984]

Good morning and happy Saturday!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Morning!

[@likhound]

Great story JD.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@CarolLee-mq8er]

This was another good story ❤thanks

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Carol!

[@Jerry-fd7yd]

I'm happy to listen to a talented narrator. His words paint a picture of the story. I'm automatically transported into the story, sure as if I was standing there. Now that's a talented narrator. 💯

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Jerry, I do my best to put the listener right in the thick of the action

[@Jerry-fd7yd]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You're Welcome, Your smooth magic works, listeners find themselves right in the middle of the action, in every story.

[@dennistate5953]

My granny went to old Harrison Elementary now under Dallas Bay on Lake Chickamauga. Saw FDR in '36 dedicate the dam. Thanks JD. We recently lost a JD near here. Pray you are well.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’m alive and well, praise God for another day

[@randlerichardson5826]

Good morning Jd and everybody here.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

👋

[@piratepete1961]

great story JD thanks

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Pete!

[@triple888v2fk]

The music 🎻🎹🎶 gets me,the story keeps me❣️🙏✨️ Thanking You...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@Kimba0724]

I’ve never sought out story tellers on YT. I think your channel was added to my feed because I watched “The Whittaker’s”, gotta love algorithms 😅 Now I’ll never need to watch any other storyteller cuz you’re the best! Always so well done 😉🤗

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you! I believe your in Africa? Forgive me if I’m wrong, but regardless, send me your address to [e-mail] I’ll send you some free stickers

[@Bossmare40]

Me too. JD's voice is calming and easy listening

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, my friend. I’m glad you enjoyed this.

[@memayhew]

That was a very good story. Thank you, sir.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much. Have a blessed day.

[@thomasrogers4201]

Enjoy all of your stories sir. Look forward to the next ones. Thank you and God bless!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Thomas, have a blessed day

[@19Godever]

Thank you for stories. I’m 68 had 4 strokes , I was a reader, I loved books esp history but I can’t read or retain due to short term memory from my last strokes. I just gave about 100 plus books away . I enjoy your stories. I hope I can save to be a member but ssi is small . Maybe food will go down. Thank you for doing these I love history

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Bless your heart, I appreciate you so much! Just watching and listening to these stories is a blessing and helps so much. Please don't ever feel like you have to give money, spend it on things you need. These stories are free to you to listen as many times as you like.

[@echosackett4757]

Thank you so much for your wonderful stories!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@tammybaker8758]

Great story makes me wish I was a fly on the wall at that fancy💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@randlerichardson5826]

I won a CD on Jd’s live chat the other night I’m looking forward to listening to it.

[@angelayoder9899]

Love this! It's a great bedtime story, thank you so much ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@pam190]

Yippie I’ll come back to this when I can get in my own world with just the story. Thanks JD.

[@zacharywright9860]

A well Southern modulated voice like yourself Mr. JD sir.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed this story Zachary!

[@janellejanjan]

Presbyterian Minister saves the day! Again! Fun fact - who else was a Presbyterian Minister? Mr Fred Rogers ❤ another wonder story JD

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

wow! I didn't know that, but I can see him being one

[@janellejanjan]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller he didn’t make a big deal out of it. The only thing he made a big deal about was consistency (which is why he did the exact same things in the same clothes daily) and calm kindness. (And he added the verbal descriptions of what he was doing when a blind girl wrote in). In my young world heroes were Mr Rogers, Dean Smith and Lewis Grizzard 😂😁

[@patriciaryan1716]

Yes, I love that fact. I found that out several years ago❤ I used to watch him every single day and I loved him. When I heard that, I could immediately understand and made me happy He was showing His loving heart the way God wants us to, He was showing love to the world and so many children. He made at least 2 whole generations feel loved.

[@janellejanjan]

@@patriciaryan1716 🤍. He was the embodiment of love thy neighbor as thyself. Also the embodiment of give in silence “do not even let your left hand know that your right hand is giving”. My dad pointed these out to me very early on (I mean dad had a small leg up on me because he was part of the Presbytery so I call insider info 🤣)

[@RetreatfarmFarmvilleVirginia]

"Blessed are the Peace maker" ~ God

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@JeanieGarrett-yn6vc]

Love love love your stories ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@andreaparker1595]

There ya go! Hillbilly Soap Opera! What a wonderful story! It just is so much like ghetto life! 🤣Thanks JD that was a great story!

[@jodyarmes8365]

Love listening to your storys especially about a place i live pretty cool keep it up and i will keep listening

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Jody!

[@christinacooper2814]

WE LOVE YOUR CHANNEL. YOU'RE AWESOME ❤❤❤❤.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@karena2685]

As always a great story!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Karen!

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

what an interesting story glad it had a good ending

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@GeorgiaRidgerunner]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller welcome sir you see my comment on the other video about buford pusser's wife being exhumed after 50+ years

[@denisestrickland2976]

As The Mountain Turns. Yes, mountain people have “soap operas” like anyone else. Great story JD👍 More please….

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I love your way of saying that!

[@mariannebowman6114]

Excellent!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Many thanks!

[@joelspaulding5964]

Every story has been engaging since day one. Every episode draws one in, more than the last. This telling is above and beyond. Thank you, JD, for the passion and work you pour into entertaining and teaching us. Watching from Central KY, I once had a 606 area code 😉

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@lpstiger-ib6jh]

I’m from and still live where this story took place. As children we swam in the seven springs. The hotel had many visitors including Presidents. Sadly the hotel burned.

[@lada3264]

❤awesome story telling

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

🙏

[@kne2323]

Very very familiar with this area and those mountains. One of the most remote areas in all of TN bar none over in Morgan Co. Coal mining country up until fairly recently and there are areas even today you just don’t go unless invited. Would love to turn back the clock about 75 years to see what it looked like. Great story!!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yup, I live a stones throw from Morgan County

[@kne2323]

Lucky! Beautiful area. I may end up retiring there. I'm an hour west and it's building up way too fast - too many people, too much traffic. @@TheAppalachianStoryteller

[@Criticalthinker0515]

Thanks for the information sir

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Always welcome

[@lennardschneider6847]

What a pleasure to listen to this lively story ❤ Thank you, from Germany

[@FlipandTheBlueMule]

Love your history lessons I just moved to Appalachia NC from Tampa Florida at the age of 64yo 🇺🇸🫡🇺🇸

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@patriciaryan1716]

:) I will say welcome

[@patriciaryan1716]

Mr storyteller, I thank you for your craft and giving us all something to enjoy so much. I just found you yesterday, as Im home sick in bed and needed a story for bedtime. Im just over the mountain in Western NC. Will be listening for a long time. Always loved being told a story, and love my Appalachian Mtns. Canton NC here. Passing your channel on. Subscriber now. Keep it up!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Welcome my friend, hope you feel better soon!

[@bessiemann7468]

Oh my you never disappoint with theses stories I missed this one yesterday. Even better catching it late today

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@carolspeedy3607]

I always love these stories

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@AIvey-qs1so]

So good, as always! Thanks for bringing some awesome storytelling to my night

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@DanielaPeters-p9q]

Loved it!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@cbLassie]

Wonderful story J.D. ❤❤❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ❤️

[@djspatriqt2290]

Greetings and Blessings, J.D. and Kin Folks, from the Foothills of the Ozarks of Arkansas. We use to go to the Armory every Friday evening. They had Square Dancing. I remember doin the Cotton Eye Joe.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

We have a cotton eye Joe down the road

[@djspatriqt2290]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I sure miss those days. At least I have the awesome memories.

[@dwightharber4873]

Wow what an amazing story JD. I finally found the tine to set down and listen to it. Thank you kind sir for another great story. You da best

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed again m r and mrs.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@cyankirkpatrick5194]

I can't believe that I got so many channels with this subject of this mountain range up to Pennsylvania 😮 even though I'm in the foothills of Alabama got to start somewhere right ❤ Like they say a start of a journey starts with one step

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well- you made it to the right channel, glad to have you here

[@emilykicielinski5521]

Had me on the edge of my seat, JD!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Emily, hope you are having a wonderful day!

[@larrystultz7545]

Simply excellent jd❤❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Larry!

[@charliepc56]

Another great story! Thanks JD!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊

[@robindick2317]

Love this story ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Robin!

[@randlerichardson5826]

I say it took people a long time to build this here hotel. That thing is huge.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It has a fascinating story. It was built in 1895 and at the time it was the only place in East Tennessee that had electricity. It even had its own power plant. People came from all over the world to bathe in the mineral springs there. And it burned to the ground in 1905. The fire was so huge it could be seen from all over as far as 30 miles away.

[@mombradshaw5528]

I lived in Oliver Springs,Tn..born in Rockwood,Tn(Roane co). We didn't live in the town, but on Poplar Creek road.. Didn't know about that hotel.. neat story!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much

[@MeganBegley]

As my nanna was one of the founders of tupper town church known as cornstone church now . I live in the area and wish she was alive the stories and history I hear would love to know more…

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@bobbywallace8976]

Thanks again J,D,

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

preciate you Bobby!

[@christinacooper2814]

We loved the live❤❤❤❤. It was great talking to you. I feel like I know you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@janetconnors3113]

Blessed with another story, thank you. This afternoon I am attending a dance party for Billy Shelton here in Michigan, wonder if he's an ancestor

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

🤔

[@gregusmc2868]

Always look forward to your videos. 🫡 Semper Fi

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Hope you enjoy brother

[@dennistate5953]

Thank you Sir.❤

[@nikkibe6564]

If you ever need a genuine heavy Alabama accent I would be happy to help you out. I love listening to your stories. When I was young I was embarrassed of my accent because everybody in Birmingham had a standard American accent. In contrast to mine it made me really self conscious. As I got older, now in my 40s, I realized our accents tell a story of who we are, where we come from and our history. I am no longer embarrassed when I talk to city people with their city accents. I'm from peach country and I'm proud of it. I come from a long line of tenacious and hard working women. My accent was passed down from them. I have dropped the unnecessary r's that my granny and my mama use in Chicargo and warsh rag. Hahaha other than that I sound as country as a butter bean and wouldn't have it no other way.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Send me your email to [e-mail]

[@tatianaflores1926]

Howdy from McDowell County WV

[@bethbartlett5692]

Great Story JD, and best Thoughts for abundant sales of your Book, I shall get one myself and possibly several for gifts to friends/family this year. Beth NW Tennessee, USA

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much Beth ❤

[@KathysTube]

Oh dear, I may be related to an outlaw! 😵 Great story, kept waiting for someone to die... and no one did! Lol Thanks JD for sharing your gift of storytelling 😎👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I love how you keep me honest, telling stories without violence. This one was for you, I can’t promise the next tho 😊

[@KathysTube]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller LOL I'm honored ☺️ I'm still waiting for one where everybody dies 😏 Was that the real name of the outlaw? We're missing a lot of family genealogy and I have heard "stories" of some troublemakers... can't help but wonder! Thanks for helping keep Appalachian history alive... and entertaining! 😎👍

[@FredWilliamson-kt6xe]

We have a saying here in Bell county KY, "what happens in the shed stays in the shed".

[@grumpyoldwizard]

I enjoy your videos a lot. They relax me and help me remember old times. The sound effects kind of ruin the "personal" touch, to me, but whatever helps your channel! Thank you so much.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for the feedback, I’m always looking to improve

[@patriciaryan1716]

Haha it always killed me to think that dancing was seen as a sin. David danced before the Lord!❤ Glad they had thier dancin!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I threw that scripture in there... I literally knew there was a verse... took me a few minutes to find it tho

[@patriciaryan1716]

Haha, I am Christian and I love to dance. I've always argued that stance with this scripture😅👍🏼 great work

[@staceyamerine7752]

Great ending to an otherwise tragic situation.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@elainematthews2108]

Windrock is now a big 4wheeling area. Had never heard this story. Grew up in Fentress County.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

it sure is, I believe after windsock coal company stripped the mountains, they sold it off and the remnants are now the atv trails

[@daverubeck640]

⁠@@TheAppalachianStorytellermy 2:57 L L

[@judyingram-kh1vm]

Good afternoon, I just love all you stories. Question JD, this might be none of my business but how long have you been telling stories on UTube. The reason I would like to know is , I haven't been listening to your stories but about 2 month's and I just love absolutely love your stories. I wanted to go back on UTube and listen to the very first one that you put on U Tube. This was a wonderful story. Thank you for sharing this with us ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Hi Judy, I started this channel in 2007. Yet technology and my skill has improved over the past 17 years of doing this, I have purged out those old videos and I have an archive of them at home where I occasionally update them and re-release improved version in higher quality. Right now I have 119 stories on this page. Here is the complete playlist. kzbin.info/aero/PLrLM_4r6dWU15-zAUptCehYk58nbq3vcZ

[@olskool3967]

Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen

[@myerstalesofappalachia]

Mighty good n that ole war veteran was a good man I remember when his girl played ball in that tournament

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thanks Myers

[@dianamarcelo3]

The almighty God brought that preacher there to save that boy's life. God bless

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

he sure saved his life

[@cindybain6054]

I remember when my great grandma saw a black child for the first time . She had cataracts and thought the child had fallen in the sootpile . Going to protect the child from a whooping she prepared wash tub for her bathing . Gave her my britches and shirt to wear while she washed with homemade lye soap . She scrubbed her clothes on wash board . Then came back to check on the child and just couldn't figure out how she got the dress so white and the child just couldn't get clean .

[@CryptidsRoost]

Is there an update to this story, as am sure at some future point young silas and abrams would've had that stand off?

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Stay too, my friend part two is coming

[@CryptidsRoost]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Awesome, thanks brother

[@karawaters829]

I want to hear more about what happened after…

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Stay tuned!

[@johnjessey6955]

Me too! I thought it was a mistake that the story was over. ☺️

[@nanascraftycornerdonna6618]

❤️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, my friend. Have a blessed day.

[@nanascraftycornerdonna6618]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller ❤️

[@TamaraBeinlich]

The hotel may be gone but the springs are still there. It's a shame but not to many pictures are posted online I'd have liked to seen them.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

What a lot of folks don't talk about when discussing the burning of the Oliver springs hotel is the impact the timber industry was having on the area. You see, the primary reason the hotel wasn't rebuilt was because the mountain behind it had all the old growth cut off of it, destroying the root system and the ecosystem of the area, this destroyed the springs, and left them only flowing at a tiny fraction that they once flowed, all the way down to a trickle.. which was a far cry from the river of springs that gave "Oliver Springs" its name.