Appalachia People, 6 Unknown Stories of Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains

Have you ever heard of these 6 unknown stories and places of Cades Cove in the the Great smoky Mountains national park? Stories long before it became a park of the people who lived there. Most lived and died here without ever leaving the cove. Here is just a few of their stories. Thanks for watching. NOTE: Special thanks to John McCaulley Jr. for sharing these stories. SUBSCRIBE:: LIKE AND SHARE:: HELP GROW YOUR CHANNEL THIS CHANNEL COVERS 9 DIFFERENT SUBJECTS !!! ( CHECK IT OUT) 1. Metal Detecting 2. Wildlife Videos 3. History & Mountain Culture 4.The Unexplained 5. Home projects 6. Hunting & Fishing 7. Nature Videos 8.Mining History 9. Video Shorts All Videos are Copyrighted and used by permission only.

[@cyndieve6032]

Thank you !! I am a fourth generation Oliver . My grandmother was an author who wrote several books on Cades Cove . I was married in the Primitive Baptist Church in 1995 . Im so honored to know where my roots are . ❤️

[@donnielaws7020]

That's so awesome my friend. So much history there. Thanks so much for sharing your story. God bless you. Thank you.

[@daniellebranley8561]

Mine too.

[@jmac3480]

As you know James McCauley 1812-1882 was the first generation to reside in Cades Cove. I am a 5th generation direct descendant of him. Donnie, thank you for your passion with the past. JS McCauley

[@donnielaws7020]

Thats awesome. Thank you friend for sharing this. Your very welcome.

[@lanced3256]

I get lost listening to these true American tales, the narration is so authentic. As I sit here and listen and take in the images, I am reminded of how much I love my country and all of my brother and sister citizens. I thank the Lord for all of our blessings. Thank you so much for these posts. I never knew my grandfathers but imagine if I had, they'd have told me stories like these God bless

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thank you. Your very welcome.

[@anjanettealexander3993]

Nicely put!

[@nelliemary8987]

I love to listen to the stories. My husband was from pike County ky.

[@HarryMarsee-fw9ot]

Are these places in Eastern Tennessee or in Eastern Kentucky?

[@r.c.miller6161]

Your sincerity and gift of appreciating and telling our Appalachian oral history is deeply appreciated.

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend. Thank you.

[@dormiacrouch1905]

Sad and beautiful stories and such beautiful country. Thank you and your friend for sharing with us. ❤❤🙏🙏

[@Tejah]

This is the real history about people who built their lives and faded away. Their own mini universe. It's a good thing you are doing by telling their story.

[@donnielaws7020]

So true my friend. Thank you. Your very welcome.

[@blazingstar9638]

@@donnielaws7020 yes thank you 🙏 ❤

[@ryangarland7527]

Amen, loving it!

[@stevenm.6886]

Anytime I see an old cemetery or church I’m drawn to it. It’s like I can feel the lives of those who passed. All the struggles, and happy times. Thank you for showing this 🙏

[@donnielaws7020]

WOW Thanks for sharing this. Your very welcome.

[@mysticmom616]

Me as well. I look at each headstone and wonder about the person buried there- their life, their stories, how they died. I get overwhelmed because I want to know but never will

[@MaryjByers]

I feel that also

[@johnt.chambers4204]

My family came from the Cove and some from down in Chestnut Flats. I have a lot of my people buried at the Primitive Baptist Church. I was privileged to preach there once.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thanks my friend for sharing this. God bless you.

[@stephanietip]

My family were in the cove and about 90% of Laws chapel primitive Baptist church is my family

[@daniellebranley8561]

I wonder if we might be related. My grandmother was a Russell. She is buried in the Tuckaleechee Primitive Baptist Church Cemetary. Coker Hill I believe. Her mother was a Hembree.

[@johnt.chambers4204]

@@daniellebranley8561 I know of some Russells and Hembrees from the area. As far as I know, there is no connection between them and my family. That does not mean there isn't on. After several generations in such an isolated area, most families were connected in one way or another.

[@ginamcknight8115]

My family, the Tiptons, was in the cove as well.They are also buried in the Primitive Baptist cemetery.My paternal grandfather was a Baptist preacher.I was 2 when he passed and still remember him.I’m 65 now.

[@jonmason9360]

Beautiful & just plain ol caring about your neighbor. Love your work , Donnie. God Bless.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend.

[@lindapowell2397]

Most beautiful peaceful place this side of Heaven. Last visit October 2019. Dan passed January 4th, 2020. That Baptist Church was his favorite. Seeing it here sure has me in tears. We had wonderful times here. Many memories. Such a peaceful place. Perhaps before the Lord calls me home, I'll get one more visit in. Sure appreciate your stories Donnie. 🙏 God Bless 🙌

[@donnielaws7020]

So sorry to hear that about Dan my friend. God bless you. Thank you friend for sharing this. Your very welcome.

[@Highlander9740]

To Linda Powell I hope you get to see it one more time at least.

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

☹️☹️🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@maryettamoody5079]

You were blessed

[@NanaLibby]

Cades Cove is beautiful. I loved hearing you say “wonder how many souls were saved in that old church?” Did my heart good. Bless you and thanks for the beautiful video.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. God bless you.

[@thedrunkmonkey2254]

Boy I really liked that old Church A lot, a lot of Sundays worshiping God and a many sermons many sunrise services, Easters, Funerals weddings Christmas plays dedications baptisms and like you said souls saved , and that's just one little Church in one little tiny place in the whole world and only a couple of hundred years old or so not to mention the rest of the world and all the centuries gone by, when that last trumpet blows sure is gonna be a lot of us coming up out of that ground and going up, ain't they? lol

[@donnielaws7020]

Amen my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.

[@DaveCollierCamping]

Watching now

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you Dave.

[@bellestarr6484]

Thank you so much for this. My mother came from a little town in central New York State, Wayland. As a little girl, I sat with her and my Aunt Mary, while they drank coffee, smoked cigarettes and told stores just like these. I wish I'd had the writing skills to write down the stories, but I was too little. I believe that we Americans are losing out history. Thank you for adding Cades Cove to our knowledge.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thanks for sharing this my friend. Your very welcome.

[@DP-ih6nt]

I can imagine, and certainly hope, that in heaven these people who have long ago departed, are still reminiscing of the history that we will never know about……this side of heaven. ☺️ Thank you for doing this video.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thanks for sharing this my friend. Your very welcome.

[@chrismmmm7776]

God bless you brother Donnie and all reading this in Jesus Christ name

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. God bless you.

[@angiemorgan998]

Amen.

[@castironskilletgranny]

God Bless you as well, my friend. In all His Love, Grace and Mercy.

[@Angel_HippieCityHealing]

Hugs 💕✨

[@georgiapatriot13097]

Amen

[@greywindLOSP]

Ole friend I lived there in The Forge & use to hike with Mike Maples, but you & your friend opened my eyes to a few things I didn't know! Thank both of you for your time and dedication....ATB

[@donnielaws7020]

That's awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Thank you. Your very welcome.

[@davidofsa9479]

I am a retired ER doc from Athens, WV. My mom’s side of the family settled in Southwest VA and later near Kingsport as early as 1790. As a lifelong, proud Appalachian native, I want you to know how much I appreciate your videos. Thank you!

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. God bless you and Thank you.

[@bluegirl777]

Thank you for keeping the stories of those who lived in Cades Cove alive! It's so important. ♥

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@sandrabain8481]

Was there yrs ago

[@lesjones5684]

Hello blue girl ❤

[@lesjones5684]

Hello Sandra ❤

[@lesjones5684]

I was there in 1976 God bless you ❤

[@wjewell63]

These videos of yours are much appreciated....😃

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend.

[@patriotmama]

We love cafes Cove. First time we were there was 1976 while driving through the Appalachia mountains. It was spring time and there were daffodils blooming everywhere. It was gorgeous. Been there several times since. Thank you for this video. Such very interesting history.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

[@bellamia1071]

I live in Tennessee, around Nashville. However I did live around Gatlinburg for a short period of my life. I fell in love with the mountains and Cades Cove is still one of my favorite places. It is a gorgeous place and so peaceful. Thank you for this video.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing

[@terryanderson5947]

Thank you so much for telling the story about the Cove and the people who lived and died there. I'm not able to travel like I want to and you bringing us these stories is awesome. God bless you richly in your travels.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome. God bless you.

[@howdy627]

Love the old buildings and your stories

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend.

[@bl8680]

I really enjoyed this history my friend. Heart warming. Thank you and your good friend for keeping this history alive. These people all matter ❤

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

[@debroahisaacs2452]

Hi Mr Donnie I woke up at 2am got my phone to see the time. So here I set watching this wonderful video. Aren't we so blessed to be born into the best place and ancestors. God Bless, you take care.

[@donnielaws7020]

Amen my friend.

[@greg7129]

Can't beat the little stories from our history. Very important and very interesting. They should be preserved and passed on to our childrens children........on and on. Thanks

[@donnielaws7020]

Amen my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Your very welcome.

[@aunt_b3365]

Amen and Amen!

[@underdiggeroakley2903]

Your sharing of the history of our region is precious and so valuable to our interested generations, is so much appreciated . Thank you Mr. Donnie

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

[@matthewh117]

Hey Donnie. Thank you for the tour of Cade's Cove. Very interesting and beautiful place. Have a great evening friend!

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@steemerxaxon1643]

Thank you!!! Donnie.. For another great HISTORY VIDEO.. alot of people don't really appreciate HISTORY like they should.. Me being one of them when I was way younger But I mush rather hear about HISTORY as anything now that I've got older

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Your very welcome.

[@jbnorth4835]

Thank you Mr. Donnie! 👍🙏🙌💕🇺🇸

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@veralida7264]

I absolutely love this video!!❤️

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend.

[@gloriaa5060]

THUMBS up to this video!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃🎃🎆

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend.

[@bunberrier]

Its not until you get older that looking back can be as much fun as looking forward. You wonder how did others spend their time here, as you have done. Personally I love all these little anecdotes. The tree story was a perfect example.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

[@tammyevans7333]

How very nice, thanks so much! So interesting!

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@TnVolFan]

Donnie.....you are simply amazing....thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and keeping these stories going...........

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

[@mitchellculberson9336]

I love stories like these.Our ancestors found a good and quiet place to live,raise their families and made a living out of the forest and the ground they tilled for the vegetable garden.Times like these makes a man wonder if he was born to late and in the wrong centuryan has an allotted Tim to be born to grow raise a family amd then go Home to be with tje Lord.It is a sad thing that the National Park Services had to take it.Another good video,Donnie.I can't wait to see the next one.Thanks for the stories as well,brother.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thanks for sharing this my friend. Thank you. Your very welcome.

[@shelliewerner5624]

What an amazing and beautiful area...thanks for showing so much of the Cove...

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome.

[@blakemcdaniel5007]

Thank you Donnie for the video and your friend John for sharing it! God bless both yal!

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@phyllisjohnson1019]

Thank you fellas for the stories. God bless you, both (here in NE Tennessee) ✝️

[@donnielaws7020]

We Thank you friend. God bless you.

[@diggersdentysonu.k.m.d8813]

Top job as allways hope your week is going well so far 👍

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend.

[@bonsaimaster205]

I really enjoyed this video. Growing up my family vacationed in the Smokies every year and I've been many times since. I learned t about things in Cades Cove that I never knew were there.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

[@ralfgroh2719]

Never get tired of the old stories. Thanks!

[@suzukibn1131]

Cades Cove. One of my favorite places on earth. Been there many times. I always wish I could see it like it was in the 1800s. Thank you two gentlemen for a wonderful video on a wonderful place.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thank you. Your very welcome. God bless you.

[@cadeevans4623]

Interesting Donnie love hearing these stories and about cades cove thanks for sharing great video

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

[@cadeevans4623]

Your very welcome and thanks also

[@robertwhitehead3022]

Thank you Mr Donnie laws for all your posting boy that old church looks familiar can't wait to get back around thank you 🤠

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@pattyfarghaly1821]

This whole channel is a National Treasure. A go to when your feeling unwell,depressed,or lonely. A friend and a warm hug. Thank you so much.💕💕🙏🙏

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you so much for sharing this my friend. Your very welcome.

[@xjackiex24]

Howdy 🤠 Sir 😊.. have a great day.

[@donnielaws7020]

Hello friend.

[@SandyzSerious]

This is wonderful. Thank you.

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@TNgrandee3]

Donnie, thank you for this video. Cades Cove holds some very special memories for my family. In about 1986 we took my Mom and Dad to Cades Cove on their 45-wedding anniversary. We parked on loop road at one of the small parking places and walked into the field and sat around under a big oak tree and listened to Mom and Dad tell about their wedding. Mom was 16 years old, so they went from Tennessee to Spartanburg and got married. They shared 57 years together till Dad passed away. By the way, he was a Baptist preacher, Horace Higgins. Their wedding anniversary was on Nov. the 1st.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing your memories. Your welcome. God bless you.

[@jimmiekeeling925]

I enjoyed that story about your parents,sorry your dad passed.......I love cades cove so much, have not been in years...amazing all the memories there....

[@donaldwells2102]

The stories were all unknown to me Donnie, but they all are really interesting. My Great Uncle Wade Gregory was born and raised in the cove,I don't ever remember him mentioning anything about the Gregory Caves.I'm glad your buddy John and you got together to let us know about these unknown stories. Take Care now and have a Good Evening 🙂.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend for sharing this.

[@addymorris8180]

We thank you for keeping the memories alive.

[@Leo-vf3py]

Great shows keep up the good work be safe my friend

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend.

[@TruthAHPrY-A]

Thank you so much for putting this amazing storytelling video together! I love the stories of Appalachia in that area. My daddy's (who died 2 yrs ago at 93) family grew up in the park b4 it became a park, up around Pittman Center. And my mom, still alive & well at 90, grew up on Wears Valley Rd. Her Papa & Granny Wear owned the 100 acres that went up the mountain, which is now Wear Farm City Park. I'm 51. When I was a little girl, we used to walk from my Granny & Papa McCall's house, down Wears Valley Rd (which was almost all farmland then), to Granny & Pappa Wear's old homeplace & I would swing on their porch swing. I've been sad over the past 20 years to see so much of it torn down & "touristicized". But my Uncle Ronnie & Aunt Sue's old rustic cabin is right in the center of the entrance of one of the newer resorts on Wears Valley. And one of my cousins still lives in it. Also, my 5th Great Grandpa Samuel Wear was one of the early settlers in that area. He signed the Tennessee Constitution. Anyway, I love all the history of our area. Thank you for this information & I look forward to watching more of your videos.

[@donnielaws7020]

WOW Thanks for sharing your story with us my friend. Thank you. God bless you. Your very welcome.

[@margiependergrass3431]

Thank you for the history and taking the time to share these beautiful stories. God bless you both.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

[@kendrasmith6637]

Interesting… thank you. We actually met Kermit McCaughron once. He was out on his tractor in the garden behind the Dan Lawson home. He got down off his tractor and came over to talk to us. Was fun meeting him. 😊

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

[@davepowers1694]

When I was in the 5th grade, we stayed at Camp Tremont for a week as a part of a school trip, way back in 1983. One day they took us to Gregory's Cave. We got to go inside. Inside it, there is a phosphorescent rock. I never will forget the park ranger having us to turn off our flashlights, then snapping a camera flash on the rock. Sure enough, it glowed. Loved the video! Thank you!!

[@donnielaws7020]

WOW Thanks for sharing your memories with us. That's a new one my friend.

[@1CathyHendrix]

This is a great video, Donnie. Really enjoyed it. Please thank your friend, John, for sharing his stories with us. From the looks of the carving his grandfather was holding in the pic...he was certainly a talented wood carver. I love the fiddle in the background playing Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. It's just beautiful! Hope you are having a great week! God bless!

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thank you so much.

[@marshachamberlain2968]

I loved it too.

[@cathybailey2898]

Thank you so much Mr Donnie laws and thank you friend also to help out so beautifully with this video! I am so fascinated with your part of the world there! I wish to visit it one day with my husband! God's blessings going out to both of you forever and ever and always and your family's 🙏🏻🌹😇

[@mematoseven8709]

My granny was a member of Creech's Premative Baptist Church in Johnston County, NC. I went with her many times. It looked VERY similar to this one. But when I was born in the 50s they had more modern pews. It's still in use today. Thanks again Mr. Donnie and Mr. John. So many wondrous things y'all shared. And it's so beautiful there. My husband and I were there last November. Been countless times.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

[@kelliejimenez2125]

What a wonderful video! Thank you. Have a good one.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

[@annawalker1750]

Thankyou Donny and John, that was terrific ❤

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@vickidolph1581]

My husband and I and another couple visited this church a few years ago. When we got out of our vehicle, we heard the most beautiful harmonizing coming out of this old church. It was a mother, her son and daughter singing a cappella, ‘Angel Band’ 🥰🥰🥰🥰 It was a beautiful moment!!!

[@donnielaws7020]

That's awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this.

[@davidbelisle8014]

Hey Donnie, I've written several times in the comment section. I was raised in South Western part of Virginia. And for the past 35 years I've lived in the Western part of North Carolina. But most of my raisen and running around in East Tennessee. You teach me so much. Thanks, David

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing your memories with us. God bless you.

[@kayhood47]

Thank you Mister Donnie & Mister John, The stories & memories are lost to time, thanks for keeping them alive. Cades Cove is a little spot that God took special care to create. We always try to visit yearly, matter of fact we were just there when the snow and freezing temps hit. It was just breathtaking, Seeing the beauty of the light snow on the cedars, oaks & rolling hills & mountains. My grandpa was born in TN. Which is why I love the overhauls! My Dad & Grandfather's favorite clothing attire❤❤ God Bless you both.

[@donnielaws7020]

That's awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Your very welcome. God bless you.

[@tribble_trouble]

I thoroughly enjoyed these stories. Love these glimpses into the past.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend.

[@sharonmccomas4173]

Wow Donnie this was just absolutely amazing. Thank you John for helping. You can feel something special in Appalachia for sure. Donnie appreciate your stories thank you Sir

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome. God bless you.

[@jeffbrummett2449]

Such a wonderful place and so much history that needs to be told and passed down before its forgotten, Thanks Donnie for passing this on to others 👍👍 looking forward to the next episode

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Your very welcome.

[@cliffordfreeman7829]

Great stories and histories.Your Sister does some great histories as well.Well done.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thanks for sharing this my friend. Thank you.

[@bessiemann7468]

Happy November Thank you for all the stories. I love Cades cove it's beautiful and full of wildlife. I live close and we go about 3 or 4 times a year to the Smokey's

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Your very welcome.

[@kevinwood9284]

I'm from Indiana. Been to Cades cove 15 times, and I never knew about any of these places except the church. Thank you Donnie and John! My family and I are heading back there in December, and I can't wait to show my kids this! God bless

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

Thank you for sharing with us. I have been though a few times. I never knew any these stories. I would love to hear more. God bless you and your whole family sir......🙏❤🙏❤🙏😊🙂😀

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome. God bless you.

[@melodyjones5305]

Hey fellows Thank you I’m from Indiana and I’ve been there once when my husband was living .It was beautiful, I always wanted to live up there or at least come back for a visit before I’m to old. I’m 63 now. It really makes me long for my own little homestead and spend my time making a garden and fishing and jus enjoying what the good lord gave us.I wanna get back up there so bad I can almost taste the mountain spring water and breathe that fresh mountain air.Thank you so much for sharing.God bless you both.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Your very welcome. God bless you.

[@missyk1477]

Watching your videos RELAX me. They take me back to a simpler time. And I absolutely Love learning the local history. Keep up the good work!

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thank you.

[@peggyvandine1540]

Another great video Donnie !! Love the Cove !

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you so much for sharing this my friend.

[@bethgiesey9405]

Thank you Donnie for everything, especially the great history of all the communities

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@troyholley6231]

Another great video! Love this History

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend.

[@kamn8r]

As someone who has come to fall in love with Cades Cove, I really appreciate you putting this wonderful video together.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

[@milla698]

This was a great video Donnie I love the story's there great. That was a good one about the pearl harbor tree it's nice to know there are still people that come around to remember it. I put this video right up there with the one you done about John mc,caulley life in the cove. There's so much history on the east coast of this country and it's great to see you trying to keep it remembered. God bless you And your friend john

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thank you friend for sharing this. Your very welcome. God bless you.

[@stephenmayne4886]

Thanks Donnie for sharing another great story about smoky mountain.

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@amarreder6241]

I ❤ Cades Cove! Put it on your bucket list!

[@donnielaws7020]

Thanks for sharing this my friend.

[@stringbender7190]

Another great video Donnie, I definitely enjoy work. Please keep your videos coming.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend.

[@susanash1583]

Enjoyed the stories and beautiful scenery. Those early settlers worked hard to provide for their families. They experienced much heartache also over the loss of their young children. Diphtheria took the life of many children in the early 1900's.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Thanks for sharing.

[@phyllispitts6656]

Thanks for sharing this! I’ve been to Cades Cove a many a times, but little bits like this I would have never known had you not shared it. I bet there’s a lot more little stories like this all throughout the cove. Some just like this, some even more of interest! Please keep the stories a coming as long as you can.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

[@ralphgrigg9913]

Donnie I appreciate you sharing these stories lots of good information and very interesting. Thank you for sharing

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

[@sherryballington1583]

I LOVE TO LISTEN TO PRECIOUS MEMORIES. We have been to Cades Cove several times and had a picnic with my parents, kids and grandchildren.

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Thanks Donnie ,John for sharing untold stories

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@davsay2]

Great stories Donnie, thank you for sharing the history with us.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome.

[@nyk7979]

It's nice to hear stories from the other side of the mountains. Collie Payne was my great-grandfather and I had the pleasure of visiting him before he passed. I wasn't old enough to remember much, but I did get to meet Barry, his steer. Barry was too old to pull a plow by then but he was still an impressive creature none the less.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thanks for sharing this my friend.

[@pauletterichards4755]

Love this video so much wonderful history

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend.

[@sgtmajtrapp3391]

Very interesting stories. My great grandfather was a circuit riding preacher back in the early 1900s, Rev George Wolfe who lived in Western N.C have the feeling he may have traveled the Cades Cove area he preached in that area. He died in 1939.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thanks for sharing this my friend with.

[@normaberens3496]

I absolutely love your videos ! What you share makes the places come alive and helps to greatly increase ones understanding of the people and places of Appalachia And thank you so much for your Christian witness! well done! Grand Rapids, Michigan

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing this. Your very welcome.

[@elizabethschell1441]

I absolutely love this thank you so much! So much history!

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@arthurpeterson246]

Thank you Donny for keeping these precious memories alive we appreciate it thanks for all the work that went into making these videos,God Bless.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. Your very welcome. God bless you.

[@michaelbarnes7086]

Donnie, I truly enjoy your videos. I love just sitting back and letting you transport us back in time to see how our ancestors lived. I got alittle emotional at the Boring cemetery. Just knowing precious children are laying there awaiting the first ressurection of Jesus. You have a true, humble Christian spirit that the whole world needs.

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you friend. God bless you.

[@miask]

What a wonderful trip to Cades Cove. I’ve always wanted to visit. Now when I do, I can look back to this and stop at these beautiful, lonesome woods. Thank you for your hard work and beautiful photography and thank Mr. John for us!

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Your very welcome.

[@brianb713]

Thank you Donnie, love your videos

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@5050guitarman]

You have a great way of telling these stories, keep them coming !!!

[@linaleblanc8288]

Thank you for this video Mr Donnie. My maternal grandmother came from Cades Cove. Her surname was Hyatt. I love the history of this beautiful place

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Your very welcome.

[@laurablair1424]

Hi my grandpa was Thomas Jefferson Hyatt we're from all over that area

[@oregonbassboss98]

More wonderful stories of a bygone era. I can't emphasize how much I enjoy your videos. I have known a good number of folks from your neck of the woods and they knew those times real well. I was a young buck back when I knew them. I'm so glad that I got the opportunity to listen to their tales and I still try to share those tales with folks that won't ever be able to hear those stories. Those folks of my past acquaintance are all gone now but their lives and times are still fresh in my memory and I just love keeping them alive by relating the remembrances of their past. Blessings to all.

[@donnielaws7020]

Awesome my friend. Thanks for sharing your memories. God bless you.

[@oregonbassboss98]

@@donnielaws7020 You are welcome. I have to tell you that some of my fondest memories are of the incredible food. When visiting family our first meal upon arrival was a big pot of pinto beans with pork, fresh sliced tomatoes from the garden, cornbread and biscuits. Then when you thought you couldn't eat another bite, there was chess pie, 7 Up cake and apple stack cake for desert. Wow!

[@donnielaws7020]

That's awesome my friend.

[@MarkWYoung-ky4uc]

Thanks for sharing Donnie.

[@donnielaws7020]

Your very welcome my friend.

[@flushfries5633]

Stumbled across this channel recently and though I’m not from Appalachia, (Mississippi), Cade’s Cove has always been one of my favorite places to go. Used to go every summer, I ought to start up doing that again… Love the videos!

[@donnielaws7020]

Thank you so much for sharing this my friend.