Seasoned In Appalachia, a cookbook by Jimmy Proffitt
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In this special episode of Foothills Of The Smokies, the tables are turned as host Jimmy Proffitt steps into the guest seat. Guest host Beth Haynes leads a heartfelt and engaging conversation about Jimmy’s new cookbook, Seasoned In Appalachia. Jimmy shares the story behind the book, the inspiration drawn from Appalachian foodways, and the traditions that shaped both his cooking and storytelling. Listeners will hear behind-the-scenes moments from the cookbook journey, reflections on heritage recipes, and the deeper meaning of preserving regional culture through food. Beth Haynes, an...
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A chat with Distiller, Keener Shanton of Old Forge Distillery
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In anticipation of starting this podcast, Foothills Of The Smokies, I sat down with Keener Shanton, Head Distiller for Old Forge Distillery. So we taped this more than a year before, just as they were about to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. That milestone has come and gone, but like a good spirit, the discussion still aged well, and we wanted you to hear it.
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Merry Christmas To All, and to all a good night!
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Enjoy this special Christmas Eve reading of T'was The Night Before Christmas. This is a recording we did a couple of years ago, on the 200th anniversary of the the publication of the poem. So make some hot cocoa, lay out the cookies, and gather the family around. Merry Christmas from our Old Mill Family to yours.
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All things Tourism for the City Of Pigeon Forge with Leon Downey
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On this episode of Foothills of the Smokies, we sit down with Leon Downey, Director of Tourism for the City of Pigeon Forge, to talk about tourism in one of East Tennessee’s most visited destinations. Leon shares insights into how Pigeon Forge, Tennessee welcomes millions of visitors each year, the story behind how the town got its name, and what goes into promoting a community we’re proud to call home. With a population of just over 6,000 full-time residents, Pigeon Forge hosts more than 8 million visitors annually, offering memorable experiences through its lodging, restaurants,...
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LandonTalks with The Old Mill
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Today we’ve got a real treat for you. I sat down with Landon Bryant — the voice, the storyteller, and the heart behind LandonSpeaks, and his charming wife Kate. You know him for his wit, his Southern charm, and the way he puts into words what so many of us in the South feel in our bones. Together, they host a podcast of their own called We’re talking all things home, place, creativity, and the stories that shape who we are. So settle in, pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, and join us for a conversation that feels like front-porch talk with an old friend. You can find Landon...
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Baking In The American South with cookbook author, Anne Byrn - part 2
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Join us for the second part of our two-part episode with cookbook author, Anne Byrn about her latest cookbook, Baking In The American South. She stopped by to talk with us on her book tour for Baking In The American South, where she brings to life stories of baking, telling a unique history of the South through those who baked. From home kitchens, tea rooms, boardinghouses, bakeries, and even The White House. Her book speaks of the resilience, assimilation, and about using what the land provided. She covers the South's complicated history, and also of its famous artisinal mills and the...
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Baking In The American South with cookbook author, Anne Byrn - part 1
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In a two-part series, we're speaking with Anne Byrn, an award-winning cookbook author and friend. She stopped by to talk with us on her book tour earlier this year for Baking In The American South. She brings to life stories of baking throughout the South, telling a unique history of the South through those who baked. From home kitchens, tea rooms, boardinghouses, bakeries, and even the White House. They speak of the resilience, assimilation, and using what the land provided. They speak of the South's complicated baking history and also of its famous artisanal mills and the communities created...
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How do the Smokies rely on SmokiesLife?
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We talk to Jaqueline Harp of SmokiesLife about what the fundraising organization does to support The Great Smoky Mountains National Park. From the gift shops they opperate to the educational programs they provide to visitors of the Park, they make sure our most-visited National Park is one that guests want to come back and visit time after time.
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What does Chuck Childers, our Head Miller, put in his cornbread?
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We talked with Chuck Childers, Head Miller of The Old Mill for more than 17 years now. We recorded this last year in anticipation of starting our podcast, so you'll hear him refer to his 15 years with the mill. In our conversation, Chuck gives us the ins and outs of running a nearly 200-year-old grist mill, a responsibility he takes seriously, but his laugh often tells you he's rarely a serious guy. As a former Marine, he still keeps a regimen to each day, starting well before sunup, with a plan to get the job done. But, as he explains, there is rarely a typical day, so plans have to...
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Season 1 Trailer - Foothills Of The Smokies Podcast
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Welcome to the Foothills Of The Smokies podcast, brought to you by The Old Mill in Pigeon Forge, TN. In each 30 minute episode we will talk to the folks who help shape The Old Mill, such as our Makers, Owners, and Managers. But, we will also talk to folks throughout the Smokies region and all across the South. Tune in for each episode to learn a little bit more about what makes The Old Mill turn, and get the inside scoop on what makes The Great Smoky Mountains a destination for more that 12 million folks each year.
info_outlineToday we’ve got a real treat for you. I sat down with Landon Bryant — the voice, the storyteller, and the heart behind LandonSpeaks, and his charming wife Kate. You know him for his wit, his Southern charm, and the way he puts into words what so many of us in the South feel in our bones. Together, they host a podcast of their own called Landon Talks with Kate.
We’re talking all things home, place, creativity, and the stories that shape who we are. So settle in, pour yourself a glass of sweet tea, and join us for a conversation that feels like front-porch talk with an old friend.
You can find Landon as LandonTalks , and Kate as TheCoolestKate on Instagram.
Foothills Of The Smokies Podcast is brought to you today by The Old Mill. Our historic gristmill, in continual operation since 1830, is the cornerstone of our spot right here in Pigeon Forge, TN, in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. We’ve been welcoming families for decades, and now we invite you to join us as we tell the stories of not only the people and what they do here at The Old Mill, but of folks from all across our beautiful region here in the South. I’m your host, Jimmy Proffitt, and this is Foothills Of The Smokies.