Table of Contents

Mountain Scene
Join us as we visit the people, the places and the events
around the Mountain South. By Mary Ellen Miller

Arts & Entertainment
Front Row Seats
Eric Taylor
The legendary Texas songwriter plays the Down Home 
in Johnson City, Tenn. By Aislinn O’Connor

Akira Blount
A Tennessee dollmaker’s work gains worldwide
acclaim. By Donna Levine-Small

Active Lifestyles
Making Tracks
Adventure and solitude meet in alternative winter sports.
By Nancy C. Williams

Outdoor Writer
Johnny Molloy
His home is his backpack and his office is America’s backcountry.
By John Quaintance

Features
Sexy, Successful Singles
Meet 14 of the area’s exceptional and interesting individuals who happen to be single. By Emily Katt

Places & Spaces

Mast Farm Inn
It’s all in the family at the Mast Farm Inn located
in Valle Crucis, N.C. By Linda Kramer

At Home
The Marcum Home
A little piece of heaven at River’s Bend Farm in
Southwestern Virginia. By Leigh Anne W. Hoover

Food
The Best of Junior League Cookbooks
From couscous to sea scallops—learn a new recipe or try
a long-time favorite while supporting a fine organization.
By Tammy Blevins

Restaurant Retrospect
Harvest Table
Growing and going organic at the Harvest Table Restaurant
and General Store. By Ann N. Yungmeyer

Dining Out
Mountain South Dining Guide
A sampler platter from restaurants across the region.

Departments
Let’s Chat
Branding Marcuee Mountain South. By Mary Ellen Miller

Events Calendar
Highlights from regional festivals, arts, recreation,
storytelling and more.