by admin | Jul 16, 2020 | COMMUNITY sgadugi
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) and survey research firm Responsive Management recently released the results of an economic analysis showing that the presence of elk is important to the southern Appalachian community and its economy. The...
by admin | Jul 16, 2020 | COMMUNITY sgadugi
Great Smoky Mountains National Park announced recently that Steve Spanyer was chosen as the 2019 Employee of the Year. Recognition of the Employee of the Year has been a tradition in the Smokies since 1984. Although the format of this recognition has changed...
by admin | Jul 15, 2020 | COMMUNITY sgadugi
The 2020 Remember the Remained bike ride participants were Bear Allison, Laura Blythe, Nika West, Drew Johnson, Emra Arkansas, Shayla Jackson, Raylen Bark, Sis Cabe, Matt Martens, Osh and Jake Stephens, Keyonna Owle, and Jan Smith. This ride was organized by...
by admin | Jul 15, 2020 | COMMUNITY sgadugi
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF Johnson Architecture and IBI Placemaking, both of Knoxville, Tenn., won an award recently for their work on the Cherokee Cultural Corridor master plan. The North Carolina Chapter of the American Society of...
by admin | Jul 14, 2020 | COMMUNITY sgadugi
By SCOTT MCKIE B.P. ONE FEATHER STAFF A Cherokee sweat lodge structure, dating back hundreds of years, has been found in the Yellowhill Community. Just off of Acquoni Road, the EBCI (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) Tribal Housing Division has been...
by admin | Jul 14, 2020 | COMMUNITY sgadugi
Mainspring Conservation Trust recently acquired 40 acres in Macon County that holds considerable cultural heritage significance. The property, just north of Franklin and south of the Little Tennessee River, is viewable from Scenic Hwy 28 and includes Watagua...