Dave Tabler, Author at Appalachian History

Book Excerpt: ‘The Clinchfield No. 1 — Tennessee’s Legendary Steam Engine’

The revived Clinchfield #1 led excursion trains that visited 7 state capitals. Here’s the journey of the real-life little engine that could.

Historical recordings, featuring 5-string banjo master Carroll Best, document that Best was a pioneer of the melodic, 3-finger banjo style.

NC writer/historian Gary Carden speaks from personal experience about depression in an Appalachian context.

WV has a love for food ranging from heirloom culinary items such as leather britches & cornbread, to delights as simple as a pepperoni roll.

Every old log building has its own nuances & restoration difficulties to overcome. John VanArsdal’s seen some doozies in 25 years doing this.