BIG STONE GAP VIRGINIA | SOUTHWEST VA COAL MINE TOWN IN THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS

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We traveled to the Coal Mine town of Big Stone Gap Virginia in the Appalachian Mountains. Karen is a true southern lady raised in the Southwest mountains of Appalachia. In the video Karen retraces some of her steps growing up and shows us around town. We visit the Southwest Virginia Museum, Powell Valley Overlook, Harry W. Meador Jr. Coal Museum, June Tolliver House, Trail of the Lonesome Pine Outdoor Drama and take a walk downtown for the sites and sounds of the once thriving coal mining town of Big Stone Gap Virginia. ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Click "Show More"
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@user-qt9uj5ih2s 2 ай бұрын

I grew up in the trail of the lonsome pine play. Im now 74 .thanks for the great memory.

@sheryllawson4868 Жыл бұрын

I read almost all Adriana's books. My husband and I took a trip to Tennessee and stopped at Big Stone Gap. It was very quiet when we went everyone was kind. I loved the museum it is beautiful

@stellamariesmithson1431 Жыл бұрын

Love your home town Karen. Thank you.

@jimmygilbert7966 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing like growing up in a small town. Big Stone Gap is a beautiful town nothing like being from the South God Bless and thanks for the tour

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

So True, Jimmy! Yes and yes! Thank you! ~ Karen

@JuneGirl35 2 жыл бұрын

It's a racist town

@davidabbott7673 3 жыл бұрын

I was born on Callahan Avenue in Appalachia in 1954. Attended 1st grade at Appalachia Elementary in 1960. We moved to what was called the "Southern" near Powell Valley High School and attended East Stone Gap Elementary grades 2-5. Our family then moved to Frankfort, Indiana where I completed High School and entered the military for 20 years. The last time I was in Big Stone Gap was July 1981 when my Mother passed. She is buried in Dryden. My childhood remembrance of Big Stone Gap was the Police Station next to a River and a Super Market named "Buckles". I also remember a large fish in the lower section of the Southwest Virginia Museum. I still have relatives in Big Stone Gap and Keokee. We plan to visit in the near future.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

So awesome to hear your connection to the area, David. My stepfather, Wendell, was from the Keokee/Stonega area. He played football for Appalachia HS. And was in the military also. That first town hall we went up when we were little was beside the river. I remember Buckles for a little while after we moved there. And our second house there was in the southern area, only about a mile from Powell Valley High School. Small world, huh?! Thanks for sharing! ~ Karen

@lukesong7870 3 жыл бұрын

I love big stone gap

@erkhardtify 2 жыл бұрын

I've never been there, but my Grandparents were born and raised there! Beautiful town.

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

It really is. Thanks for watching Cody!

@jenniferjohnson7279 Жыл бұрын

My husband and his very large family are from big stone gap.they moved up north and we met as teenagers. his mom was born in the wild cat and raised in the coal camps. his family history goes back to 1600s ,the revolutionary war and civil war ancestors. I told him i saw a video on Appalachia and he told me i talked like a yankee,its called appalach"ee".....but when he took me down home to see where he grew up ,i loved it.

@vicbuisset5586 3 жыл бұрын

I loved going to southwest VA when I worked for the state. Have some good friends in Wise County and spent lots of time in Wise, Pound, Big Stone Gap, Norton, Clinchwood, and Breaks Interstate Park. I still have a big piece of coal shale on my desk to remind me of being out there.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing Vic!

@teresacantrell7400 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing, I seen the Trail of Tears when I was growing up. I would love to see that again.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Great, Teresa! Thanks for sharing! ~ Karen

@frankholcomb7920 2 жыл бұрын

Also my parents got married at The trail of the lonesome pine. They were both cast memebers my dad was the Red Fox in 1980. At the end of the last show they got married and surprised the audience.

@madelinewelch4325 Жыл бұрын

Today is the day. I am finally going to BSG where my grandfather is from. I am so excited to meet my family/cousins there.

@FridaysForever Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Madeline - have fun.

@mitchsmith1268 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up in the Wild Cat went to Florida as kid come back often over the years to visit brothers sisters and family in the area Love it still my home

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

How cool, Mitch! Thanks for sharing! ~ Karen

@fredsnodgrass9695 2 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the memories, grew up in the gap

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Fred! Great place to spend a childhood! ~ Karen

@bjudson59 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I have been there many times. My great grandmother and grandparents lived in Artesian Well Hollow. Very good memories. Thank you.

@mikewilson4396 3 жыл бұрын

Great video...the movie was great too...had many memories as a kid getting those drinks from those vending machines and yes putting that bag of peanuts in the drink..we didn't have much STUFF but we had each other..Now seems everyone has a lot of STUFF but not much time for each other..those times were precious memories..Thanks for the great videos..✌

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike, that’s a wise and sad observation about how times have changed. But grateful for such fond childhood memories. Glad you saw the 🎥 ! ~ Karen

@mikewilson4396 3 жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever Thanks Karen..❤✌

@022100bmlotus Жыл бұрын

Thank You Mike and Karen. Very good job.

@pamelahelms1313 3 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely way to get to know ya’ll a little more and it is a wonderful little town….just put it on my bucket list…..great job!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Pamela! So glad you enjoyed and watched. ~Karen

@sb9106 Жыл бұрын

Love the video. My Mamaw lived there. Still have family there. My same is Sharon and I have a twin named Karen too😊

@jacquelinecapri9196 2 жыл бұрын

Luv your video. I also grew up in BSG, graduated PVHS in the 80's, went to college @ ETSU. I even lived in Gray TN for a bit. Brings back a lot of memories. ❤️

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

Wow - thanks for sharing Jacqueline.

@rhondawomble9036 3 жыл бұрын

This is my hometown. Born and raised here, raised my children here and now my grandchildren. I love this little neck of the woods. Grateful and blessed with such a loving, down to earth, God fearing place to call home.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@glendonkirkpatrick4881 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this place with us and mentioning the movie Big Stone Gap. My wife and I just got done watching it. We really enjoyed it. May God keep blessing both of you. We look forward to seeing more.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you watched the movie. Thanks for watching. the. video. God bless.

@jamesmabe2448 2 жыл бұрын

To the guy, filming everything, You gotta love that Girl's Accent!!

@jtq69 Жыл бұрын

Thoroughly enjoyed your video. I spent many summers of my youth in Big Stone Gap with my grandmother as my mother grew up there and my father grew up in Appalachia. Wonderful memories

@lynettestephens5152 2 жыл бұрын

I really loved your home town story, Karen. I could tell how much pride you have for Big Stone Gap & being raised in a beautiful small town. Thank you so much for taking us on your trip down memory lane. And yes, I always put peanuts in whatever “cola” I was drinking. I still occasionally have cola & peanuts even now & I’m 74 years old. ♥️

@MajesticMe429 Жыл бұрын

I loved Peanuts in my Coke. I'm from the South, (NC). 👍🙂❤️

@stevenkatz402 3 жыл бұрын

What a awesome visit to Big Stone Gap.Thank you so much for sharing.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting.

@mattgilly1924 Жыл бұрын

I could write a very long note, but I’ll try to keep it brief. My dad’s family were all born and raised in Big Stone Gap/Powell Valley area. They moved up to IN in 1944. Long story about the move. Just think moonshine. I recall my first visit back in 2002-2003. It felt like home. I have been back a few times. Unfortunately, I don’t know any of our distant family - Gilley’s, Gibson’s, Collier’s, and Carter’s and the older generation that may have known my grandparents and older aunts are most likely not with us any longer. Thank you for sharing and I would love to hear more.

@bonniekaye Жыл бұрын

Awesome town! 🙂👍❤️❤️

@susieanddavidsweany508 Жыл бұрын

My dad and I poured peanuts in our coke. It is really good. Susie

@storyhasit3648 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed seeing this! My grandfather's family was from Powell Valley area. He used to talk about how beautiful it was.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

How great! Powell Valley is super pretty! And the name of my Alma Mater! Thanks for sharing! ~ Karen

@tarafreeland7610 3 жыл бұрын

Love the charm of small towns! It's a beautiful area where you grew up. Thank you for giving a tour and telling about the history. When you see it visually it definitely draws you in more. Beautiful pic of you and your sisters. Thank you Karen for sharing part of your life. ❤ Bless you both!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Tara and thank so much for the kind comment! God bless!!

@PastorJimVail 3 жыл бұрын

Karen, what a beautiful town to grow up in!! Thank you (and Mike) for sharing it with us!!! ❤🙂👍

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Jim. Thanks for your kind words.

@catherineanderson8820 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Had great big ole bottles of RC cola or the big green bottles of coke....the kind of soda that would make your eyes water...lol....sodas are not like they use to be when we were growing up....but yes...I also have alot of memories of those ole coke machines.... pulling out a coke or RC cola and putting peanuts in it....still do it today....one of my favorite snacks.....:) Thanks for the wonderful videos! God Bless y'all

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Catherine, seems like more people experienced the cola and peanuts than we thought. Yes, I agree, I'm not really a soda drinker anymore, but it does seem like they were stronger back in the day. ~ Karen

@slimwarren65 2 жыл бұрын

I was raised here had my kids here, just moved this year away, other reasons, but it is a beautiful place and the nature there I will miss alot... Alot of hiking there caving an more... Flag rock is awesome also you can go to a place to swim called the devil's bathtub...

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

It's a beautiful area.

@randyboney3719 3 жыл бұрын

The singing group I used to play for recorded 3 cassettes at Maggard Studio in Big Stone Gap.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Oh cool, Randy! We know Maggard’s well and some others who recorded there! Thanks for sharing! ~ Karen

@rhondawomble9036 3 жыл бұрын

Randy, who did you play for? My Momma and Aunt recorded their Albums at Maggard's. They were the Falin Sister's.

@randyboney3719 3 жыл бұрын

@@rhondawomble9036 The Pleasant Ridge Trio. This was about 30 years ago. We are from MIssissippi.

@gingersparks8448 2 жыл бұрын

OMG!!! I just discovered y’all’s KZfaq Channel last week! I Love it!! I am from Grundy, VA (Buchanan County) and we used to play Powell Valley in Football!!! My Dad was one of the Grundy football coaches! I now live in Cedar Bluff, VA, but I am a Teacher in Buchanan County!! I love Southwest Va!! Nothing like it!!! God Bless Y’all!!!

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ginger! Welcome to our youtube family!! Thanks so much for sharing with us and we love SouthWest Va. God bless!

@mikemikeh5688 3 жыл бұрын

She has a voice you would here on a hometown country cooking show!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing.

@starlaphillips9169 3 жыл бұрын

Been so long since I've seen the movie I had to watch it again ..just finished. It was just as good as I remember .

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Starla. We want to watch it again soon too. ~ Karen

@starlaphillips9169 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the visit to Big Stone Gap . Watched the movie , and read the book .Great stuff !! Loved this vlog ..another great one !!!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Always appreciate you watching and commenting, Starla. ~ Karen

@coryfowler804 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for another great show guys beautiful town KAREN grew up in luv the video GOD BLESS b safe

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you, Cory. Blessings to you! ~ Karen

@coryfowler804 3 жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever thank you

@olafpamela 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful town, thanks for sharing alittle about yourself.😊❤🚂⛰

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Pamela. It is a beautiful place to grow up. ~ Karen

@TMeAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place and story! Loved it!🤗

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@tennesseesmoky9012 3 жыл бұрын

It’s always good to go back home. Nothing better to bring back memories and to help us remember where we really come from. Thank you for taking us along for the visit. - Tennessee Smoky

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

So true, we agree. Appreciate you coming along! ~ Karen

@robinthomason930 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I grew up in the North Ga mountains and still live in my hometown.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robin!

@gooorooogaming 2 жыл бұрын

My hometown too!

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@dianer8004 3 жыл бұрын

That was very enjoyable to watch. Thank you

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it Diane! Thank you! ~ Karen 😊

@dvaughn2071 3 жыл бұрын

I used to drive a truck through there every week. I came up from Greenville,SC. I sure miss that ride through wise county and on up through west Virginia. Thanks for the video

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and sharing with us David!

@bettyboopputman9652 3 жыл бұрын

I so enjoyed this! Thank you very much for sharing.Just luv ya both.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Betty and it's our pleasure. Love ya back!

@AndersonMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Always nice to go back to your home town. Had grand fathers and great uncles who worked in the coal mines, very hard work they done. They yellow mine machine my pap ran one. Im from the north (Pa.) and do the peanuts in coke. Till this day nothing beats a coke that in a glass bottle. Love all the videos you all do :)

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

So neat, Les. Thanks for sharing and telling us about the machine and your pap. Thankful to have you in our community! ~ Karen

@judyparker8283 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed visiting your pretty hometown via your video!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Judy! Appreciate you visiting with us! ~ Karen 😀

@angiesue3811 3 жыл бұрын

We have been at that overlook many times on our way home from Pigeon Forge. The view is amazing! Can't wait to stop at Big Stone Gap and explore the town. Thank you for sharing❤❤

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! Our pleasure.

@briantriplett2395 Жыл бұрын

Lived here for 20 plus years.

@kathyfugere6085 2 жыл бұрын

Rita Mae Brown has lots of Virginia history in her books

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kathy.

@MrGator216 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, I really enjoyed it. Beautiful Countryside.... thank you...I live in Jonesville now I was born and raised in Fortlaudale Florida.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing!

@rayepard2241 3 жыл бұрын

That was such a nice adventure, It almost felt like I was really there back in the day. This is my favorite video of all of yours, it was good for the soul...

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your kind words, Ray! There’s power in story and every one has a story to share! ~ Karen

@Counselor77 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! You just introduced me to a new place to visit! We take little road trips all over the state.

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome Bernie!

@anndickerson1605 3 жыл бұрын

Injoy your videos very much. My Sister and Brother n Law lived in Johnson City. Rev Jerry B Fleenor and Eleanor. He was a minister at 2 churches there. My Sister Eleanor worked at ESU for years in the office. They resided in Johnson City up to 2021, She passed away in Feb. Jerry passed 5 yrs ago. I also lived in Marion,Sugar Grove Va in 1968 thru 70. Keep up the Great Work. My Husband is a truck driver and He use to go to Big Stone Gap every week.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ann! Thank you so much for sharing with us about your family. We appreciate you watching our adventures.

@johnpond6030 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing part of your past what a beautiful little town once again thank you

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure!

@courtneystevens6887 3 жыл бұрын

Really neat seeing where you grew up, Karen! Looks like a beautiful, quaint little town. I also enjoyed seeing a pic of you with your sisters! You and your twin sister do look identical!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Courtney! Yes, I think we are!

@courtneystevens6887 3 жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever You’re welcome! That’s so cool! I think I already mentioned this, but my Paternal Grandmother and Great Aunt were identical twins. I prayed for twins, and God blessed Kyle and I with fraternal twins. God is so good!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so neat. I believe that too. My mom is also a twin which is unusual since it normally skips a generation. A twin had twins. ☺️ ~ Karen

@courtneystevens6887 3 жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever Wow, that is unusual, but super cool!

@anthonylauria1836 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful. Thank you for sharing your childhood. Such a beautiful area to grow up in. God bless. Have a blessed weekend 😊.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

It was a lonely place to spend my childhood. Blessings to you, Anthony! ~ Karen 😇

@terrilynwoodfin8980 2 жыл бұрын

My family is from Big Stone Gap. I still have a cousin living there.

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!

@senoritabella3 3 жыл бұрын

I visited this time last year. My dad’s side is from there living in cadet section of town. My mawmaw went to Powell valley in the 40s. Her first job was Carmine’s where she met my pawpaw ❤️

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing Valerie!

@michaelstrong3634 3 жыл бұрын

Love that town, so many memories visiting there. My grandma lived in Stonega. I have a relative still living there Selma Hart she was a teacher.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

I ask my Stepfather, Wendell, if he knows her. Or my brother -In-law, who’s a pastor in the Derby/Stonega area, David. ~ Karen

@hcleaner 3 жыл бұрын

Oh how I LOVED the Big Stone Gap series. One of my favorites. In fact I’ve read all of Trigiani’s books. Thanks for taking us on a trip to your hometown. I’m interested in making a trip there myself now. That’s the beauty of being retired now, we can go places whenever we desire. Yesterday, we drove over to Pretty Place in SC. Beautiful, but we need to go back because the view was obscured by the smoke from out West that is here now.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so great, Wendy! I graduated with Mike Trigiani, her brother! Glad you all are getting to travel whenever you desire to do so! ~ Karen 😃

@jimmyjohn837 3 жыл бұрын

One of your very best videos. It might be your best and yes I have poured peanuts in a coke. Thanks for all your great work.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Jimmy!

@turquoisebb3582 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful area just loved the history thanks for sharing 😊

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Thanks for coming along!

@TheGrayLifewithJimPearl 3 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful area to grow up in. Thanks for showing us your home town

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment.

@jodypugh3366 3 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely town Karen, with lot's of interesting history!Thanks so much for sharing your home town memories!We'd love to visit sometime!🥰

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jody. I think so! Hope you get to visit. ~ Karen

@eltoro6688 2 жыл бұрын

At 15:20 that machine is an undercutter. It was used to cut along the FLOORLINE of the coal seam so the coal could be cut loose by the Continuous Mining Machine (1st Yellow Machine).

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for answering the question we appreciate the information.

@furryfriends1639 3 жыл бұрын

Yep we put peanuts in our coke too. That's a beautiful place. Want to see the Blue Ridge Mountains someday.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! And hope you get to the mountains.

@Julie-ms9ss 3 жыл бұрын

Very pretty little town. Thanks for sharing !

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome, Julie! Glad you joined us! ~ Karen

@joejeffers2406 3 жыл бұрын

What an awesome tour of your hometown thanks for taking us along beautiful place looks like a Lotta great memories thanks for doing what you do God bless and have a great week

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for coming along, glad you enjoyed it, Joe. ~ Karen

@PTAdventures86 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful place. Thank you for sharing your life and hometown!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

You’re so welcome, thanks for watching! ~ Karen

@omadavis4858 2 жыл бұрын

Love the view at Powell Valley. My family is from Clintwood, Virginia.

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! It's beautiful.

@chrisfrye8258 Жыл бұрын

I was born raised in big stone, I grew up in the southern and anyone from big stone u know where tiger market was or maybe still is. Itsb33n 18 yrs since I been back but this video brought back so many memories for me. Ty! Did u happen to see if John fox Jr house was still there? This is my husband's account my name is jeanna fields and also went to Powell valley. My father is buried in the cemetery right behind the big marble Bible that's out in what we used to call the valley back then. I loved this place as a child but things were different back then. Again ty for sharing!

@shoogazlemonscakes6001 3 жыл бұрын

Great tour yall👍I absolutely love living here,seeing this in a different perspective makes me appreciate the awe & wonder of living in a beautiful area

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks so much for watching and sharing with us.

@darlenesexton122 3 жыл бұрын

It is Beautiful there also

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

:-)

@stephaniemariephotography5179 3 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this video! We drive right by there when we go to visit my mom and stepdad in Hazard, Kentucky. I need to stop and look around sometime for sure. Karen, you make a great tour guide. It is such a pretty little town.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Stephanie, thank you. Yes, we used to visit cousins when we were little in Ky. ~ Karen

@keithsanders2792 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful area you grew up in Karen. My maternal grandpa John Harris was raised by his grandfather somewhere in southwest Virginia. We're still trying to obtain info. Enjoyed the video, thanks for taking us along.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool, Keith. I hope you find out more. ~ Karen

@cherylmikell899 3 жыл бұрын

What a treasure! Such a sweet video of YOUR story. I can't wait for your husband's story and the rest of the videos. My husband and I honeymooned in Gatlinburg 22 years ago on July 17th.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Cheryl! We appreciate you taking the time to comment.

@LulaLinz 2 жыл бұрын

Read the book & seen the movie but it's great to see the town up close in your video! Beautiful place! I grew up in a small town in a valley over here in Scotland & Big Stone Gap reminds me so much of it. Thank you for sharing your town 💛

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

How cool is that, Linz! Glad you got a closer look and it reminds you of the valley in Scotland! Love that! ~Karen

@shinybrightsouth1585 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing your story!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate how you’re always so nice, Chad. Thanks for watching! ~ Karen

@bobhill1158 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! My father was from Big Stone, and I remember coming here as a young boy. I retired last year, had been in the Baltimore area, but moved into “the valley “. I have relatives here, including two that live across the street from “Powell Valley HS” (I still have trouble calling it Union). Wonderful place to be!!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Bob! Thanks so much for sharing your memories with us.

@Julzyboo 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love the history!!! Lots in common! Coke n peanuts, coal mines, and of course ETSU.💙

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Go Bucs! Thanks, Julz! ~ Karen 💙💛

@ritalockett9788 2 жыл бұрын

Karen ,I enjoyed seeing your hometown. It looked like a great place to grow up in .We used a coal burning furnace for heat in the house I grew up in. I put peanuts in my coke also when I was young. That is a nice museum in the town. I bet they put on a good play there. Thanks for showing us your hometown.

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Rita for sharing with us.

@michaelredmond8427 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a Great Relaxing Escape on this Saturday morning! My cousin who was like my sister who passed in 2012 taught me to put peanuts in the coke bottle. Brought back great memories!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Michael, I haven’t had that in years. Thanks for watching! Glad you had such a close cousin to grow up with. ~Karen

@jdscoco 3 жыл бұрын

That place looks beautiful! What a great place to grow up!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

It really was a nice small town to live as a child and teen. Wouldn’t trade it for anything! ~ Karen

@onestrike6582 3 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely place I wanna go there quiet place nice neighborhood,historical sites and country musics that's my grand ole opry y'all ❤️❤️❤️ by the way u got a beautiful sister Karen..have a good day to u guys God bless 🙏🙏

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Roland. It is a wonderful place to grow up and visit. And the history and music are the best. ~ Karen

@tdufrene4 3 жыл бұрын

hey karen you make a great tour guide thank you for the adventure

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, thanks so much, Terry. ~Karen

@janetchaffin7038 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the nice video. We travel US 23 going to the Smokies, but we haven't stopped in Big Stone Gap. Thanks for the tour, and keep up the great work.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Janet, maybe you can stop in BSG sometime. Thanks for watching. ~ Karen

@frankholcomb7920 2 жыл бұрын

I love your guys channel. My wife and I go to the smokies all the time and it is my favorite place ever. I am also from Wise Co Virginia and actually graduated from Appalachia High School in 03. Though I haven’t lived in BSG town. I grew up in West Norton and a lot of my friends and family do live in BSG. I have however, lived in Appalachia and Olinger outside of BSG. My wife and I went there yesterday and this lead me to this video. Hadn’t realized you we re from BSG but you look very familiar. Who are ya Kin too. I’m sure I know your family and you probably know mine. Anyways Ty for your great content and for bringing some positivity to Wise Co. I hadn’t realized how much it changed. I can’t believe Mutual is gone and now BSG has a brewery in the town. When I moved away, WISE CO was still a dry county on Sundays and no restaurant or place served alcohol to the public. Give the town another 10 or 15 years and it could be the next Gatlinburg.

@FridaysForever 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing!

@michelle9432 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Thanks for sharing this video, it’s great. Love all the history. Happy weekend to you both.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michelle. We’re grateful for you!

@michelle9432 3 жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever I’m moving to Nashville in a few months, then next year to East Tennessee. Sister lives in Greeneville now but we are going to somewhere a little bigger in East Tn. Your videos have helped so much. Can’t wait for the seasons.

@AnnC.... 3 жыл бұрын

Love your Video, Thank you

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ann. We appreciate how you always comment with such kind words! ~ Karen ❤️

@geomadcat 3 жыл бұрын

Peanuts in a RC cola bottle! Still do it!! Awesome vblog , big stone gap is one of my favorite books!!

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s so neat! Glad to hear you read the book and still do the cola peanuts thing! ~ Karen

@joeym5355 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for the Great video I'm from Roanoke Virginia

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Roanoke is a beautiful area as well! Been there many times! ~ Karen

@rebeladventures2887 3 жыл бұрын

Best video yet! Kim and I loved to hear Karen’s connection to Big Stone Gap.

@FridaysForever 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark & Kim! Still hoping to meet you both in person some day! ~Karen

@rebeladventures2887 3 жыл бұрын

@@FridaysForever us too. I’ve been working home loans so much lately that I haven’t had any time to spend on KZfaq but we still watch all your videos and haven’t forgotten about y’all