Courtnee Turner Hoyle Firebird Winner Author Interview

Published: Aug. 18, 2022, 8:50 p.m.

I was raised in Unicoi County, surrounded by the traditions and dialect of the area. I embraced the regional stories, mountain views, culture-except sweet tea and unannounced visits-and sought to correct the misconceptions about the local people and the town stories that turned into rumors. I reside in Erwin, Tennessee, with my children and...