HOMETOWNS

#301 Asheville, NC
Short Description
In this episode of HOMETOWNS, we explore the creative mountain spirit of Asheville, NC.

Long Description
Discover Asheville, North Carolina, where the Blue Ridge Mountains cradle a city of artists, dreamers, and doers. From craft breweries to street performers, farmers to conservationists, Asheville thrives on creativity and connection to nature.


#302 Grand County, CO
Short Description
Explore Grand County, Colorado, where rugged peaks meet resilient communities.

Long Description
Venture into Grand County, Colorado, where towering peaks and vast valleys hold stories of ranchers, adventurers, and families who call this rugged land home. It’s a place where mountain culture, outdoor spirit, and small-town resilience converge.


#303 Chincoteague Island, VA
Short Description
We head to Chincoteague, VA, where wild ponies and island charm endure.

Long Description
Step onto Chincoteague Island, Virginia, where salt marshes meet sandy shores, and wild ponies run free. This coastal community blends fishing traditions, natural beauty, and a spirit of independence shaped by tides and time.


#304 The Shoals, AL
Short Description
Down in The Shoals, music and river culture shape a legendary story.

Long Description
Travel to The Shoals, Alabama, a river-driven region where the sounds of Muscle Shoals shaped American music. Here, culture, history, and community pride echo as loudly as the songs recorded on its banks.


#305 Wythe County, VA
Short Description
Wythe County, VA, stands at a historic crossroads of Appalachian life, where heritage, resilience, and community shape everyday living.

Long Description
Journey to Wythe County, Virginia, where mountain ridges and Main Streets share a story of grit, heritage, and community spirit. From Revolutionary War foundations to enduring local traditions, Wythe County embodies the resilience of Appalachia and the lasting power of home.


#306 Grayson County, VA
Short Description
Grayson County, VA, where mountain beauty, music, and community pride shape a deep sense of home.

Long Description
Journey to Grayson County, Virginia, where Mount Rogers rises high, music runs deep, and craftsmanship, tradition, and community endure. From old-time fiddles and handmade guitars to storied basketball legacies and close-knit towns, this episode explores how people, place, and pride continue to define what home truly means.


#307 Fairbanks, AK
Short Description
Far north in Fairbanks, Alaska, survival and wonder walk hand in hand.

Long Description
Step into Fairbanks, Alaska, where midnight sun and northern lights shape daily life. This frontier city blends Indigenous heritage, gold rush grit, and modern resilience, standing as a beacon of survival and wonder at the edge of the Arctic.


#308 Fayetteville, AR
Short Description
Fayetteville, Arkansas, thrives with Ozark spirit and youthful energy.

Long Description
Discover Fayetteville, Arkansas, a city where Ozark Mountain charm blends with university energy. Rich in music, food, and tradition, Fayetteville celebrates both progress and heritage in the heart of the Natural State.


#309 Nevis Island, Part 1
Short Description
On Nevis, Caribbean beauty and history create a story all its own.

Long Description
Sail to Nevis, a Caribbean island where volcanic peaks, rich history, and warm community spirit converge. From Alexander Hamilton’s birthplace to vibrant village life, Nevis holds stories of resilience, beauty, and belonging.


#310 Nevis Island, Part 2
Short Description
Nevis today: a small island making big decisions about its future.

Long Description
In Part 2 of our Nevis journey, we step into the present to explore the island as it operates today. From those who work here and invest here to those who protect the land and shape its future, we meet dive masters, business owners, resort leaders, and community voices navigating growth and preservation. This is a small island making big decisions in real time.