The Appalachian Voice
Listen to your favorite articles from The Appalachian Voice, a publication from the nonprofit organization Appalachian Voices. We have covered environmental, outdoor and cultural news in the Appalachian Mountains since 1996, providing thorough, well-researched regional coverage.
The Appalachian Voice provides factual information about environmental concerns in our region, and celebrates the beauty and value of our mountains and communities.
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
6 min
Neighbors share about noise, unpredictable construction schedules and other disruptions from methane gas pipeline construction. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Sep 27, 2026
Sep 27, 2026
12 min
Private road and bridge projects two years after Helene. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Sep 25, 2026
Sep 25, 2026
8 min
Rural volunteer fire departments revisit Helene. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Sep 18, 2026
Sep 18, 2026
11 min
The loss and future of a hospital in Unicoi County, Tennessee. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
10 min
Health care for coal miners remains as important now as ever before. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Jul 17, 2026
Jul 17, 2026
10 min
Film production tax credit spurs growing industry. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Jul 1, 2026
Jul 1, 2026
8 min
Community uproar defeats proposal on former mineland. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Jun 24, 2026
Jun 24, 2026
9 min
A tale of two rivers after Hurricane Helene. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
6 min
Arthur Grimes has danced his own path to the most hallowed stages of roots music royalty. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Jun 16, 2026
Jun 16, 2026
7 min
Energy developers pair solar power with beekeeping in a sweet twist on clean energy. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Jun 15, 2026
Jun 15, 2026
12 min
Coalition vs. coal company. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Jun 10, 2026
Jun 10, 2026
11 min
New and persistent challenges for ESL students and programs. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Jun 9, 2026
Jun 9, 2026
5 min
A practical guide to household preparedness. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Jun 8, 2026
Jun 8, 2026
9 min
Many projects are underway around the region. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.
Jun 5, 2026
Jun 5, 2026
7 min
Many Hurricane Helene survivors struggle with delayed federal funding, financial challenges and red tape. Original theme music by Rance Garrison. Sign up for The Voice's newsletter. Learn more about Appalachian Voices.