Cherokee Heritage and Cultural Expert Nobody knows how long the Cherokee people have lived in the Great Smoky Mountains, but Cherokee stories describe hunts of the mastodon that once lived in the region nearly 11,000 years ago. Cherokee artists [...]
The Meadowlark Smoky Mountain Heritage Center is heating up the summer with local events that showcase the deep roots of these incredible mountains. This past weekend Darren Nicholson, Grammy nominated musician, winner of multiple IBGMA Awards and founding member of [...]
Listen to the new podcast, Gateway to the Smokies, hosted by our very own Joseph McElroy! In this episode, Joseph interviews someone else our guests will quickly recognize. Former Simple Minds band member - and Meadowlark Motel artist in residence [...]
