ATTN's Podcast

Everyone’s story is different when hiking the Appalachian Trail. This is especially true when you get a group of people from all over the country and world together. Stories range from not wanting to work, taking on the AT because of a long-distance relationship, to just wanting to be outdoors and seeing the trial. However, there is one constant to everyone’s story, they love hiking the AT! In this week’s podcast, discover how different everyone’s stories can be from a very diverse group of hikers! #appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast #findyourtrail

So, you’ve had a long day hiking the AT and you’ve now found yourself in Roan Mountain, TN. All you’re wanting to do is take a shower, get a good meal, sleep in a bed and resupply you pack. What do you do? Simple, you stop at Mountain Harbor B&B and Hiker Hostel! Learn how Mountain Harbor owners, David and Mary Hill, had their lives changed by the AT community and how they are now catering to hiker’s needs in this week’s podcast! #appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast #findyourtrail

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Have you ever thought about taking yourself out of your comfort zone? Experiencing or doing something you never imagined you would? That’s exactly what thru-hiker, F-Ward, did when he decided to take on the Appalachian Trial. Learn his reasonings, what he did to prepare and how he is taking one step at a time to finish his journey on this week’s podcast! #appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast #findyourtrail

[WARNING: Contains profanity]

For many thru-hikers, the Appalachian Trail is a chance to be transformed. This week, IBTAT, who is a YouTube celebrity and 2018 northbounder, reveals the way he feels about the AT and how it helped save his life. #appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast #findyourtrail

[WARNING: Mention of alcohol addiction and drugs. Also contains profanity.]

What are some words that come to mind when you think about the Appalachian Trail? Hiking, beauty, nature, and freedom are probably top of mind. More than likely economics is not very high on that list. However, for AT Communities to develop and prosper, a good economic relationship between businesses and communities have to exist. Find out from Tyler Engle, Unicoi County Economic Development Director, just what it takes for a small community to embrace its best natural asset, the AT, in this week’s podcast!#appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast #findyourtrail #RISEerwin

Ever wondered what inspires people to start hiking the AT? For some it could be their love for all things outdoors and the thrill of adventure. For others, maybe the “real-world” gets to be too much and the AT offers a step-back to reality. Or maybe it’s a combination of both. Learn what motivated former accountants, Butters and Too Sweet, in their quest to thru-hike the AT, and what keeps them motivated to continue along the trail! #appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast

When thinking of hiking the AT, I bet you don’t realize how much thru-hikers help provide for small communities. You probably don’t think about the money they can bring into a town on their Zero Days replenishing their food supplies, grabbing a cup of coffee, or even staying overnight to sleep in an actual bed. Well small business owner, Ben McNabb, of Erwin, TN understands the importance of thru-hikers in small towns. Listen now to ATTN’s second podcast to learn how a little hiker hospitality from Ben goes a long way to creating a successful trail town! #appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast

Photo Credit: Parker Bohon Photography

Thru or section hiking aren’t the only things that bring people to Northeast Tennessee trail towns. The abundance of outdoor recreation in the area has people moving in from all over. What is it about our community that you love the most? Is it the accessibility to hiking trails, fishing, or mountain biking? Find out the reasons hiker, Joseph Wigington, fell in love with the area and decided to call Erwin his home in ATTN’s first podcast “A Terrific Tennessee Trail Town.” #appalachiantrailtn #ATTNPodcast