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AAPI history has deep roots in the Scruffy City dating back to the late 19th century.
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AAPI history has deep roots in the Scruffy City dating back to the late 19th century.
A new book by local author Brent Martin weaves together photography and other primary documentation about George Masa, a Japanese immigrant who moved to Western North Carolina and became one of the pivotal figures in establishing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. However, for most of the 20th century, his contributions fell into obscurity.
Charlies Bunion will never be mistaken for one of the Smokies’ majestic peaks. It is rugged and ragged — a sort of obstructive bump on the landscape.
The 1900s were just a few years along when a young man named Masahara Iizuka stepped on American soil for the first time. Around 26 years old, he’d ar...
If you are a lover of hiking, Knoxville is the place to be. With its close proximity to the Great Smoky Mountains, there are endless possibilities for adventurous nature activities.