Carter County Living

Ridgewood Barbecue celebrates 70th anniversary

N estled right on the outskirts of Bluff City, one barbecue restaurant with Carter County ties continues to keep its national allure going alive and ... Read more

2 years ago by Curtis Carden.

Artistic vision stays true for Randall Bennett

Recalling what led to his passion for the arts, Randall Bennett is quick to crack a smile while talking about an incident with his older ... Read more

2 years ago by Curtis Carden.

Bo Pless balances engineering, hoops at Milligan

Staying busy seems to be second nature for Milligan College junior Bo Pless. From the classroom to the gym, the Elizabethton native is able to ... Read more

2 years ago by Curtis Carden.

Off the Grid Adventures offers unique exercise on Watauga Lake

For Tony Weaver, co-owner of Off the Grid Adventures on Watauga Lake, and fitness instructor Jessi Bullock, the popular, heart-racing POUND exercise was tough but ... Read more

3 years ago by Bryce Phillips.

Carter enters roughly 17 years of involvement in youth baseball

For Elizabethton native Richard Carter, baseball has been a big part of his life for the last 17 years. This past year, Carter took over ... Read more

3 years ago by Bryce Phillips.

Kids Like Us outreach spans across the Tri-Cities

Seeing a need, Lisa Lyons was ready to answer the call. It comes natural for Lyons, and the rest of the individuals involved with the ... Read more

3 years ago by Curtis Carden.

Jiggy Ray’s feeds community in more ways than expected

It isn’t about being just another restaurant for the owners of Jiggy Ray’s Pizzeria. Serving the public different foods and drinks could easily serve the ... Read more

3 years ago by Curtis Carden.

Grindstaff gears profession to art world

Much like the stroke of a paint brush, Colton Grindstaff used time and precision to accomplish his goals. It all started with the love of ... Read more

3 years ago by Curtis Carden.

Simple Blessings: Bringing an old-time feel to downtown

Stepping through the doors of Simple Blessings General Store in downtown Elizabethton can be like stepping back in history, and that’s just how owners Rita ... Read more

3 years ago by Abby Frye.

Personal quest to improve health leads couple to start business

What started as a personal quest to improve their own health and wellbeing turned into a mission to bring that knowledge and skills to others ... Read more