#appalachian community

Fellow Appalachians, I am currently working on a project that requires the opinions of Appalachians–other than myself. What I need from you is any memory that you may associate with Appalachia–what comes to mind when you hear the word Appalachia, or Appalachians? Is it a scene? Is it a smell? A memory? Food? Movie? Quote? Folklore? Superstitions? Anything is welcomed–except hate, I think there is plenty of that to find elsewhere. I am deeply grateful to anyone who can contribute, thanks! 

(Oh! Also, if you have any Appalachian artists that you would recommend, I would love to hear of them–to get a feel of what they think Appalachia embodies. This can be poets, photographers, musicians, etc.) 

-Kay 

P.S.: Sorry for any typos, its finals week for me so I’m in a perpetual state of hurry. Thanks again!