I never thought I would move to the South and still have people comment on my accent daily. Realizing it is a pure Appalachian Kentucky accent and very “thick,” as they say, I have never even begun to ...

Hi, I'm Carley, and I'm a proud Appalachian. Appalachia is a very specific and often misunderstood region of the South. And yes, while the Appalachian Mountains range from Newfoundland, Canada, to ...

A bill moved a step forward in the Tennessee legislature that would recognize the history and culture of Appalachian people in the state. Republican State Sen. Steve Southerland of Morristown ...

Accents are part of who people are. They carry history, identity, and pride. From the deep drawls of the American South to the lilting tones of northern England, these unique ways of speaking connect ...

I’m putting my Appalachian accent to the test with a fun accent challenge featuring some tricky English words! I’m from eastern Kentucky, and I’m curious how people from different places pronounce ...

Trying to lose a Bronx accent or gain an Appalachian drawl? Want to acquire a neutral tone for the halls of Congress while keeping the familiar twang for the folks back home? You might consult Sam ...

2019-05-19T17:45:47-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/aee/20190519175034002_hd.jpgOn and On: Appalachian Accent and Academic Power on c-span On and On: Appalachian ...