Now & Then is a Southern storytelling collection that feels like opening a family quilt and finding every square stitched with memory. Set in the hills and hollers of East Tennessee, these stories blend nostalgia with real-life insight, capturing the small moments that quietly shape who we become.
Each chapter carries the warmth of Appalachian life. Porch conversations. Creekbank afternoons. The steady rhythm of small towns where people know your grandparents and remember the stories you forgot. These reflections are vivid, heartfelt, and rooted in the places that make East Tennessee feel like home.
Readers who love Southern nonfiction, local history, and true-to-life storytelling will find themselves lingering over these pages. The stories stay with you long after the book is closed, offering comfort, laughter, and the kind of meaning that only comes from remembering where you come from.
This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys small town charm, Appalachian heritage, and honest stories that feel lived in. It's a book to keep, reread, and share with someone who loves southern stories.