SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA CROSSROADS

An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See

Author: Joe Tennis

ISBN #1-57072-256-0

Copyright 2004

Published by The Overmountain Press, Johnson City, TN

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The mountains, rivers,  and lakes of Southwest Virginia have invited explorers since the mid-1700’s. Now this land beckons the modern traveler with its siren song of beauty, wonder, and history. Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See extols the virtues of this national treasure and serves as a guide for those who want to find the best of America.

About the Author

Joe Tennis moved to Southwest Virginia in 1990 to finish a degree in journalism at Radford University. Since then, the Virginia Beach native has contributed articles and photos on Southwest Virginia to major daily newspapers, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, The Roanoke Times, The Virginian-Pilot, and the Bristol Herald Courier. He has also written for Blue Ridge Country magazine.

 The author’s articles on music and recreation, especially in Southwest Virginia, have won awards from the Virginia Press Association, the Tennessee Press Association, and the Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association.

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