Shop Small, Love Local | really...

Sierra and Michael celebrate the small businesses that make the Appalachian Highlands and Western North Carolina communities feel like home. From Saluda to Kingsport, Johnson City to Hendersonville, and beyond, they highlight favorite local spots, discuss the importance of supporting local economies, and share stories about the restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, theaters, and community spaces that leave a lasting impression. Expect cozy small-town vibes, food talk, nostalgia, and plenty of love for the Appalachian Highlands and Wester North Carolina.Executive Producers: Sierra Chapman & M. Thomas GriffithProduction Assistance: DCB ProductionsEditing: Sierra ChapmanArtwork: M. Thomas GriffithMusic: AlexGuz via Pixabay.comEmail: [email protected]: https://bit.ly/reallypodInstagram: @really_thepodFacebook at Really... with Sierra & Michael-ThomasLinktree: https://linktr.ee/reallythepodTikTok @really_thepodcastReally The Pod Shop go to reallypodshop.myshopify.com© 2026 GrifChap Studio, LLC. All rights reserved. really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas is produced by GrifChap Studio, LLC. The views and opinions expressed by hosts Sierra, Michael-Thomas, and their guests are their own and do not reflect those of their employers, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and Northeast State Community College, respectively.