John Kvach's guest appearances

John Kvach

Alabama History Podcasts

Appalachia Meets World

Between The Stacks

Alain De Botton

Mark Manson

Shirley Jackson

John Sledge

Steve Murray

Laura Hill

Laura Murray

Andrew Nelson

Charles Roberts

Dale Cox

Richard Bailey

Jim Day

Ben Severance

Frazine Taylor

David Alsobrook

OwlTail

In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with Dr. John Kvach, a historian hired as the Executive Director of the Singing River Trail - a 200+ mile greenway system being developed in Appalachia Alabama.  Why a historian?  John explains how the past plays a large role in the establishment of the trail and the overall impacts of a greenway system.  Take a listen as he describes the benefits that go well beyond the physical - to include the economic, emotional and even spiritual.  Greenways are not unique in and of themselves, but as John describes being able to blend the natural assets with the man-made assets is a way to make the system unique to the surrounding area.  The overall economic impact alone can be a huge boost to the local economy, especially in the more remote rural areas that often get left behind.  You might even hear the guys talk about a local Appalachian kid going global (hint - Gate City Represent) and how Neil prefers a side by side to walking.  Also, don't forget the #AppBiz of the week: The Gingerhead Bakery! Singing River Trail: www.singingrivertrail.com ; www.singingrivertrail.org The Gingerhead Bakery: www.gingerheadbakery.com  Greenbrier Valley Theatre: www.gvtheatre.org  ARC POWER Initiative: www.arc.gov/power/ 

In this episode, Neil and Will sit down with Dr. John Kvach, a historian hired as the Executive Director of the Singing River Trail - a 200+ mile greenway system being developed in Appalachia Alabama.  Why a historian?  John explains how the past plays a large role in the establishment of the trail and the overall impacts of a greenway system.  Take a listen as he describes the benefits that go well beyond the physical - to include the economic, emotional and even spiritual.  Greenways are not unique in and of themselves, but as John describes being able to blend the natural assets with the man-made assets is a way to make the system unique to the surrounding area.  The overall economic impact alone can be a huge boost to the local economy, especially in the more remote rural areas that often get left behind.  You might even hear the guys talk about a local Appalachian kid going global (hint - Gate City Represent) and how Neil prefers a side by side to walking.  Also, don't forget the #AppBiz of the week: The Gingerhead Bakery! Singing River Trail: <a href="http://www.singingrivertrail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.singingrivertrail.com</a> ; <a href="http://www.singingrivertrail.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.singingrivertrail.org</a> The Gingerhead Bakery: <a href="http://www.gingerheadbakery.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gingerheadbakery.com</a> Greenbrier Valley Theatre: <a href="http://www.gvtheatre.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.gvtheatre.org</a> ARC POWER Initiative: <a href="http://www.arc.gov/power/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.arc.gov/power/</a>

Appalachia Meets World Episode 93 - The Impact of Greenways (it’s more than physical) with Dr. John Kvach

Executive Director of the Singing River Trail, Dr. John Kvach, maps the proposed 150-mile, 8-county trail from Scottsboro to Sheffield, reaching within 16 miles of the Natchez Trace. He talks about Singing River Trail blazers discovering the hidden gems of their next door neighbors!  Designed to preserve North Alabama’s natural resources, the SRT will also bring recreation, commerce, and health benefits to the Tennessee Valley www.singingrivertrail.comMusic from Pixabay

Executive Director of the Singing River Trail, Dr. John Kvach, maps the proposed 150-mile, 8-county trail from Scottsboro to Sheffield, reaching within 16 miles of the Natchez Trace. He talks about Singing River Trail blazers discovering the hidden gems of their next door neighbors!  Designed to preserve North Alabama’s natural resources, the SRT will also bring recreation, commerce, and health benefits to the Tennessee Valley <a href="http://www.singingrivertrail.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.singingrivertrail.com</a>Music from Pixabay

Singing River Trail with Dr. John Kvach

Dr. John Kvach of UAH discusses the 2013-2014 Museum on Main Street traveling exhibit, "The Way We Worked," his role as the lead scholar, the value of oral history and public history, and his hopes for the future of Alabama History.

Episode 008 John Kvach, Museum on Main Street, Interview, October 2013