Asheville, North Carolina, was stop No. 7 on our Listen To America road trip. We set up shop at 12 Bones Smokehouse and Wedge Brewery to talk to locals about what brings them to the home of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Here’s what they had to say:
“Asheville, for me, is like the big city ... The health care work that I do in the city is what keeps me in Asheville.”
― Kathey Avery, 64, registered nurse
“I’m originally from Staten Island, New York ... To me, this is home. I had fun growing up in New York, but this is home.”
― Mary Beth Mackley, 57, psychiatric nurse
“I took a chance on love. I met this woman and I decided to give up my 10-year teaching career.”
― Erin McGrady, web designer/photographer
“I have two young daughters and I want to raise them in a beautiful environment and have a great education at the same time.”
― JéWana Grier-McEachin, 43, executive director of a nonprofit
Jason Fitz and Frank Schwab join forces to recap the draft in the best way they know how: letter grades! Fitz and Frank discuss all 32 teams division by division as they give a snapshot of how fans should be feeling heading into the 2024 season. The duo have key debates on the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, New Orleans Saints, Los Angeles Rams, New England Patriots, Las Vegas Raiders and more.