Jellico: The Appalachian Coal Mining Town with an Explosive Past
Historic mountain community (my original hometown) has seen better (and much worse) times. The small mountain town of Jellico sits on the border of two states, part of it in …
Black and white photographs (and history) of the Hamilton-Lay General Store in east Tennessee
Historic store has been sitting at the Hamilton Crossroads for a very long time — but exactly how long? The old Hamilton-Lay General Store in Union County, Tennessee, was built …
Hollow Rock Update: Abandoned Structures are Being Removed
I've received word from a viewer that there's been a lot of activity in Hollow Rock, Tennessee, which I visited in June 2022. I'm learning that many of the old buildings I photographed there have been razed as well as many others I didn't see on that visit.
Fomapan 100 Classic Medium Format with Hasselblad 500 C/M at the Museum of Appalachia
Join fine art photographer Keith Dotson as he shoots his first ever roll of Fomapan 100 Classic film at the Museum of Appalachia in East Tennessee (video)
A Visit to “The Witches Graveyard” of East Tennessee
Walking around the historic Stamps Cemetery in East Tennessee, which has gained a reputation as a witches' graveyard
Looking for the Lost Town of Jefferson, Tennessee
Walk into the woods with photographer Keith Dotson as he searches for the lost town of Jefferson, Tennessee, which was once presumed to be under the waters of a lake.
Hike with Me to Lost Cove Cave, (aka Buggy Top Cave) in Tennessee [Video]
Walk with photographer Keith Dotson on a two-mile hike through the verdant summer forests of Tennessee to visit the beautiful Lost Cove Cave (or Buggy Top Cave) with a stream running through it.
Featured Photo(s) of the Week: Two Views of an Abandoned House
In this week's featured photo, we look at two views of the same poignant old house, now abandoned
Medium Format Photographs on Cinestill Double-X BwXX Black and White Film
Fine art photographer Keith Dotson offers sample photographs shot with Cinestill Double-X BwXX black and white film