The Poinsettia: A Holiday Icon with Deep Roots
This week, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park celebrated a touching 50-year tradition. Eric Johnson delivered a red poinsettia to park headquarters, honoring rangers who rescued him and a friend from a life-threatening blizzard while hiking the Appalachian Trail in 1974. The tradition began with Eric’s late mother, Wanneta Johnson, who started the annual gesture […]
Opening at 10am on December 30th
We will be opening at 10:00am on December 30th due to Inventory.
Board News
Your friendly neighborhood co-op is not immune to the end-of-the-year hustle and bustle. There is no shortage of activity at Three Rivers Market – from a contested Board of Directors election to our Annual Meeting for members, to planning for next year’s board committees, you have many opportunities to engage with and support your co-op. […]
Christmas Trees Available at Three Rivers
Christmas Trees Have Arrived at Three Rivers Market! Looking for the perfect tree to make your holidays magical? We’ve got you covered with Fraser Fir Christmas Trees ranging from 4’ to 10’ tall! Why Fraser Firs? Grown sustainably by the Jones Family in North Carolina, just over the mountain. Native to the Southern Appalachians, these […]
Is It PEE-can or puh-CAHN? The Debate Over the Correct Pronunciation
Pecan vs Pecan vs Pecan. When it comes to pecans, the debate over pronunciation is as rich as the pie itself. Is it puh-CAHN or PEE-can? Linguists, historians, and pie lovers alike have opinions—but the true story of this word goes much deeper, tracing back to Indigenous languages and cultures. Dr. Michael Migizi Sullivan, an […]