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Johnny Cash even wrote a song about Tiger King!!! Tiger King's actual photo his family still has was shared with a Library in Elizabethton, TN. for Display. Did some digging due to your Great Story this evening. Thanks!!!
yes Johnny did write a song about tiger for a children's album after a friend of Johnnys took him to Tigers grave and told him the story, I didn't play the song due to copyright and I didn't include Tigers real photo for the same reason. They probably wouldn't have minded tho@@bryanbennett972
This man is my relative. I live around 10 minutes from where he is buried up on tiger creek. I feel so much pride to be related to such a legend of the past.
That’s amazing. I truly wish I could lay some flowers where his Shell is buried. He’s in Heaven now. Much respect to you & yours because you’re Kin. 🫶🏼
Thanks for the documentary on my grandparents. My name is John Chambers I am the third great-grandson of James Chambers and Sally Garland chambers. I asked you to do a documentary on tiger Whitehead and you did thank you very much. If you've been the tiger and Sally's grave you've probably noticed a house that's been built right in front of the footbridge that leads up the hill to grave. In my opinion I believe it should be against the law to block an entrance going to a cemetery. The footbridge crossing tiger Creek is still there but there's a house right in the way you have to go under the back porch of the house to go across the footbridge. I wish you would have mentioned the Chambers family who also settled along the tiger Creek in the early 1800s. Right down the road from tiger Creek road there's a road to the left name simerly Creek road. Go down that road you'll go into unicoi county there's a little community called limestone. Go to the Bell cemetery and there's a monument there about the massacre that took place in the civil war. That would make a good documentary. Thanks again you done job.✌️
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller - Absolutely. I have friends today who hunt FOR FOOD and they're very kind to share a little with me since I'm a little too old to go with them anymore. For people who've never tried it, I highly recommend barbequed venison, soaked in milk overnight first to get rid of the gamey taste - unless that's what you like best.
An Appalachian Mountaineer and his dog were inseparable as their survival depended on each other. Many Appalachian Mountaineers still hunt the mountains with their dogs. My brother did, but he can't go to the dogs anymore since Arthritis took hold of him, but he still has his dogs. That's a great story! Thanks, JD!
It would be a shame for such a man and his story to be forgotten. Thank you for all your hard work in keeping these stories alive. Really enjoyed this one.
My neck of the woods is not far from ROAN MOUNTAIN. As a matter of fact I was on top of Roan Mountain a week ago today. My oldest grandson and his beautiful bride got married there. One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Mountain after mountain. Truly breathtaking. Again, Thank you and take care.
Wow i was breathing hard and gritting my teeth thru that fight. Thank you for keeping these amazing humble people from being forgotten. Your stories make any time of the day better.
Love that these folk with such principles and know how existed… I think we need to rethink moving forward in this world and take a hard look at taking more than a few steps back. 💛
Oh, I really, really loved this one! The stories about the unassuming, extraordinary people are the VERY best ones. We can only hope and pray that the world today has more hidden gems like Tiger and Sally to help it heal!
@melanielohr2273 - Don't worry, there are lots of such hidden gems even today. It will be a brighter future when they get over the mutual fear and hatred they've been taught.
It's so very important that the Storytellers like yourself, Donnie Law and Jared King keep putting these stories out there for future generations to hear. It may not be important to them right now, but one day, they will catch their attention and they will appreciate y'all and the stories of the forgotten past and the valuable lessons in them.
I grew up an old soul. I loved history and HERstory from the time I could sit still at the knees of storytelling elders. Thank God I still have my 85yr young Momma (coal miner’s daughter, NoTown, KY) and she loves to recall and tell the good, the bad and the ugly. My Daddy (Harlan, KY & Cumbersome Gap) loved to tell stories too. God won him to Glory 2yrs ago. I do find people who yearn for stories of reality - not a homogenized school text book. I went on to get a degree in American History when I was 46. I’m almost 63 now and I’ve taught my 3 Cubs and I am my 7 Grandbabes too. Lol I even cook the old ways a lot. Even canning harvest like Grammaw Daisy did. One of my many favorite things is to hear the old Primitive Music & the Toe Tappers singing, playing instruments & Clogging on the Long Porch. My parents are the epitome of a Love Story. He found this perty 16yr young Gal & they stuck like glue for 66yrs. Thru all the Vows & Life’s toils and snares. I could ramble on all day but I’ll end by saying: 11/ 11/2023 HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO ALL THAT SERVED OUR BEAUTIFUL NATION. 🇺🇸🫡 May God abundantly bless you and fill your barns with love, laughter and manna. 🫶🏼🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼🫶🏼 R. Stanley
I enjoyed this learned somethin no matter how much we thank we no about Appalachia and the Folks who lived we learn somethin every day Appreciate thisn never heard of The Appalachian Tiger king
Loved this story. I wouldn't be alive today without the wild game that roamed Transylvania County NC. My ancestors hunted them just to feed thdir families. My great great grandma, Caroline Heafner Hogsed used plants, herbs and such too. She even made coffee with acorns and other things. Life was rough, work was scarce. Her husband, Samuel Walter "Uncle Sam" took what work he could find. He was a messenger in the Civil War and traveled with a message in his shoe from Brevard to Asheville. He ended up a POW. These mountain folks are the reason I'm alive today and i try my best to honor each one.
I'm a ma'am lol It's a very old name. My namesake waitressed at Red Bridge's BBQ Lodge in Shelby NC for 39 years, died from ALS and left a legacy I'll never touch.
Sensational Story!! This mountain man, his beloved wife and loyal trusty hunting dog. Will surely be together in the after life, roaming the hills and valleys one with the woodland creatures among the mists. Floating free on the gentle breeze, giving praise to their creator among the sun's golden beams.
A story, without u, would have died. A man born great courage and respect for His Creator, animals and people. This is truely a beautiful, adventurous story and so thankful I was able to hear it. Thank u for sharing and you'll always be one of a kind STORYTELLER and someday you'll go down in history as all these other men,u have told bout.
Holy smokes, JD, that fight with the tiger was thrilling, to say the least. Old Tiger Whitehead was dang lucky that evening. Those folks were a special breed living in those days and surviving, too. Thanks for another amazing narration. 👏 Have a good day, sir.
I always try to see these stories thru the eyes of the people who lived them, to make the listener not only feel like they know them, but are right there with them.
I think we need to study history not just from the big grandiose events but the contributions of those individuals some ordinary and some extraordinary. I love looking at old pictures and wondering how those people lived and how their lives differed from mine
Ain’t it funny how places have names, and we never give any thought to how it got that name, I actually did a whole segment on that for this video, but in the end I left it out of the video
Wow JD, that was an amazing story and as always you did an excellent job telling it. I've often wondered how many Americans could survive living like the Tiger King lived. I would like to think when i was a young man i would have survived by hunting and fishing, growing veggies. But mercy me that was a very hard life. I will say that man had the Lord keeping him safe. Have a blessed day JD and again thank you
Great story, once again! I’ve begun to put dots on the map. Gonna take a road trip and visit these places that you’ve shared with us. Exceptional human beings that are the epitome of true Americans. Thank you, JD, for shedding light on their lives and reminding us all of the great worth of common folks who shaped the foundations of this great land. It’s time for this generation to shore up these foundations so we can be seen in a similar light a few hundred years from now. Take heed in their example, friends
Good morning JD, another great story to start off my day. Been hunting most of my life and an encounter like that would definitely have ended my career.... Y'all stay safe out there my friends 🙏
Oh my, thank you Wanda, I must humbly sidestep that title with much respect to those who came before me and taught the the craft. My father, my grandfather, my grandma, and many others... they told stories that no one ever heard besides the few fortunate enough to sit quietly and listen and learn. I learned from the true masters. These are their lives, their stories, and I am a messenger trying to honor them.
I have to be honest, sometimes I can't decide if I like the music or the story the best. But today it was easy, I enjoyed them both tremendously. If you guys don't already know, bear season is in now in GA. Personally I don't hunt anymore I just enjoy watching the dear in my back yard while sipping coffee and listening to JD. Awe folks I have to tell you it's my favorite part of the day. Tiger reminds of a story I once heard about Teddy Roosevelt who also refused to kill a black bear tied to a tree which is how the Teddy bear stuffed animal recieved its name. Thank you JD for the wonderful music and story. And for making my day. Enjoyed 😁😁👍🏻👍🏻💯❤️
Thanks so much James, you know, as I was researching this story, I ended up learned a lot about Teddy R. and his bear hunting days. Thanks for sharing that story with me
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller your welcome JD. Sometimes I don't think you are aware of just how much joy you bring to all of us. When I'm sitting in my dining room listening to your stories and watching the dear it allows me to relax and contemplate. So again, thank you so much for the happiness you bring to all of us. I hope God will bless you and your family for this.
man, I really appreciate that, I really pour myself into each of these stories trying to make them the best I know how, and I also keep pushing to be better in all aspects, a better writer, better research, better video production and music. I keep pushing myself, I try to focus on quality- not quantity- which is why I usually only put out one video a week. Its my dream to one day take this to even higher heights. Thanks for your support, your feedback, and your encouragement. I appreciate it from my heart. truly. @@jamesdeen3011
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller your dream has become ours, we all wish for you to accomplish your goals. At the moment I'm unable to support you financially however as you and I are speaking I'm reading all the comments and hitting thumbs up on all them. It is my understanding that this helps a channel grow. I have been doing this from day one and truly hope you succeed.
THAT'S the America I pledge allegiance to. Thank you, brother, for your research and efforts to present Tiger Whitehead's amazing story. I hope he is the legendary individual who inspired much content in Red Dead Redemption II. Mr. Whitehead was cut from some seriously tough cloth. One helluvan example of Good Stewardship!
This is the best bed time story. Imagine laying in bed and visualizing everything you are saying. For these few minutes you take me back time. I feel like a little girl when her grandpa is telling a story. ❤
Hi JD! How interesting, never heard of this story and I do know some of the gospel singing Coffey family from the area. Thank you for that story. One thing about it is as long as you keep telling your true stories, they will always be held in historical respect. Hope you and your family have a blessed weekend!
Hey there Willow! You know, I did a story about a fella named Uncle Nick Grindstaff called Alone in Appalachia on here a while back. Would you believe that Tiger lived on the opposite side of the mountain as Uncle Nick did!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You ever bump into any interesting history on the Blagrave, or Blackgraves of Kentucky, I would love to hear about it. They were some of the first to come into the wilderness of eastern Kentucky from Virginia. The area of England the name comes from (Berkshire/Lambourn) is known for equestrian sports, and the finest race horses. Not expecting anything, but it never hurts to mention. I've struggled to learn history about my daddys side for several reasons. I've heard some amazing stories about my GG, or GGG grandfather Blagrave/Blackgrave swimming one of the big rivers in the winter to get medicine, and being successful but dying later. I've also heard tell tale of some of the Blackgraves being guns for hire during elections, and land disputes in 1700s, and early 1800s Kentucky. Regardless, I have absolutely fallen in love with your brand of history, and storytelling. I follow you on Facebook, and UA-cam. Keep up the amazing work.
Thanks so much for the suggestion and for your support, I really appreciate it. if you'd like a Appalachian Storyteller sticker, email me your address and ill send one your way for free theappalachianstoryteller@gmail.com @@damenblackgrave2189
Well well well.... this story made me realize that my fear of you running out of stories to entertain us with was for nothin!! You never cease to amaze me ❤
I Got my first and last Black Bear and Black Panther back in the late 1960's in the Great Dismal Swamp of North Carolina. The hunting and killing part wasn't too bad, no different than squirrel hunting or deer hunting, but the dragging them heavy critters thru the woods, brush and swamp was the hardest work i ever did as a young boy. But it was well worth it all, because those days stay in my mind as the strongest memories i ever had.
I had chills through the whole story.... Bears have always been the reason I never went in those hills by myself. The stories my grandparents told back in the day (60's), they were born in the early 1900's in Western NC. Johnny Cash wrote a song about Tiger Whitehead. Thanks JD for sharing another Great true story from those mtns that I love so much...
Excellently done. Sometimes I play your amazing stories while working around this farm and my imagination fills in greatly. When my back feels broken I remind myself that our ancestors had it harder. And it gives me strength to carry on and get my jobs done. Thank you so much. 🫶🏼. Renee’ S.
Im loving this stories more and more. Tiger is buried about 6 minutes from my house as i live in the buladean area. Its an honor to have 2 legends such as tiger whitehead and sam Brinkley both being close to my home
I loved this story. Tiger and Sally were famous in their time. Now you brought their story back to life. Keep tellin' true stories and we will keep listen in' and readin' them. Heck im hopin' they will start makin' movies about some of them stories.❤
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I come from good stock & real stories and was taught right. Like you. 😊 (edit): lol I can’t say *all of my Kin was “good” because some weren’t. But I believe everyone has some skeletons in the closet. (Chuckles) 🙏🏼
What a great story! I love hearing all your stories. They fact that his wife suckled the orphaned animals is downright amazing! Thanks JD. But I do tend to agree with the person who stated what words can we use to praise you?! I’m always going to think up something nice! I just love yer stories so much!
Wow! 🐅 What an amazing story. 👏 I love getting ready for the day while listening to you. Makes for a great start. Thank you for that. Have a wonderful weekend. 😊
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You know it! Anything is better than that harsh Texas heat we endured all year! Lol I'm loving this temp for sure. You do the same and God bless.
Loved this story JD❤️ what wonderful people Tiger and his wife were! How amazing is this story about the escaped Tiger! Probably my favorite story yet👍🏻🥰🤗
My grandparents were born on clarktown road which cuts off of tiger creek Rd I was born and raised 2 ridges. Over I love you videos have been binge watching them lately
My family is from Watauga TN, Taylor's Valley VA. , Bluff city TN. And Alvarado VA TN line. I've know of Tiger Whitehead my entire life. Lord knows I would have loved to see that country in the early 1800's. Great videshow!
Hey there Chris, thank YOU for suggesting I look into Tiger. I screenshot your comment a while back and last week I ran across it and I took a few days researching and then writing this story. I don't know if you you noticed but I thanked you in the video description. Also, Id like to send you a free Appalachian Storyteller sticker if you email your mailing address to me theappalachianstoryteller@gmail.com
I guess there was a tiger in those mountains. Never would have known. I get so wrapped up in these stories,I got chills when the tiger growled, as if I was there. However, I'll bet I could have got away from it, cause I'm pretty sure the tiger would have been slipping in the massive piles of poop left behind me. 😂 Wonder if he ever tracked another animal he was unsure of again.😂. Thanks for the story kind sir.. have a good night..
Wonderful story. Thank you. I love hearing stories about the area that I live in. Carter County just down the road from me and I was born in Bristol. This makes this story even better.
The story was amazing. I loved reading the comments especially those related to Tiger or whose families were pioneers thank you to them for sharing their family history. Cheers Lynne from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍🏻👋🏻💜💙
JD Philips! Youve done it Again. If you dont mind my mentioning another channel... Selva Lore is an Indian gentleman who reads man eating tiger hunter stories. Very interesting
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Johnny Cash even wrote a song about Tiger King!!!
Tiger King's actual photo his family still has was shared with a Library in Elizabethton, TN. for Display.
Did some digging due to your Great Story this evening.
Thanks!!!
yes Johnny did write a song about tiger for a children's album after a friend of Johnnys took him to Tigers grave and told him the story, I didn't play the song due to copyright and I didn't include Tigers real photo for the same reason. They probably wouldn't have minded tho@@bryanbennett972
This man is my relative. I live around 10 minutes from where he is buried up on tiger creek. I feel so much pride to be related to such a legend of the past.
I did my best to honor his legacy and tell his story to the world.
That’s amazing. I truly wish I could lay some flowers where his Shell is buried. He’s in Heaven now. Much respect to you & yours because you’re Kin. 🫶🏼
Me too lmao small world you know some of my people I bet your kin to my uncle Gary W
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller son you did amazing my uncle loved it thanks from my family to yours
@EternalEscapePod, James T."Tiger" Whitehead is my 16th cousin, three times removed. Looks like we might be cousins? 😉
Thanks for the documentary on my grandparents. My name is John Chambers I am the third great-grandson of James Chambers and Sally Garland chambers. I asked you to do a documentary on tiger Whitehead and you did thank you very much. If you've been the tiger and Sally's grave you've probably noticed a house that's been built right in front of the footbridge that leads up the hill to grave. In my opinion I believe it should be against the law to block an entrance going to a cemetery. The footbridge crossing tiger Creek is still there but there's a house right in the way you have to go under the back porch of the house to go across the footbridge. I wish you would have mentioned the Chambers family who also settled along the tiger Creek in the early 1800s. Right down the road from tiger Creek road there's a road to the left name simerly Creek road. Go down that road you'll go into unicoi county there's a little community called limestone. Go to the Bell cemetery and there's a monument there about the massacre that took place in the civil war. That would make a good documentary. Thanks again you done job.✌️
If you keep on like this, JD, we're gonna run outta words to praise you.
that's mighty kind of you, I just thought this ole fellas story should be celebrated in his honor
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller - Absolutely. I have friends today who hunt FOR FOOD and they're very kind to share a little with me since I'm a little too old to go with them anymore. For people who've never tried it, I highly recommend barbequed venison, soaked in milk overnight first to get rid of the gamey taste - unless that's what you like best.
That’s good eating
Agreed!
A cup of Coffee, homemade Cinnamon Roll, and The Storyteller...A perfect way to begin my Saturday!
Same here!
glad to be a small part of it!
Yes!
Man this is better than anything TV!
heck yeah, man I appreciate that!
Thanks a wonderful ole Appalachian story ❤ thank goodness for our Appalachian History
yes indeed, these hills are full of stories waiting to be told
An Appalachian Mountaineer and his dog were inseparable as their survival depended on each other. Many Appalachian Mountaineers still hunt the mountains with their dogs. My brother did, but he can't go to the dogs anymore since Arthritis took hold of him, but he still has his dogs. That's a great story! Thanks, JD!
Well said Charlie!
Wha a man! What couple Tiger and Sarah were! Doesn't get any better than this,JD! thanks again!
Thank you Suzanne!
It would be a shame for such a man and his story to be forgotten. Thank you for all your hard work in keeping these stories alive. Really enjoyed this one.
Thank you Deborah, hope all is well in your neck of the world
My neck of the woods is not far from ROAN MOUNTAIN. As a matter of fact I was on top of Roan Mountain a week ago today. My oldest grandson and his beautiful bride got married there. One of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Mountain after mountain. Truly breathtaking. Again, Thank you and take care.
that's awesome, congrats to all on the wedding, the weather has been nice and the fall colors, I bet that was spectacular
@@deborahgross1045
Wow i was breathing hard and gritting my teeth thru that fight. Thank you for keeping these amazing humble people from being forgotten. Your stories make any time of the day better.
Thank you Melissa, I really appreciate your help in keeping these stories alive !
Love that these folk with such principles and know how existed… I think we need to rethink moving forward in this world and take a hard look at taking more than a few steps back. 💛
well said my friend
I don’t know how you find these stories but am so glad you do. Wonderful. Thank you. ❤️
Thank you Mrs. Libby, it’s folks like y’all that allow me to tell these stories almost lost to time, thank you so much for your support!
Oh, I really, really loved this one! The stories about the unassuming, extraordinary people are the VERY best ones. We can only hope and pray that the world today has more hidden gems like Tiger and Sally to help it heal!
Well said Melanie, I take pride in bringing forgotten stories of extraordinary people to life. Long live their memories
@melanielohr2273 - Don't worry, there are lots of such hidden gems even today. It will be a brighter future when they get over the mutual fear and hatred they've been taught.
It's so very important that the Storytellers like yourself, Donnie Law and Jared King keep putting these stories out there for future generations to hear. It may not be important to them right now, but one day, they will catch their attention and they will appreciate y'all and the stories of the forgotten past and the valuable lessons in them.
folks never care about history til they are old enough to look back and wonder where they came from
@@melanielohr2273
I grew up an old soul. I loved history and HERstory from the time I could sit still at the knees of storytelling elders. Thank God I still have my 85yr young Momma (coal miner’s daughter, NoTown, KY) and she loves to recall and tell the good, the bad and the ugly. My Daddy (Harlan, KY & Cumbersome Gap) loved to tell stories too. God won him to Glory 2yrs ago. I do find people who yearn for stories of reality - not a homogenized school text book. I went on to get a degree in American History when I was 46. I’m almost 63 now and I’ve taught my 3 Cubs and I am my 7 Grandbabes too. Lol I even cook the old ways a lot. Even canning harvest like Grammaw Daisy did. One of my many favorite things is to hear the old Primitive Music & the Toe Tappers singing, playing instruments & Clogging on the Long Porch. My parents are the epitome of a Love Story. He found this perty 16yr young Gal & they stuck like glue for 66yrs. Thru all the Vows & Life’s toils and snares. I could ramble on all day but I’ll end by saying: 11/ 11/2023
HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO ALL THAT SERVED OUR BEAUTIFUL NATION. 🇺🇸🫡
May God abundantly bless you and fill your barns with love, laughter and manna. 🫶🏼🙏🏼✝️🙏🏼🫶🏼
R. Stanley
I enjoyed this learned somethin no matter how much we thank we no about Appalachia and the Folks who lived we learn somethin every day Appreciate thisn never heard of The Appalachian Tiger king
History is all around us
We need damn more people like them in our world. God bless their souls❤
Amen
Holy crap! This is my wife's great grandpa, this is cool to see
well how bout that! I did my best to pay tribute to him
I’m so addicted to these stories! Love this channel
Thanks Jason, glad to have you here!
Loved this story. I wouldn't be alive today without the wild game that roamed Transylvania County NC. My ancestors hunted them just to feed thdir families. My great great grandma, Caroline Heafner Hogsed used plants, herbs and such too. She even made coffee with acorns and other things. Life was rough, work was scarce. Her husband, Samuel Walter "Uncle Sam" took what work he could find. He was a messenger in the Civil War and traveled with a message in his shoe from Brevard to Asheville. He ended up a POW. These mountain folks are the reason I'm alive today and i try my best to honor each one.
Yes sir, we didn’t buy groceries, we made groceries
I'm a ma'am lol It's a very old name. My namesake waitressed at Red Bridge's BBQ Lodge in Shelby NC for 39 years, died from ALS and left a legacy I'll never touch.
My apologies ma'am. My father also passed from ALS. Terrible disease.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller yes it is. My condolences to you.
Wow. Transylvania was a perty hard life. God bless you & yours. 🫶🏼
Sensational Story!!
This mountain man,
his beloved wife and
loyal trusty hunting dog.
Will surely be together in
the after life, roaming the
hills and valleys one with
the woodland creatures
among the mists.
Floating free on the gentle breeze,
giving praise to their creator among
the sun's golden beams.
I love the way you put that!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller
Thank You,
I Truly Enjoy Your Interesting Channel.
Thank you Victoria, I always look forward to your witty and poetic comments ❤ @@Victoria-OneLove4AllPeople
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller
You're Welcome,
I Appreciate Your Awesome Stories.
I Eagerly Await the Next One.
One of the best stories ever told.
Man I appreciate that, I did my best to bring this mans story to life
A story, without u, would have died. A man born great courage and respect for His Creator, animals and people. This is truely a beautiful, adventurous story and so thankful I was able to hear it. Thank u for sharing and you'll always be one of a kind STORYTELLER and someday you'll go down in history as all these other men,u have told bout.
oh my... that comment hit me hard and humbled me.
Once again you had me on the edge of my seat...lol What an amazing couple they were. May the they all rest in peace
Thank you Bella ❤️
Thank you for keeping our history alive
yes sir, history is all around us!
You are the best stroyteller J.D. Please don't stop!
Thank you!
Holy smokes, JD, that fight with the tiger was thrilling, to say the least. Old Tiger Whitehead was dang lucky that evening. Those folks were a special breed living in those days and surviving, too. Thanks for another amazing narration. 👏 Have a good day, sir.
Thanks Troy! I did my best to bring that fight to life!
I think he had some help from above!
PS: what makes this Learning Channel of HOME *so Amazingly done is the ways the stories are told First Person. Thank you, Brothers and Sisters❤️
I always try to see these stories thru the eyes of the people who lived them, to make the listener not only feel like they know them, but are right there with them.
Great story. I really appreciate the stories that may have been forgotten but are important to remember.
Thank you Michael, really appreciate your support of this channel my friend. Yup, ole Tiger, Sallie, and Coy, they shouldn't be forgotten
I think we need to study history not just from the big grandiose events but the contributions of those individuals some ordinary and some extraordinary. I love looking at old pictures and wondering how those people lived and how their lives differed from mine
We are cut from the same cloth my friend
My goodness what a story! Thank you JD! I always enjoy and look forward to your stories!
Thank you Joy!
Once again another great story.
I can hardly wait for the next one.
Keep up the great content.
Thank you sir!
Edward this is so true. When I’m resting (not often lol) I love to cozy up and come here where my people are. It brings me great comfort. 🫶🏼🙏🏼
10:20 that was absolutely beautiful and it brought a tear to my eyes 👀 what amazing and beautiful people 💗 thank you for sharing these stories
Thank you Aimee, back when all a man and woman had were each other
Great story of forgotten people and forgotten times.
yes indeed, long live the legend of Tiger Whitehead
Been through Tiger Valley several times and didn't have a clue to the history. Thanks JD. Another awesome story.
Ain’t it funny how places have names, and we never give any thought to how it got that name, I actually did a whole segment on that for this video, but in the end I left it out of the video
Wow JD, that was an amazing story and as always you did an excellent job telling it. I've often wondered how many Americans could survive living like the Tiger King lived. I would like to think when i was a young man i would have survived by hunting and fishing, growing veggies. But mercy me that was a very hard life. I will say that man had the Lord keeping him safe. Have a blessed day JD and again thank you
Hard times made Strong Men and Tiger was a Strong Man
Great story, once again! I’ve begun to put dots on the map. Gonna take a road trip and visit these places that you’ve shared with us. Exceptional human beings that are the epitome of true Americans.
Thank you, JD, for shedding light on their lives and reminding us all of the great worth of common folks who shaped the foundations of this great land.
It’s time for this generation to shore up these foundations so we can be seen in a similar light a few hundred years from now. Take heed in their example, friends
well said my friend
Another great story told by a natural narrator. I always enjoy your stories and the best part is they're true stories. Keep up the great work
Thanks so much Brian! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods
I love these programs,, better than anything I ever seen in my 60 years.
Good morning JD, another great story to start off my day. Been hunting most of my life and an encounter like that would definitely have ended my career....
Y'all stay safe out there my friends 🙏
you got that right brother, what a spot to find yourself in!
Wonderful story my friend. I love all your stories, so does my mother.
Tell mom I said hello from East Tennessee
Great Story tney are all Great you are the Best Story Teller of All Time
Oh my, thank you Wanda, I must humbly sidestep that title with much respect to those who came before me and taught the the craft. My father, my grandfather, my grandma, and many others... they told stories that no one ever heard besides the few fortunate enough to sit quietly and listen and learn. I learned from the true masters. These are their lives, their stories, and I am a messenger trying to honor them.
Another Great Story Thank You
Thank you Pete!
I have to be honest, sometimes I can't decide if I like the music or the story the best. But today it was easy, I enjoyed them both tremendously. If you guys don't already know, bear season is in now in GA. Personally I don't hunt anymore I just enjoy watching the dear in my back yard while sipping coffee and listening to JD. Awe folks I have to tell you it's my favorite part of the day. Tiger reminds of a story I once heard about Teddy Roosevelt who also refused to kill a black bear tied to a tree which is how the Teddy bear stuffed animal recieved its name. Thank you JD for the wonderful music and story. And for making my day. Enjoyed 😁😁👍🏻👍🏻💯❤️
Thanks so much James, you know, as I was researching this story, I ended up learned a lot about Teddy R. and his bear hunting days. Thanks for sharing that story with me
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller your welcome JD. Sometimes I don't think you are aware of just how much joy you bring to all of us. When I'm sitting in my dining room listening to your stories and watching the dear it allows me to relax and contemplate. So again, thank you so much for the happiness you bring to all of us. I hope God will bless you and your family for this.
man, I really appreciate that, I really pour myself into each of these stories trying to make them the best I know how, and I also keep pushing to be better in all aspects, a better writer, better research, better video production and music. I keep pushing myself, I try to focus on quality- not quantity- which is why I usually only put out one video a week. Its my dream to one day take this to even higher heights. Thanks for your support, your feedback, and your encouragement. I appreciate it from my heart. truly.
@@jamesdeen3011
Same here!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller your dream has become ours, we all wish for you to accomplish your goals. At the moment I'm unable to support you financially however as you and I are speaking I'm reading all the comments and hitting thumbs up on all them. It is my understanding that this helps a channel grow. I have been doing this from day one and truly hope you succeed.
Love your stories! We need to take a drive and visit Tiger's grave. We live close and never heard his story until now.
Send me a photo if you go!
THAT'S the America I pledge allegiance to. Thank you, brother, for your research and efforts to present Tiger Whitehead's amazing story.
I hope he is the legendary individual who inspired much content in Red Dead Redemption II.
Mr. Whitehead was cut from some seriously tough cloth. One helluvan example of Good Stewardship!
Well said!
This story couldn't have been told no better from start to finish. Well told.
Mighty kind of you James, preciate that brother!
This is the best bed time story. Imagine laying in bed and visualizing everything you are saying. For these few minutes you take me back time. I feel like a little girl when her grandpa is telling a story. ❤
Aww, I love that!
Enjoyed again JD, one incredible couple,
Thank you Sir!
These stories make it seem like we were right there. I can close my eyes and feel it. Thank you.
thank you!
Hi JD! How interesting, never heard of this story and I do know some of the gospel singing Coffey family from the area.
Thank you for that story.
One thing about it is as long as you keep telling your true stories, they will always be held in historical respect.
Hope you and your family have a blessed weekend!
Hey there Willow! You know, I did a story about a fella named Uncle Nick Grindstaff called Alone in Appalachia on here a while back. Would you believe that Tiger lived on the opposite side of the mountain as Uncle Nick did!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller that’s why we you to tell these stories of history that we might not ever have known.
What a great story JD! I absolutely love it! I was waiting with bated breath on every word! ❤️
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for commenting too!
You've got a forever fan here JD. Thanks for being you.
Thank you so much my friend!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You ever bump into any interesting history on the Blagrave, or Blackgraves of Kentucky, I would love to hear about it. They were some of the first to come into the wilderness of eastern Kentucky from Virginia. The area of England the name comes from (Berkshire/Lambourn) is known for equestrian sports, and the finest race horses. Not expecting anything, but it never hurts to mention. I've struggled to learn history about my daddys side for several reasons. I've heard some amazing stories about my GG, or GGG grandfather Blagrave/Blackgrave swimming one of the big rivers in the winter to get medicine, and being successful but dying later. I've also heard tell tale of some of the Blackgraves being guns for hire during elections, and land disputes in 1700s, and early 1800s Kentucky. Regardless, I have absolutely fallen in love with your brand of history, and storytelling. I follow you on Facebook, and UA-cam. Keep up the amazing work.
Thanks so much for the suggestion and for your support, I really appreciate it. if you'd like a Appalachian Storyteller sticker, email me your address and ill send one your way for free theappalachianstoryteller@gmail.com
@@damenblackgrave2189
Well well well.... this story made me realize that my fear of you running out of stories to entertain us with was for nothin!!
You never cease to amaze me ❤
shew! glad I didn't let you down!! 😊
Another fantastic video. Love from Australia. Stay safe. ❤❤❤
Thank you Gayle! Hopefully spring is shaping up nicely outside your window!
I Got my first and last Black Bear and Black Panther back in the late 1960's in the Great Dismal Swamp of North Carolina. The hunting and killing part wasn't too bad, no different than squirrel hunting or deer hunting, but the dragging them heavy critters thru the woods, brush and swamp was the hardest work i ever did as a young boy. But it was well worth it all, because those days stay in my mind as the strongest memories i ever had.
Did you eat the panther?
Thanks for another great story, JD! Please keep tham coming!
Thanks Ronnie!
Great job JD, I live just a few miles from Tiger Creek. Still loaded with bears today.
Is that right, im glad to hear the bears still have their habitat
JAMES SCOTT NICHOLSON,ONTARIO, CANADA 🇨🇦 FORGOT TO SAY LOVE THIS SHOW. MY KINDA T.V.
Thanks so much brother! greetings from the mountains of East Tennessee
I had chills through the whole story.... Bears have always been the reason I never went in those hills by myself. The stories my grandparents told back in the day (60's), they were born in the early 1900's in Western NC. Johnny Cash wrote a song about Tiger Whitehead. Thanks JD for sharing another Great true story from those mtns that I love so much...
Thank you Pinky
WoW ! Dang, that was definitely an exciting adventure. I could close my eyes and see the events happening...
This was one of those times I decided to paint a picture with words instead of visuals, I felt like folks would visualize like you said 😊
Excellently done. Sometimes I play your amazing stories while working around this farm and my imagination fills in greatly. When my back feels broken I remind myself that our ancestors had it harder. And it gives me strength to carry on and get my jobs done. Thank you so much. 🫶🏼. Renee’ S.
Im loving this stories more and more. Tiger is buried about 6 minutes from my house as i live in the buladean area. Its an honor to have 2 legends such as tiger whitehead and sam Brinkley both being close to my home
I told Sams story too, be sure to check it out! "No Business Creek"
Great story... I'd never heard of Tiger...
Thanks JD 😎👍
Thanks Kathy, have a blessed day
Wow, JD, what a great story.
Thanks so much!
I wish you all that is good in life. Thanks for enriching our lives with these awesome stories! ❤
that is so nice of you, the world needs more kindness, thank you so much
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller ❤️❤️
I love this story!! I love how Sally nursed the bear cubs and the fawn.
she was a heck of a woman!
This is a wonderful story that I have never heard before. You did a great job in telling this story.
I did my best to bring Tigers story to life
I loved this story. Tiger and Sally were famous in their time. Now you brought their story back to life. Keep tellin' true stories and we will keep listen in' and readin' them. Heck im hopin' they will start makin' movies about some of them stories.❤
Maybe one day they will!
That was a great title, and a wonderful story .
Thank you Michelle, have a blessed night
These stories really take me away to a whole different world . They get me away from the city living and take me somewhere cool
Im glad you enjoy them my friend!
Love this! Born and raised about 45 minutes from Roam County... still here!
Awesome!
I never get tired of hearing stories like this! Fantastic stuff!
Glad you enjoy it!
I love these stories!!!!!!!!! With all the bad in the world today, these stories put a smile on my face. Thank you for making these videos.
Thank you!
You’re an amazing storyteller! ❤️👍🏻 I just love your channel so much!
Isn’t it a blessing to be here and hear? 🥰
You're the best! ❤️
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I come from good stock & real stories and was taught right. Like you. 😊
(edit): lol I can’t say *all of my Kin was “good” because some weren’t. But I believe everyone has some skeletons in the closet. (Chuckles) 🙏🏼
What an amazing story. I hope you never run out of them. I can’t imagine the research it takes to produce these. Thank you JD
Thank you so much!
Excellent way to start my weekend! Thank you! God's blessing to you and yours!
Thank you Pam, have a wonderful day
Pa. Seriously, it's Pa. 😆 Enjoy your weekend.
What a legacy to leave behind 👍👵🏻👩🌾❣️
I just sub’d
Thank you 🙏
What a great story! I love hearing all your stories. They fact that his wife suckled the orphaned animals is downright amazing! Thanks JD. But I do tend to agree with the person who stated what words can we use to praise you?! I’m always going to think up something nice! I just love yer stories so much!
Aww, thank you Karen, I always enjoy reading your positive comments. The world needs that kind of kindness today. Hope your Saturday is a blessed one.
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller you have a Blessed Day also! Happy Veterans Day. If you are I Thank You for everyone’s Freedom!
Thats why i like too look back. Such honorable people lived back than. Love the stories for sure on of the best channels out there
Thank you!
Great story my brother
Thank you Trooper!
Awesome story. Keep them coming.
Thank you ma'am!
Wow! 🐅 What an amazing story. 👏
I love getting ready for the day while listening to you. Makes for a great start. Thank you for that. Have a wonderful weekend. 😊
Thank you Melody, enjoy the crisp weather today!
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You know it! Anything is better than that harsh Texas heat we endured all year! Lol I'm loving this temp for sure. You do the same and God bless.
Loved this story JD❤️ what wonderful people Tiger and his wife were! How amazing is this story about the escaped Tiger! Probably my favorite story yet👍🏻🥰🤗
than you so much!
I'm from maryville tenn. and my mom was a Abbott married a Whitehead ,that was a cool story i can share with my family when i go home thank you
Thank you Thomas, I live a stones throw from Maryville in Anderson county
A momma to one a momma to all. Beautiful image for the mind.
❤️ ❤️
Seems like I heard this when I was a kid I should have living in Georgia, what a great job you did sharing this with others and awesome photos.
thanks for tuning in, glad you enjoyed it
This is an awesome story, this dude was a legend
He sure was!
My grandparents were born on clarktown road which cuts off of tiger creek Rd I was born and raised 2 ridges. Over I love you videos have been binge watching them lately
Thank you 😊
My family is from Watauga TN, Taylor's Valley VA. , Bluff city TN. And Alvarado VA TN line. I've know of Tiger Whitehead my entire life. Lord knows I would have loved to see that country in the early 1800's. Great videshow!
Thank you!
They don't make many Tigers today, JD! Awesome story friend! Enjoy your weekend and God bless.
You got that right Scott, enjoy this beautiful weather!
THANKS MAN for doing this on Tiger!!!! Your the man!!!....Chris from Carter County,Tn.
Hey there Chris, thank YOU for suggesting I look into Tiger. I screenshot your comment a while back and last week I ran across it and I took a few days researching and then writing this story. I don't know if you you noticed but I thanked you in the video description. Also, Id like to send you a free Appalachian Storyteller sticker if you email your mailing address to me theappalachianstoryteller@gmail.com
I guess there was a tiger in those mountains. Never would have known. I get so wrapped up in these stories,I got chills when the tiger growled, as if I was there. However, I'll bet I could have got away from it, cause I'm pretty sure the tiger would have been slipping in the massive piles of poop left behind me. 😂 Wonder if he ever tracked another animal he was unsure of again.😂. Thanks for the story kind sir.. have a good night..
I did my best to bring the battle between Tiger, Coy and the tiger to life
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I highly doubt it could have been done any better! Well done.
Wonderful story. Thank you. I love hearing stories about the area that I live in. Carter County just down the road from me and I was born in Bristol. This makes this story even better.
Thank you Janice
The story was amazing. I loved reading the comments especially those related to Tiger or whose families were pioneers thank you to them for sharing their family history. Cheers Lynne from Victoria Australia 🇦🇺🐨👍🏻👋🏻💜💙
Thank you Victoria!
Wow! What a great story! Amazingly tough people.
Yes they were
Great story thank you for sharing with us
Glad you enjoyed it my friend
Thank you so much for doing this. James Tiger Whitehead is my family
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JD Philips! Youve done it Again. If you dont mind my mentioning another channel... Selva Lore is an Indian gentleman who reads man eating tiger hunter stories. Very interesting
I’ll check it out
@@TheAppalachianStoryteller he's another guy who loves what he does & keeps at it despite UA-camrs erratic pay "policies"...!
Another great story I almost missed this one
Thank you Bessie! Hope you are enjoying this beautiful day
SIMPLY AMAZING STORY JD ONLY YOU CAN TELL THESE LIKE YOU DO LOVE YA MAN
Thanks brother
Love your stories!! I grew up in East TN & went to church camp in Unicoi Co. Many good memories in ET!!
you lived a good life my friend
LOVE this truly amazing people some of the toughest in the world people like them would make me proud to shake their hand great stuff💯❤️💪
hard times create strong men