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In the heart of Appalachian Mountains lies Big Stone Gap. Founded in 1856, Big Stone Gap represents quintessential Southern charm. Considered a small town, with a population of roughly 5,700 in, Big Stone Gap allows residents and visitors the opportunity to step back into old Americana—when life was simpler and land was abundant.
Big Stone Gap is a 2014 American drama romantic comedy film written and directed by Adriana Trigiani and produced by Donna Gigliotti for Altar Identity Studios, a subsidiary of Media Society. Based on Trigiani's 2000 best-selling novel of the same name, the story is set in the actual Virginia town of Big Stone Gap circa 1970s.
Big Stone Gap. Come to Big Stone Gap and discover a Little Town with a Big Story. The lush green mountains provide the perfect backdrop to enjoy our history, culture and nature. Visit the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park to experience the story first-hand.
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“Delightful… Trigiani’s unerring portrayal of singular personalities that make up the small southwest Virginia town brings humor and poignancy to Ave’s richly drawn life in Big Stone Gap. … As always it is the day-to-day details of life in the charming backwater town of the Big Stone Gap that make the story shine.” –Publisher’s Weekly.
About Big Stone Gap. In the heart of Appalachia lies Big Stone Gap, the quintessential Southern town. Founded in 1856, Big Stone Gap, which boasts a population of roughly 5,700, allows residents and visitors the opportunity to step back into old Americana—when life was simpler and land was abundant. During the 1870s, much was published about ...
Jan 1, 2001 · Big Stone Gap #1. Adriana Trigiani. 3.86. 46,443 ratings3,444 reviews. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the tiny town of Big Stone Gap is home to some of the most charming eccentrics in the state.
