Maces Spring, VA
Music connected to Maces Spring
About Maces Spring
- • Country music legend, the Carter Family, called Maces Spring their home.
- • The 'Bristol sound,' influential to country music, originated near Maces Spring.
- • The Carter Family's music recordings put Maces Spring on the map in the 1920s.
- • A cave system near Maces Spring is rumored to have hidden Civil War soldiers.
- • Devastating floods in the early 20th century reshaped the landscape and community.
- • Named for a family and a water source, Maces Spring was established around 1800.
- • With under 100 residents, it's smaller than many high school graduating classes.
- • At 1,368 feet, the elevation offers picturesque views of the surrounding mountains.
- • Agriculture and tourism related to the Carter Family Fold support the local economy.
- • It feels peaceful and deeply connected to its musical heritage and natural beauty.
- • The Washington Nationals, 2019 World Series champs, are the closest MLB team.
- • Nearby Bristol Motor Speedway hosts intense NASCAR races, like the iconic night race.
Artists From Maces Spring
Songs About Maces Spring
Mama’s Opry
by
