Sandy Mush History

We are seeking input regarding any veterans who have ever resided in Big Sandy Mush.  Vance Garrett suggested and initiated this Veterans’ Project and several community members are helping out with gathering the information.  We currently have more than 230 Veterans’ listed, but … Read More

Vance Garrett is leading the effort to recognize our Big Sandy Mush Veterans.  We currently have almost 200 names compiled.  If you have information on Big Sandy Mush Veterans, please email Terri Wells at [email protected].  Terri and other community members are working … Read More

Monday, August 6 at 6pm is our monthly Sandy Mush history gathering.  The focus this month is our Sandy Mush veterans.  Vance Garrett is working on a community project to honor our Sandy Mush veterans with a permanent display at our community … Read More

Family and friends celebrated the 91st birthday of Ida Mae Reemes who has lived in Sandy Mush her entire life.  Born Ida Mae Surrett; she married Jack Dempsy Reemes.  They had nine boys.  With ten grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, Ida … Read More

Asheville History @avlhistory sent this message out about Alonzo Carlton Reynolds, Sandy Mush native, this morning. 10/19/17, 6:46 AM October 19, 1870- Alonzo Carlton Reynolds, educator & @WCUpresident, was born in Sandy Mush. More @ncpediancpedia.org/biography/reyn…   While they shared a very useful … Read More

It was wonderful to enjoy our community and see Sandy Mush community members returning from Texas, Tennessee, South Carolina, and the surrounding area.  It sounds like folks want to make it an annual tradition!  We enjoyed great food, fellowship, memories, and laughter, … Read More

Or know someone who did?  Please get in touch with Margaret Ellen Duckett or Keith Wells or email us at [email protected].  We are planning a Sandy Mush School Reunion for Saturday, October 14th, and everyone is invited!     Pictured girls in … Read More

Enjoy the view from Nanny and Papa’s porch of the 1969 Sandy Mush Wagon Train coming up Willow Creek Rd.  There is a field of tobacco in the background of the wagon photo, but otherwise much of this view remains the same, … Read More

John Garrett’s Carver Covered Wagon has been passed down through the family in Sandy Mush since 1901.  John’s grandpa, Will Garrett bought this wagon in 1901; it was built by Carver Wagon Works of Morristown, Tennessee.  They were considered some of the … Read More

Shown in this 1907 photo is the funeral procession of Jonathan Cody Woody (1881-1907).  The horse drawn hearse and funeral procession is proceeding along Sugar Creek Rd. in the direction of Big Sandy Mush Rd.  Pictured is the original Jones Valley Baptist … Read More