Big Stone Gap, VA

united states

Big Stone Gap is a small Appalachian town in southwestern Virginia near the Kentucky border, known for its coal mining heritage and mountain setting. US Route 23 runs through town, connecting to Norton and Tennessee, while Route 58 arrives from the west through Jonesville. The town served as a filming location for movies based on Adriana Trigiani's novels, with the restored 1920s Trail Theatre still hosting live performances today.