Hillbilly Tales from the Smoky Mountains includes several short stories based on the folklore of the Appalachian Mountains. Before the time of cell-phones, computers, and television, family members would gather on the front porch and offer up stories through simple oral traditions. These stories provided simple forms of entertainment to their children. With each generation, the stories became more elaborate and creative, transforming into what we now know as Appalachian folklore.

Mountain people have always led a difficult life; however, their unique perspective on dealing with struggles is fascinating. In this book, you will find a section on mountain medicinal treatments and hillbilly proverbs, passed down from mother to daughter. Knowledge of apothecary, or mountain medicine, was crucial for treating family members when the local doctor was away. No decent, self-respecting mountain folk would ever go unprepared without offering advice to help their neighbors. Wise sayings, or hillbilly proverbs, go hand-in-hand with mountain medicine, providing guidance in daily life.

The second part of the book features a special story by one of the original descendants of the Crowe Family, Ms. Verna Humphrey. This short piece of fiction centers around a light romance set right after the Civil War. The setting is Green Cove, where a young girl, Charlotte, struggles to regain her birthright during trying times. When a young lawyer enters the scene, Charlotte's interpretation of birthright takes on a whole new meaning. She must make difficult decisions that will alter the course of her life.