Nestled in southern Middle Tennessee, Ethridge is home to one of the largest Old Order Amish communities in the South, with thousands of Amish residents. Known for its beautiful countryside and deeply traditional Amish lifestyle, Ethridge offers a peaceful and eye-opening getaway from the modern rush. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning for a deeper experience, here are 10 must-do activities that will give…
What we can learn from Plain thrift and homemaking wisdom When you think of Amish life, you might picture the obvious, external things like buggies, bonnets, and barns. But behind many Amish homes is something less visible: smart, steady financial stewardship—especially by the women who run the household. While the Amish man is ostensibly the “head” of the household, within the home, many if not…
On May 24th, many members of the Amish community gathered at a local farm in Gladwin County, Michigan for an auction. As you can see here, dozens of buggies waited as their owners handled their business at the community sale. Auctions are regular affairs in Amish settlements, and may take the form of estate auctions, farm sales, school funding events, or other benefits. Whatever the…
What if the secret to a calmer, more connected life isn’t in the next app—but in putting the phone down altogether? While the rest of the world races to keep up with the latest digital tools, the Amish live differently. They don’t completely reject technology—rather, they slow down and choose carefully. Instead of letting every new invention into their lives, Amish communities pause, evaluate, and…
An Amish man has lost his life in a “serious crash” in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. Via the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Office media release: Fatal Crash Involving Vehicle and Horse-Drawn Carriage Claims One Life On Sunday, June 15, 2025, at approximately 8:55 AM, Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with EMS and fire personnel, responded to a serious crash on USH 10 east of Maertz Road, in…
West Virginia has become one of the “rapid growth” Amish states. It’s gone from three to 14 communities in just eight years. So it’s no surprise to see an Amish home from the state up for sale online (I believe this is the first I’ve come across from the Mountain State). As you can see it is an interesting style – low-profiled, and very long…
Holmes County, Ohio, is not just the heart of Amish Country — it’s a baked goods lover’s dream. Here, generations of Amish families have passed down simple, made-from-scratch recipes that turn everyday ingredients into extraordinary treats. Many baked goods popular in Amish homes are also available to buy – either from Amish sources or from Amish-style bakeries and restaurants throughout the community. Whether you’re a…
Some Amish settlements have a reputation for wild youth behavior. One of the more prominent examples has been the large northern Indiana community (the Elkhart County – LaGrange County settlement, including Shipshewana and other areas). This has been the case for decades, though apparently things ebb and flow (and of course, this does not concern all the Amish youth in the community). But to take…
We’ve been seeing a fair share of Amish barn moves lately. This one, from Clymer, New York (Chautauqua County), stands out – because it was filmed entirely from above, using a drone (full video at bottom). You get a great bird’s eye view of the whole process, which looks like it involved at least 100 men. The move happened just a couple of weeks ago…
Shawn C. Cranston has been found guilty: Meadville, Pa (WJET/WFXP)– Guilty on all charges — That’s the verdict in the trial of Shawn Cranston, the man accused of murdering a pregnant Amish woman last year in Sparta Township. It took the jury less than three hours to find Shawn Cranston guilty on all charges in the murder of Rebekah Byler and her unborn child. Rebekah…