Hillbilly version: “I’m not saying don’t be friendly but don’t be too friendly or the tourist will be yourneighbor”. You will get many different answers if you quiz the visitor as to why they are here. The
major categories include family, friends live here or it’s just so nice.
We have new management at the tire shop. We visited as he replaced a tire for my trailer. “Been here
about six months. Moved from Greenbrier, we really like it”.
“My family moved here from Tennessee in 1860”.
“I would say you’re probably a native”.
“Not sure, think maybe a couple more years. I guess it depends on who you ask”.
Some come and stay. Others leave when they go broke. Northcentral Arkansas is a hard place to make a
living.