Melissa Reardon

A Kentucky native and Asheville resident since 2000, Melissa Reardon is a freelance writer and editor. She spent nearly 15 years serving as editor for WNC magazine, a position that allowed her the opportunity to gain a deep knowledge and appreciation for the history, culture, foodways, and natural treasures of Western North Carolina. She writes on all of these topics, and has published articles about the NC mountain region with Our State and TOWN magazine as well as WNC. Find her at melissareardon.com.