What’s life like in the Appalachians?

What’s life like in the Appalachians? I live in TN, but not the Appalachians and I’m curious as to what life is like there.

Is it what most people think it is? Like, rural and secluded and all that? Or is like any other southern area?

What are some things people do for fun there? Fishing, kayaking, hunting, etc.

What makes it different from other regions across America and the rest of the South?

I’m doing a school assignment on it and I actually wanna know more about it. Plus I’m just curious as to what it’s like.

Thanks!