small-town
adjective
: of or relating to a small town
small-town values/life/charm
: coming from or living in a small town
a small-town girl
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It’s billed as a darkly comic Southern story about redemption, survival, and small-town chaos.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Roanoke, Virginia Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke is well-known in the area for its small-town charm, Appalachian heritage, and gorgeous mountain views.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The former small-town Kansas mayor who made national headlines last year when he was charged with voting illegally as a noncitizen has reached a plea agreement that will keep him out of jail.
—Matthew Kelly
april 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The author — who also wrote the books behind Netflix’s other popular small-town drama, Virgin River — confirmed on Facebook in June 2025 that Sullivan’s Crossing had been renewed for a fourth season.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Roanoke, Virginia Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, Roanoke is well-known in the area for its small-town charm, Appalachian heritage, and gorgeous mountain views.
—Anne Olivia Bauso, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
The former small-town Kansas mayor who made national headlines last year when he was charged with voting illegally as a noncitizen has reached a plea agreement that will keep him out of jail.
—Matthew Kelly
april 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The author — who also wrote the books behind Netflix’s other popular small-town drama, Virgin River — confirmed on Facebook in June 2025 that Sullivan’s Crossing had been renewed for a fourth season.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Small-town.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small-town. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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