Slade Nakoff was born in Johnson City in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. This natural environment, prevalent throughout his work, is the same clay from which he was fo...view moreSlade Nakoff was born in Johnson City in the Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee. This natural environment, prevalent throughout his work, is the same clay from which he was formed. Slade is primarily a student of history, but is also an artisan, musician, and poet. He currently resides in the area with his wife, Allie.view less