The Gap is a story set in Walker City, a town located in the southern Appalachian region known as The Cumberland Gap. The town of Walker City developed and grew around the exact Point where the states of Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia converge, making it a tri-state community. The Point marks the center of the town square. The Point is also identified by the statue of Dr. Thomas Walker of Virginia. The statue is surrounded by signage pointing to the 3 State sections of Walker City.