ETSU Appalachian Studies

09/12/2026

Need Saturday plans? 😊

Come out to the annual Umoja Fest at Kings Commons Park in Johnson City! The Langston Community Health Task Force is set up on W King Street and students from Dr. Fletcher’s Appalachian Community Engagement course are talking with the community about the collaboration’s research findings on health disparities in census tract 601. 🐅

There is lots to do and see at the festival today, which begins at 12:30 PM following the parade.

09/10/2026

Today at the Reece Museum, Appalachian Studies master’s student and owner of Crown Cutz, Craig Charles, hosted “Barber Showcase: Battle at the Museum,” bringing together barbering, music, and history for a live competition! 💈✂️

The event featured local barbers Tony Holmes of Laced Up Kicks and Cuts and Anthony Cockrell Jr. of House of Fades Barbershop, with local rapper SKYY G keeping the energy high. Attendees also got to learn more about the history of barbering, the role of barbershops as important community gathering spaces, and barbering as a skill and tradition.

We love seeing our Appalachian Studies students finding creative ways to bring Appalachian culture, history, and community together, on campus and beyond.

Great work, Craig! 👏

09/09/2026

Welcome back students! Our department had our annual “Graduate Gathering,” this time at El Charolais, to start the semester off right. 😊

09/08/2026

Last week, students in APST 5690: Appalachian Community Engagement with Dr. Rebecca Adkins-Fletcher met with Mr. Adam Dickson and Dr. Georgita Washington at the Langston Centre to begin their collaboration with the Langston Community Health Task Force.

This is the fifth year of this collaboration between ETSU Appalachian Studies and the Langston Centre, supported by the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative.

You can learn more here: https://www.etsu.edu/cas/cass/projects/

08/26/2026

Our Appalachian Studies community joins the nation in mourning the loss of Dolly Parton.

Dolly was a wonderful supporter of the Appalachian region and a great friend to our program. Faculty member Ted Olson worked on a collection of Smoky Mountain songs for the national park where Dolly recorded “Little Rosewood Casket.”

Have a listen here:

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyLittle Rosewood Casket · Dolly Parto...

08/24/2026

Welcoming students on a beautiful first day of fall semester!

08/18/2026

Welcome Back Students! Still looking for a minor? Slots are still available for Brewing and Distillation studies.

05/16/2026

Join us today at 2 - Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park - for day two of celebrating the role of the Irish in shaping Appalachian and American culture!

05/13/2026

THIS FREE AND PUBLIC EVENT HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE EVEN MORE PANELISTS AND MUSIC.

We are pleased to partner with the Consulate General of Ireland (Atlanta) and Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park to offer these outstanding events this Friday and Saturday to highlight the role of the Irish in the founding of America! Spread the word and plan to come!
Events are free and open to all!

https://www.etsu.edu/cas/das/events/default.php

05/11/2026

We are pleased to partner with the Consulate General of Ireland (Atlanta) and Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park to offer these outstanding events this Friday and Saturday to highlight the role of the Irish in the founding of America! Spread the word and plan to come!

Events are free and open to all!

https://www.etsu.edu/cas/das/events/default.php