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Have you had a concussion or mild brain injury and still feel dizzy or off balance? You may be able to join a research study at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. We’re testing a new app called Rock Steady that helps people do balance exercises at home using fun, game-like activities.

VA Central IRB
Effective Date: November 6, 2025
This study is looking at two ways to do these exercises: one group will use paper instructions, and the other group will use the Rock Steady app on a tablet or computer. Both groups will get the same types of exercises and support from a trained clinician.
The study lasts about 4 months. You’ll come in for an evaluation, do home exercises for 4 weeks, and have weekly check-ins (in person or online). You’ll also fill out a short survey 3 months later. You can earn up to $175 in Visa gift cards for completing all parts of the study.

To join, you must be at least 18 years old and have dizziness or imbalance from a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury. Some health conditions may prevent you from joining.

If you’re interested or want to learn more, call Dr. Stephanie Panoncillo at (423) 926-1171, ext. 2116.

The principal investigator for this study is Dr. Courtney Hall. This study is approved by the VA Central Institutional Review Board (IRB; Study #1703553). You may contact the VA Central IRB at 877-254-3130 with any questions.

The Reece Museum presents Window into the Soul: The Work of Amanda Renfrow, an exhibition featuring the stained glass work by local artist Amanda Renfrow.

Window into the Soul, showcasing twenty-five stained-glass works by Renfrow, offers a retrospective of her eight-year practice. A native of Oklahoma, Renfrow moved to Appalachia in 2018 and began her artistic practice in glass. Starting as an apprentice to Steve Cook, a renowned glass artist in Jonesborough, Renfrow has since gained notoriety, with work frequently exhibited and housed in private and public collections, including the Reece Museum Permanent Collection.

"This exhibition brings together works that trace my artistic development from the smallest butterfly to the largest sun, reflecting the evolution of my approach over time,” says Renfrow.

From 1928 through 2007, East Tennessee State University hosted an exhibition that represented a folkloristic approach to documentation and historical interpretation of a mythological place called the Tennessee Frontier. The exhibit began as a classroom project that grew into public displays hosted in Gilbreath Hall (1928-1932), Sherrod Library (1933-1964), and the Reece Museum (1965-2007). As part of the ETSU America 250 events happening across our campus this year, many of the artifacts from this nostalgic exhibition have been brought out of the collections room to be shared with the public once again.

The Tennessee Frontier Room: 1928-2007 revisits institutional and regional history, with a focus on pieces of family and collective lore that contribute to greater regional mythohistories about the pioneers, explorers, and Indigenous inhabitants of East Tennessee between 1750 and 1840. From lithic tools created by ancient civilizations to a silk evening gown, the exhibit and accompanying publication showcase the cultural artifacts left behind by a people in flux. Building on work begun during the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations, this Semiquencentennial exploration of our shared history revisits the golden age of folklore, when the First Congressional District was branded “Tennessee’s First Frontier.”

“The Tennessee Frontier Room” will remain on display through June 2027. 

Have you had a concussion or mild brain injury and still feel dizzy or off balance? You may be able to join a research study at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. We’re testing a new app called Rock Steady that helps people do balance exercises at home using fun, game-like activities.

VA Central IRB
Effective Date: November 6, 2025
This study is looking at two ways to do these exercises: one group will use paper instructions, and the other group will use the Rock Steady app on a tablet or computer. Both groups will get the same types of exercises and support from a trained clinician.
The study lasts about 4 months. You’ll come in for an evaluation, do home exercises for 4 weeks, and have weekly check-ins (in person or online). You’ll also fill out a short survey 3 months later. You can earn up to $175 in Visa gift cards for completing all parts of the study.

To join, you must be at least 18 years old and have dizziness or imbalance from a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury. Some health conditions may prevent you from joining.

If you’re interested or want to learn more, call Dr. Stephanie Panoncillo at (423) 926-1171, ext. 2116.

The principal investigator for this study is Dr. Courtney Hall. This study is approved by the VA Central Institutional Review Board (IRB; Study #1703553). You may contact the VA Central IRB at 877-254-3130 with any questions.

The Reece Museum presents Window into the Soul: The Work of Amanda Renfrow, an exhibition featuring the stained glass work by local artist Amanda Renfrow.

Window into the Soul, showcasing twenty-five stained-glass works by Renfrow, offers a retrospective of her eight-year practice. A native of Oklahoma, Renfrow moved to Appalachia in 2018 and began her artistic practice in glass. Starting as an apprentice to Steve Cook, a renowned glass artist in Jonesborough, Renfrow has since gained notoriety, with work frequently exhibited and housed in private and public collections, including the Reece Museum Permanent Collection.

"This exhibition brings together works that trace my artistic development from the smallest butterfly to the largest sun, reflecting the evolution of my approach over time,” says Renfrow.

From 1928 through 2007, East Tennessee State University hosted an exhibition that represented a folkloristic approach to documentation and historical interpretation of a mythological place called the Tennessee Frontier. The exhibit began as a classroom project that grew into public displays hosted in Gilbreath Hall (1928-1932), Sherrod Library (1933-1964), and the Reece Museum (1965-2007). As part of the ETSU America 250 events happening across our campus this year, many of the artifacts from this nostalgic exhibition have been brought out of the collections room to be shared with the public once again.

The Tennessee Frontier Room: 1928-2007 revisits institutional and regional history, with a focus on pieces of family and collective lore that contribute to greater regional mythohistories about the pioneers, explorers, and Indigenous inhabitants of East Tennessee between 1750 and 1840. From lithic tools created by ancient civilizations to a silk evening gown, the exhibit and accompanying publication showcase the cultural artifacts left behind by a people in flux. Building on work begun during the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations, this Semiquencentennial exploration of our shared history revisits the golden age of folklore, when the First Congressional District was branded “Tennessee’s First Frontier.”

“The Tennessee Frontier Room” will remain on display through June 2027. 

Have you had a concussion or mild brain injury and still feel dizzy or off balance? You may be able to join a research study at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. We’re testing a new app called Rock Steady that helps people do balance exercises at home using fun, game-like activities.

VA Central IRB
Effective Date: November 6, 2025
This study is looking at two ways to do these exercises: one group will use paper instructions, and the other group will use the Rock Steady app on a tablet or computer. Both groups will get the same types of exercises and support from a trained clinician.
The study lasts about 4 months. You’ll come in for an evaluation, do home exercises for 4 weeks, and have weekly check-ins (in person or online). You’ll also fill out a short survey 3 months later. You can earn up to $175 in Visa gift cards for completing all parts of the study.

To join, you must be at least 18 years old and have dizziness or imbalance from a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury. Some health conditions may prevent you from joining.

If you’re interested or want to learn more, call Dr. Stephanie Panoncillo at (423) 926-1171, ext. 2116.

The principal investigator for this study is Dr. Courtney Hall. This study is approved by the VA Central Institutional Review Board (IRB; Study #1703553). You may contact the VA Central IRB at 877-254-3130 with any questions.

The Reece Museum presents Window into the Soul: The Work of Amanda Renfrow, an exhibition featuring the stained glass work by local artist Amanda Renfrow.

Window into the Soul, showcasing twenty-five stained-glass works by Renfrow, offers a retrospective of her eight-year practice. A native of Oklahoma, Renfrow moved to Appalachia in 2018 and began her artistic practice in glass. Starting as an apprentice to Steve Cook, a renowned glass artist in Jonesborough, Renfrow has since gained notoriety, with work frequently exhibited and housed in private and public collections, including the Reece Museum Permanent Collection.

"This exhibition brings together works that trace my artistic development from the smallest butterfly to the largest sun, reflecting the evolution of my approach over time,” says Renfrow.

From 1928 through 2007, East Tennessee State University hosted an exhibition that represented a folkloristic approach to documentation and historical interpretation of a mythological place called the Tennessee Frontier. The exhibit began as a classroom project that grew into public displays hosted in Gilbreath Hall (1928-1932), Sherrod Library (1933-1964), and the Reece Museum (1965-2007). As part of the ETSU America 250 events happening across our campus this year, many of the artifacts from this nostalgic exhibition have been brought out of the collections room to be shared with the public once again.

The Tennessee Frontier Room: 1928-2007 revisits institutional and regional history, with a focus on pieces of family and collective lore that contribute to greater regional mythohistories about the pioneers, explorers, and Indigenous inhabitants of East Tennessee between 1750 and 1840. From lithic tools created by ancient civilizations to a silk evening gown, the exhibit and accompanying publication showcase the cultural artifacts left behind by a people in flux. Building on work begun during the 1976 Bicentennial celebrations, this Semiquencentennial exploration of our shared history revisits the golden age of folklore, when the First Congressional District was branded “Tennessee’s First Frontier.”

“The Tennessee Frontier Room” will remain on display through June 2027. 

Toe River Chamber Ensemble Announces Free Fall Annual Concert Featuring World Debut of "Hurricane Helene" Symphony - by Denise Cook

The Toe River Chamber Ensemble (TRCE) will present its Fall Annual Concert on Tuesday, October 13, at 7:30 p.m. The performance will take place at the First Baptist Church, located on the historic Burnsville Square. Admission to the concert is free and open to the public.

Under the direction of conductor R. Kevin Paul, the evening will feature a diverse selection of classical masterworks, including Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, Op. 62, Mendelssohn’s Ruy Blas Overture, and Edvard Grieg’s dramatic In the Hall of the Mountain King.
The highlight of the evening will be the world debut of a new symphony titled Hurricane Helene, composed by local resident and retired university professor Matthew Henry James.

"We are incredibly honored to premiere this new work by Matthew," said R. Kevin Paul, conductor of the TRCE. "As an orchestra deeply rooted in this community, performing a piece that captures both the profound tragedy and the resilient spirit of our neighbors is deeply moving. Matthew has beautifully adapted this composition for our musicians, and we believe it will offer our audience a meaningful space for reflection and connection."
Because admission is free, attendees are encouraged to arrive early to ensure seating. For more information about the orchestra visit toeriverchamberensemble.org or https://www.facebook.com/toeriverchamberensemble