Community Calendar

The search for money to pay for college next fall starts now! Too soon? Think again!

Starting the financial aid process early means you’ll be better prepared for the next academic year. That’s why East Tennessee State University’s Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships is hosting the annual Tri-Cities Financial Aid Night on Tuesday, October 14 from 5-8 p.m. in the ballroom located on the third floor of the D.P. Culp Student Center.

Current and prospective college students and their families are invited to attend and receive in-person support with submitting their 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Attendees are encouraged to create a Federal Student Aid account and username (FSA ID) before the event.

The 2026-2027 FAFSA will use 2024 tax information for determining the Student Aid Index (SAI). Financial Aid and TRiO's EOC counselors will be on hand to help families navigate the process one on one. You can learn more about federal, state, and institutional financial aid programs as well as the ETSU General University Scholarship Application, which also opens on October 1.

The Place Speaks is an exploration of how sacred histories are presented through visual art in Appalachia. Artworks by the Rev. Jimmy Morrow center divine visions and East Tennessee folklore while thematically overlapping with other visual artists in Appalachia and the American South. Using Morrow’s works and significant artifacts in the permanent collection that are grounded in regional placeness, The Place Speaks honors and respects the fusion of deeply personal, regional, and universal philosophies and beliefs as they relate to Appalachian landscapes.

Join us Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4:30-7 p.m. for the exhibition reception. Programming will begin at 4:30 p.m. with live music by musician and visual artist Abe Partridge, followed by a panel of artists and scholars from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Panelists include Dr. Rick Cary, Dr. Jenna Gray-Hildenbrand, and Aaron McIntosh.

The Place Speaks is an exploration of how sacred histories are presented through visual art in Appalachia. Artworks by the Rev. Jimmy Morrow center divine visions and East Tennessee folklore while thematically overlapping with other visual artists in Appalachia and the American South. Using Morrow’s works and significant artifacts in the permanent collection that are grounded in regional placeness, The Place Speaks honors and respects the fusion of deeply personal, regional, and universal philosophies and beliefs as they relate to Appalachian landscapes.

Join us Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4:30-7 p.m. for the exhibition reception. Programming will begin at 4:30 p.m. with live music by musician and visual artist Abe Partridge, followed by a panel of artists and scholars from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Panelists include Dr. Rick Cary, Dr. Jenna Gray-Hildenbrand, and Aaron McIntosh.

The Reece Museum invites you to join us for the reception of "The Place Speaks: Sacred & Artistic Genealogies of Appalachia", an exhibition exploring how sacred histories are presented through visual art in Appalachia. This event will take place on Thursday, October 16, from 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Programming will begin at 4:30 p.m. with live music by musician and visual artist Abe Partridge, followed by a panel of artists and scholars from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Panelists include Dr. Rick Cary, Dr. Jenna Gray-Hildenbrand, and Aaron McIntosh. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Jennifer Axsom Adler. Light refreshments will be provided. This event is free admission and open to the public. Other exhibition events and related programming will be announced on the Reece Museum events webpage.

Make parenting more enjoyable and build parenting skills and support with the Attached at the Heart Parenting Program (AHPP), registering now at ParentingSweet.org for online Thursdays at 7:30PM, and online or in-person sessions on Sundays at 4PM. Provided free of charge, AHPP helps improve pregnancy and birth outcomes and parent knowledge about child development; increases parent confidence and positive parenting skills, increases levels of empathy toward children, ensures healthy secure attachment, increases family connection, and protects against trauma. It is also a great way to connect with other parents and find support, encouragement, and friends.

The Place Speaks is an exploration of how sacred histories are presented through visual art in Appalachia. Artworks by the Rev. Jimmy Morrow center divine visions and East Tennessee folklore while thematically overlapping with other visual artists in Appalachia and the American South. Using Morrow’s works and significant artifacts in the permanent collection that are grounded in regional placeness, The Place Speaks honors and respects the fusion of deeply personal, regional, and universal philosophies and beliefs as they relate to Appalachian landscapes.

Join us Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4:30-7 p.m. for the exhibition reception. Programming will begin at 4:30 p.m. with live music by musician and visual artist Abe Partridge, followed by a panel of artists and scholars from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Panelists include Dr. Rick Cary, Dr. Jenna Gray-Hildenbrand, and Aaron McIntosh.

Join the Reece Museum Friday, October 17 from 2 to 4 pm for an artist workshop with Aaron McIntosh, part of a series of events presented in conjunction with the current exhibition, "The Place Speaks". An exploration of how sacred histories are presented through visual art in Appalachia, "The Place Speaks" honors and respects the fusion of deeply personal, regional, and universal philosophies and beliefs as they relate to Appalachian landscapes.

As an educator, McIntosh is committed to transforming and diversifying the next generation of fibre/textile artists. Since 2010, he has taught in the Fibre programs of James Madison University, the Maryland Institute College of Art, Virginia Commonwealth University, and currently is an Associate Professor in the Fibres & Material Practices program at Concordia University in Montreal.

McIntosh will lead workshop participants through the process of adding to his ever-growing 10-year project: Kudzu Stories.

The Reece Museum is a unit of the Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services, which is housed in the ETSU Department of Appalachian Studies. The Reece Museum is located on the campus of East Tennessee State University and is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Follow the Reece Museum on social media for more content and digital programming. For more information, please visit http://www.etsu.edu/reece or phone (423) 439-4392. ETSU is an EEO employer. For disability accommodations, call the ETSU Office of Disability Services at 423-439-8346.

The Place Speaks is an exploration of how sacred histories are presented through visual art in Appalachia. Artworks by the Rev. Jimmy Morrow center divine visions and East Tennessee folklore while thematically overlapping with other visual artists in Appalachia and the American South. Using Morrow’s works and significant artifacts in the permanent collection that are grounded in regional placeness, The Place Speaks honors and respects the fusion of deeply personal, regional, and universal philosophies and beliefs as they relate to Appalachian landscapes.

Join us Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4:30-7 p.m. for the exhibition reception. Programming will begin at 4:30 p.m. with live music by musician and visual artist Abe Partridge, followed by a panel of artists and scholars from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Panelists include Dr. Rick Cary, Dr. Jenna Gray-Hildenbrand, and Aaron McIntosh.

You are invited to attend our 2025 River Craft & Goodies Fair on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is held in the basement of First Presbyterian Church, located at 105 South Boone Street in downtown Johnson City. Parking is available in the lot on West Main Street between The River and the church. Join us for a cup of coffee and fresh-baked hand pies, shop the tons of crafts, plants, baked goods, home and holiday decor, artwork, theme baskets, and River Button Bracelets. All proceeds, 100%, benefit The River and its mission to help women help themselves. Please save the date, mark your calendar, and invite your family and friends to attend. If you are a crafter, artist, maker, or creator and want to donate items for the sale, please call The River at 423-926-8111 for more information. Your support provides free laundry and shower services, feminine hygiene products, resource referrals, mail and telephone support, a safe space Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and a diaper subsidy program that distributes 12,000 diapers a month. The River is a small nonprofit making a BIG difference in the day-to-day lives of the women we serve. Our motto is "sharing loads of God's love."

The Place Speaks is an exploration of how sacred histories are presented through visual art in Appalachia. Artworks by the Rev. Jimmy Morrow center divine visions and East Tennessee folklore while thematically overlapping with other visual artists in Appalachia and the American South. Using Morrow’s works and significant artifacts in the permanent collection that are grounded in regional placeness, The Place Speaks honors and respects the fusion of deeply personal, regional, and universal philosophies and beliefs as they relate to Appalachian landscapes.

Join us Thursday, Oct. 16 from 4:30-7 p.m. for the exhibition reception. Programming will begin at 4:30 p.m. with live music by musician and visual artist Abe Partridge, followed by a panel of artists and scholars from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Panelists include Dr. Rick Cary, Dr. Jenna Gray-Hildenbrand, and Aaron McIntosh.