Appalachian Promise Alliance

05/07/2026

Appalachian Promise Alliance is pleased to support ArtEx, the juried art program for area high school art classes. Catch the art displayed at Bristol Public Library gallery, awards announced and ribbons placed on May 9th. The artwork is displayed through May 15. Congratulations to all the artists on display! Thanks to all who made this possible--the committee, the donors, the art teachers, the juror, BPL staff and many more! Believe in Bristol

02/17/2026

Join us Tuesday, February 17, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Central Presbyterian Church for "Immigration, Myth & Misconception" by Rev. Dan L. Gray, Jr., Esq.

Rev. Dan L. Gray, Jr., Esq., is the pastor of Mosaic Church and an attorney with Justice Flow Law, practice limited to federal immigration law.

This is the third of four community and civil rights education events of the Bristol TN/VA Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026 Call to Action Series.

Central Presbyterian Church is located at 331 Euclid Ave Bristol VA. Please RSVP at [email protected].

02/12/2026

Join us on Wednesday, February 18 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at the Bristol Public Library for "A Law Born of a Movement: Understanding the Civil Rights Act of 1964" by Attorney Alexis I Tahinci, of Tahinci Law Firm PLLC.

Learn what the Civil Rights Act meant in 1964 and why it is important today.

RSVP at [email protected]

This is the fourth of four community and civil rights education events of the Bristol TN/VA Martin Luther King Jr Day 2026 Call to Action Series.

01/09/2026

In celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, please mark your calendar and plan to participate in Bristol’s 9th Annual community celebration. This year’s theme is “Mission Possible: Building Community, Uniting a Nation, the Nonviolent Way.”

A group of community volunteers have planned the celebration, which will begin at Noon on Monday, Jan. 19, with a children’s program at the YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, 106 State Street. This event will include interactive activities, lunch and books for the first 100 children. Please contact Laura Bobo at (423) 968-9444 or [email protected] for more information.

The entire community is then encouraged to gather at the YW at 1:15 p.m. for a march to the historic Bristol sign for a group photo. A program will follow at First Baptist Church at 2 p.m.
Please refer to the flyer below for additional details about these and other MLK Jr. Day activities presented by APEC-Appalachian Peace Education Center in Abingdon, the King Institute for Faith and Culture, Lee Street Baptist Church, and the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.

Questions? Please email [email protected].

01/06/2026

10/15/2025

The Northeast Tennessee Resilience Network features "Resilience: Skills and Strategies to Overcome and Prevent ACEs" on Tuesday, October 21, online at 10:00 am, presented by Appalachian Promise Alliance.

To join us, register at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hxijLgWyT0K53_8zzRa2UQ

Art Yuen is the Executive Director of Nurturings and she will present on the vital and everyday role of resilience in lifelong health and well-being. She will cover the role of Positive Childhood Experiences and Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences (HOPE), the buffering effect on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how to recognize, strengthen and use resilience daily. She will end with practical tools to promote resilience and flourishing where we live and work.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore how your organization can benefit from trauma and resilience-informed practices that respect and amplify our unique Appalachian strengths!

09/16/2025

Work with Appalachian Promise Alliance! We're now hiring a part-time Program Assistant. For more details including qualifications and key responsibilities, visit the Appalachian Promise Alliance website, www.AppalachianPromise.org/employment.

09/16/2025

Join us for the 2025 "State of the Schools" Address on September 25 at 12:00 PM at the Bristol TN School Board Office, 615 M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., Bristol, TN 37620.

Presented by Appalachian Promise Alliance: As we start the 2025-2026 school year, we’ll hear from Ms. Kay Ward, Family and Community Engagement Coordinator, Bristol TN City Schools, and Dr. David Scott, Superintendent, Bristol VA Public Schools, about how our schools are thriving, the challenges they face and what lies ahead for our children.

Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-state-of-the-schools-tickets-1704236109079

09/01/2025

Buckle Up Appalachia Senior Program Coordinator Samuel Jones, Appalachian Promise Alliance Past Board President Margaret Feierabend and Appalachian Promise Alliance Executive Director Kaye Sapikas recently attended the DRIVE SMART Virginia Distracted Driving Summit, where we learned a lot of things that we will be incorporating into our programming.

08/07/2025

Join Appalachian Promise Alliance for the 2025 Baby & Family Expo - August 9 - This Saturday!
10 am to 2 pm at YWCA NETN and SWVA,
106 State Street, Bristol TN
Grand prize drawing: "Bringing Home Baby Set" and 200 Giveaway bags!

Connect to resources for all ages and stages - Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding, Babywearing, Early Services, Car Seat Checks, Childcare, Literacy, Clothing, Boutique Items, Community, Afterschool Activities, Teen Driving, Music, Dance, Theatre, Parenting, Food Trucks, Silent Auction, Demonstrations, and Entertainment!

Made possible by:
YWCA Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia
Appalachian Promise Alliance
MOMS R US
Parenting Sweet
Appalachian Highlands Healthy Babies
Food City
Morenings Chiropractic Clinic
Ballad Health
Bristol Bagel and Bakery -
KS Promotional Products -
Savvy Socials -