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48th Annual Appalachian Studies Conference | Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tennessee | March 20 - 22, 2025.
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Thursday, March 20
 

10:00am CDT

DeRossett Railroad Section House Tour/Mines
Thursday March 20, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Meet shuttle bus at RUC, Dixie Avenue Entrance.
A group site visit to the historical DeRossett Railroad Section House and the nearby company coal mining towns of Bon Air and Ravenscroft.
Thursday March 20, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm CDT
Roaden University Center (RUC)

1:00pm CDT

Burgess Falls Guided Hike
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Meet shuttle bus at RUC, Dixie Avenue Entrance 
A guided hiking tour of Burgess Falls, focusing on the geology and civic significance of this 130-foot cascade waterfall.
Thursday March 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Roaden University Center (RUC)
 
Friday, March 21
 

8:00pm CDT

The Bilbreys Performance
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
First Presbyterian Church, 20 N. Dixie Avenue
The Bilbreys, a local family Bluegrass group, has been performing around Middle Tennessee for about 45 years. They incorporate  different styles of music in their shows, from Bluegrass/ Bluegrass Gospel to Country/Western to original songs and instrumentals.
Friday March 21, 2025 8:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
Off Campus
 
Saturday, March 22
 

4:00pm CDT

Appalachian Center for Craft Tour
Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Meet Shuttle Bus at RUC, Dixie Ave. Entrance 
Join us for a hands-on experience at the Appalachian Center for Craft Offsite Excursion!
Guests will have the chance to see skilled artists demonstrate traditional and contemporary craft techniques, including:
  • Woodturning – Alexandra Mavrikis
  • Coil Built Pottery – Darby Lewis
  • Rag Rug Weaving – Bethany Larson
  • Glass Blowing – Sarah Montrond
  • Enameling on Copper – Talia Tax
This is a great opportunity to engage with artists and explore Appalachian craftsmanship in a unique setting!


Saturday March 22, 2025 4:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Roaden University Center (RUC)
 
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