The Museum of Appalachia is thrilled to host their sixth Heroes of Southern Appalachia Dinner & Awards Ceremony—live from the Museum grounds.

Each Heroes of Southern Appalachia award is presented to a person of Southern Appalachian heritage, who embodies the spirit of the region with characteristics of perseverance, fortitude, self-reliance, and service. The accomplishments of each recipient have brought greater awareness and understanding of Appalachian culture.

We are excited to honor our 2027 recipients:

James Arthur “Jim” Haslam II and the late Natalie Leach Haslam

If interested in purchasing tickets, please email Will Meyer at [email protected] or call at 865-494-7680