Mission is to encourage study, advance scholarship, disseminate information, and enhance communication between Appalachian peoples, their communities, governmental organizations, and educational institutions. Organization information and resource collections.

Information about tourism, recreation, attractions and events, restaurants and lodging, history and culture, for a region including portions of north Georgia, western North Carolina, southeastern Tennessee, and the South Carolina mountains.

Provides searchable access to items related to the region in the collections of several regional institutions. Includes manuscripts, photos, audio and video materials, and objects related to arts, work, religion, daily life, and other topics.