About the Appalachian Region - Appalachian Regional Commission
The Appalachian Region is represented by 26 U.S. Senators and 57 members of the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn more about Appalachia’s congressional districts.
Tennessee - Appalachian Regional Commission
Each of Appalachia’s 13 states develops a companion four-year plan and annual strategy statement outlining its funding priorities for ARC projects. Tennessee Appalachian Development Plan Read Full Report
Appalachian Counties Served by ARC
This includes all of West Virginia – the only state completely within the Appalachian Region – and parts of 12 other states: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Tennessee - Appalachian Regional Commission
Nestled in Northeast Tennessee, Johnson and Carter counties have strengths and challenges similar to many other Appalachian communities. Their location offers rich culture and easy access to outdoor adventures in “mountain and lake country.”
Income and Poverty in Appalachia - Appalachian Regional …
Prior to COVID-19, the Appalachian Region was seeing improvements in income and poverty. Median household income increased 7.8% between 2013-2017 and 2018-2022, with increases reaching at least 15% in 77 counties scattered throughout the Region.
Hurricane Helene Resources - Appalachian Regional Commission
Appalachian Voices Resource Guide – State-by-state breakdown of emergency management resources, shelters, donation drop-off locations, verified organizations accepting donations and more. (KY, NC, SC, TN, VA)
Grants and Opportunities - Appalachian Regional Commission
ARC uses Congressionally appropriated funds to invest in Appalachia’s economic and community development through grants. As part of our unique federal-state partnership, ARC’s grant application process begins at the state government level.
Rural Appalachia Compared to the Rest of Rural America
Of the Appalachian Region’s 423 counties, 107, or one-fourth, are classified as rural—counties that are neither part of nor adjacent to a metropolitan area. Of the 26.4 million people that live in Appalachia, almost 2.5 million, or nearly 10% of residents, live in rural counties.
Subregions in Appalachia - Appalachian Regional Commission
This map shows the Appalachian Region divided into five subregions: northern, north central, central, south central, and southern Appalachia.
Food Insecurity in the Appalachian Region
2023年11月17日 · This report provides a comprehensive assessment of food insecurity dynamics in Appalachia—primarily through analysis of datasets from Feeding America, the American Community Survey (ACS), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).