Events Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Now–Jan. 19
Jan. 16 at 6 p.m.
Jan. 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Countywide food drive supporting Jonesborough Area Ministerial Alliance Food Pantries.
An Evening with Taylor Branch: Interview by Dr. Daryl Carter of Pulitzer Prize winning author and Historian, Taylor Branch. Followed by a reception and book signing.
Prayer Breakfast: Annual event that speaks to Dr. King & his legacy, with guest, Taylor Branch.
McKinney Ctr, 103 Franklin Ave., Jonesborough
Lee Street Baptist Church, 1458 Mary St., Bristol, VA
Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. MLK Worship Service St. Paul AME Zion Church, 201 Welbourne St., Johnson City
Peace Walk (less than 2 miles) and Afternoon Informational Session. Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave., Johnson City
Jan. 19 at 6 p.m. Community Dinner: Annual dinner that celebrates Dr. King’s legacy as well as honors individuals who make the community special. Carver Recreation Center, 322 W. Watauga Ave., Johnson City
Events & Info
Jan. 19 at 1 p.m.
Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. MLK and The Constitution (Talk by Prof. Gregg Ivers) D.P. Culp Student Center Auditorium, East Tennessee State University, 1276 Gilbreath Dr, Johnson City
Carver Recreation Center 423-461-8830
Langston Centre 423-434-5785
Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, 225 Princeton Road, Johnson City Cost: $15 per person Proceeds support Carver Recreation Center’s annual youth trip to a Civil Rights Movement historic site.
Exhibition: Jan. 19-22 Public Reception: Jan. 22, 6-8 p.m. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Student Art Exhibit: Art on display will feature students from Washington County & Johnson City Schools. Artwork will be inspired by Dr. King & the Civil Rights Movement. McKinney Center, 103 Franklin Ave., Jonesborough