Maryville College to establish Appalachian music center
By The BriefBrief
Maryville College plans to establish the Mike Curb Center for Appalachian Music after receiving a $3 million gift from the Mike Curb Foundation. The center will provide a permanent home at the college for studying and preserving Southern Appalachian musical traditions.
WHO:Maryville College and the Mike Curb Foundation
WHAT:Maryville College announced plans to establish the Mike Curb Center for Appalachian Music after receiving a $3 million gift.
WHEN:Reported Oct 21, 2026 at 5:26 PM ET
WHERE:Maryville, Tennessee
WHY:The center is intended to study and preserve the musical traditions of Southern Appalachia.
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