Press & Media
For media inquiries, contact Lori Moore at lori@mtnways.org
Proudly Supporting Cocke County Fire Department and Hope House
Mountain Ways is proudly supporting Cocke County in its recovery from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene through significant donations to both local volunteer fire departments and Hope House.
Art for Hope 2024
Join renowned artist Mark Carson English and Mountain Ways on Friday, Nov., 22, from 6-9 p.m. for “Art for Hope 2024”, a powerful evening of art, community, and philanthropy benefiting the survivors of Hurricane Helene. The event will take place at the studio of Mark Carson English, located at 202 Randolph Street, Knoxville, TN 37917.
The Bread Basket Issues Press Release about Mountain Ways
This press release issued by The Bread Basket on October 29, 2024 Newport, TN – The Bread Basket, a nonprofit division of Central Charities of Newport and Cocke County, is thrilled to announce its relocation to a new facility in Newport, Tennessee, after suffering devastating losses due to Hurricane Helene. A grand re-opening will take place on Thursday, October 31 at 10:00 am, at the new facility located at 625 Honey Bee Lane, Newport, Tennessee. The pantry is now poised to serve the Cocke County Community from a larger and more accessible location.
Leanne Morgan and a Lineup of Fellow Comedians Raise $120,000 to Support Mountain Ways’ Hurricane Helene Flood Recovery & Relief Efforts
A lineup of headlining comedians, including Leanne Morgan, Charlie Berens, John Crist and Dusty Slay, headlined “No Laughing Matter: A Comedy Benefit for Victims of Hurricane Helene,” Monday, Oct. 21, to a sold-out audience at the Ryman Auditorium, raising $120,000 to benefit Mountain Ways.
Mountain Ways Announces Assistance Initiatives to Support Hurricane Helene Flood Survivors in Tennessee and Western North Carolina
Mountain Ways Announces Assistance Initiatives to Support Hurricane Helene Flood Survivors in Tennessee and Western North Carolina. Mountain Ways received a $2 million combined gift from Dolly Parton, The Dollywood Foundation, and several of Parton’s businesses on October 4, 2024, to support these efforts.
Mountain Ways Foundation Proud To Partner With Dolly Parton
GATLINBURG, TN – Tennessee icon and country music legend Dolly Parton announced today that she is once again leading in the efforts to help those in need in East Tennessee as a result of a natural disaster. In the wake of the extensive damage to the Appalachian region from Hurricane Helene, Parton announced a $1 million donation to the Mountain Ways Foundation to provide immediate assistance to flood victims.