about tri-cities Hwy 720

The 720 Financial Literacy campaign is an opportunity to link financial counseling to the community at-large. It is an opportunity for the community to pause and look at their financial situations through several lenses. Knowledge has always been the key to change and empowerment. Financial Literacy is the road to a healthy credit score which can change lives. Achieving a score of 700 or better can open doors to housing, jobs, and other opportunities for a better life for all.

The purpose of the “720 Financial Literacy Hwy initiative” is to:

Generate awareness of free financial literacy resources in the community.
Direct community members to a listing /directory of available free resources for individuals and small businesses owners to access as needed.
Provide free virtual and in-person activities such as workshops, seminars, appointments etc. … that will help them understand the importance of Financial Literacy and a strong credit score.

Most think “more money” is the answer, however, knowing what to do with your money is critical to everyday decisions and long-term financial stability.

Check out the options below to find an opportunity that’s right for you!

East Tennessee Financial Stability Resource Guide:

All of the below events will take place on 7/20/2022 (July 20, 2022)

Appalachian Community Federal Credit Union

Money Smart for Older Americans

Time: 1:00pm
Date: July 20
Location: Kingsport Senior Citizen Center, 1200 E Center St. Ste 121, Kingsport TN
Contact: Miranda Cooper | 1-800-378-3778 ext. 2806 | www.MyACFCU.org

Appalachian Opportunity Fund

Reduce Financial Stress by Reaching Your Financial Goals

Contact AOF to set up your FREE one-on-one financial coaching session tailored to your needs.
Time: 9:00a – 12:00p
Date: July 20
Location: TBD Based on Client Need
Contact: Oren Peterson | Opeterson@aofcoaching.net | 865-456-4224 (call or text)

Bank of Tennessee

Money Matters

Time: 11:00a – 1:00p
Date: July 20
Location: 546 E Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN (United Way of East TN Highlands office)
Contact: Detra Cleven | dcleven@bankoftennessee.com | 423-262-54

Eastman Credit Union

Home Buying 101 Seminar

Time: 12:00p
Date: July 20
Contact: Sabra Hayden | Shayden@ecu.org | 423-722-1201
Click Here To Attend

Eastern Eight

Get on the 720 to take you to your new home

Join In Person at our office or via Zoom.
Time: 2:00p – 3:00p
Date: July 20
Location: 3 Limited Centre St., Johnson City, TN
Contact: MaryAnn Seale | mseale@e8cdc.org | 423-232-2046
Zoom: Meeting ID: 819 4038 1511 | Passcode: 371215 | Click Here To Attend

First Horizon – Bristol

First Stop to Building Credit

Time: 9:00a – 11:00a
Date: July 20
Location: 800 State St., Bristol, TN
Contact: Kevin Wysor | kmwysor@firsthorizon.com | 423-764-2265

First Horizon – Johnson City

First Stop to Building Credit

Time: 9:00a – 11:00a
Date: July 20
Location: 800 State St., Bristol, TN
Contact: Robert Davis | rjdavis@firsthorizon.com

First Horizon – Kingsport

First Stop to Building Credit

Time: 9:00a – 11:00a
Date: July 20
Location: 235 East Center, Kingsport, TN
Contact: Amy Marshall | amarshall@firsthorizon.com

First Horizon – Kingsport

Show me the money – Teenage Focus

Private Session
Time: 4:00p – 5:00p
Date: July 20
Location: Boys and Girls Club of Greater Kingsport | 1 Positive Place, Kingsport, TN (Next to Rush Street Neighborhood Grill)
Contact: Amy Marshall | amarshall@firsthorizon.com

First Horizon – Kingsport

On the road to 720 – Understanding and Boosting your Credit score

Private Parent Meeting
Time: 6:00p
Date: July 20
Location: Girls Inc. Kingsport | 1100 Girls Club Place, Kingsport, TN
Contact: David Reynolds | dtreynolds@firsthorizon.com

First Horizon – Johnson city

On the road to 720 – Understanding and Boosting your Credit score

Private Parent Meeting
Time: 5:00p – 6:00p
Date: July 20
Location: Coalition for Kids | 2423 Susannah St., Johnson City, TN
Contact: Robert Davis | rjdavis@firsthorizon.com

Operation Hope

Show Me the Money! – Teenager Focus

Time: 12:00p
Date: July 20
Location: Kingsport Library – 400 Broad St., Kingsport, TN
Contact: Alan Pickle | alan.pickle@operationhope.org

Operation Hope

On your drive down Hwy 720 – to financial freedom

Enjoy a Free Lunch – Please RSVP to Sarah Williams – Limited Seating
Time: 11:30a – 1:00p
Date: July 20
Location: Bristol United Way | 315 8th St., Bristol, TN
Contact: Sarah Williams | sarah.williams@operationhope.org | 423-764-2226

Operation Hope

Is your money working for you? – Adult Class

Enjoy Free Light Meal
Time: 6:00p
Date: July 20
Location: V O Dobbins Building | 301 Louis St., Kingsport, TN
Contact: Alan Pickle | alan.pickle@operationhope.org

Pathway Lending

Funding Fundamentals; Becoming Loan Ready

Time: 12:00p – 1:15p
Date: July 20
Contact: Keyunta Dawson | Keyunta.dawson@pathwaylending.org or Katie Hendrix | Katie.hendrix@pathwaylending.org | 615-732-7133
Click Here To Attend

Regions

Highway 720 US: Smart Money Habits

Regions

Introducción a Conceptos Bancarios

En este seminario nos enfocaremos en responder las siguientes preguntas:
¿Cómo puedo administrar mejor mi dinero?
¿Cómo puedo empezar ahorrar dinero?
¿Cómo puedo usar mi crédito sabiamente?
¿Cómo puedo evitar el robo de identidad y el fraude?
Para inscribirse a en estes seminario virtual, Regístrese utilizando e siguiente enlace:
Time: 12:00p | Click Here To Attend
Time: 6:00p | Click Here To Attend
Date: July 20
Contact: Lethia Mann | Lethia.Mann@regions.com | Office: 615-748-2028 | Cell: 615-838-997

Regions – Bristol

Your Credit Report and Credit Score

Time: 5:30p
Date: July 20
Location: Regions | 840 State St., Bristol, TN
Contact: Ashley Graham

Regions – Jonesborough

Your Credit Report and Credit Score

Time: 10:00a – 3:00p
Date: July 20
Location: Regions | 1460 East Jackson Blvd., Jonesborough, TN
Contact: Beverly Deaderick | Beverly.deaderick@regions.com | 423-788-8160

Regions – Jonesborough

Your Credit Report and Credit Score

Time: 4:00p
Date: July 20
Location: Regions | 4105 Fort Henry Drive, Kingsport, TN
Contact: Yesenia Viramontes | Yesenia.viramontes@regions.com | 423-398-6720

Truist

To Inspire and build better lives and communities

Truist teammates will be leading workshops with various nonprofits at Truist branch locations across our East Tennessee markets. Please contact Angela Conner, SVP of Community Development, for specific event and location details.
Location: The One Nearest You!
Date: July 20
Contact: Angela Conner | Angela.Conner@truist.com

UETHDA – Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency

Raising Possibilities: One Number at A Time

Individuals will be able to schedule a one-on-one appointment with a Community Services Specialist or Family Engagement Specialist to receive literacy information/training using “Your Money, Your Goals”. This is a toolkit through the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for organizations to help people meet their financial goals by increasing their knowledge and resources on topics like credit reports and credit scores, saving, tracking income, spending, and dealing with debt.
Time: 8:00a – 4:30p
Date: July 20
Contact: Hannah Marshall | hmarshall@uethda.org | (423) 480-8037
Locations:
-Bristol Neighborhood Service Center | 713 Volunteer Parkway, Suite 6 | Bristol, TN 37620
-Florida Avenue Head Start Center | 701 Florida Ave. | Bristol, TN 37620
-Carter County Neighborhood Service Center | 1739 Highway 19E Bypass | Elizabethton, TN 37643
-Unicoi County Neighborhood Service Center | 1413 N. Main Avenue, Unit C | Erwin, TN 37650
-Unicoi County – Erwin Head Start Center | 435 N. Main Ave. | Erwin, TN 37650
-George Clem Head Start Center | 310 Floral St. | Greeneville, TN 37743
-Greene County Neighborhood Service Center | 1128 Tusculum Blvd., Suite C | Greeneville, TN 37745
-Washington County Neighborhood Service Center | 125 E. Jackson Blvd., Suite 11A | Jonesborough, TN 37659
-Children First Head Start Center | 837 Pardee St. | Johnson City, TN 37604
-Kingsport Neighborhood Service Center and Head Start Center | 301 Louis Street | Kingsport, TN 37662
-Johnson County Neighborhood Service Center | 784 South Shady Street | Mountain City, TN 37683
-Hawkins County Neighborhood Service Center | 904 East Main Street, Suite 1 | Rogersville, TN 37857
-Hancock County Neighborhood Service Center | 1197 Main Street | Sneedville, TN 37869
-Surgoinsville Head Start Center | 3327 US-11W | Surgoinsville, TN 37873