The 2017 Virginia Coal And Energy Alliance And The Southern States Energy Board Will Hold Its 38th Annual Conference In Kingsport Later This Year. The Theme Is “Coal: Launching A New Era”. Restoring Coal To Its Prominent Statues Has Been On The Minds Of Many. These Two Organizations Have Had A Strong Working Relationship Due To Working With The U.S. Department Of Energy And Their Interests In Promoting Coal. The Event Will Be Held May 22nd And 23rd At The Meadowview Conference And Resort Center In Kingsport.