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As East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) Archives of Appalachia approaches its fortieth anniversary, it aims to renew itself as an archive of the twenty-first century through development of a new strategic plan and mission. Diversity and inclusion are a committed part of ETSU’s mission to regional stewardship and the Archives seeks to become a more diversified cultural heritage repository and culturally competent workplace. This article applies a top-down approach to understanding diversity- and inclusion-related responses at both the university and department levels to assess current and potential diversity and inclusion initiatives. A selected analysis using the Strategic Diversity Manifesto framework juxtaposes the Archives’ diversity and inclusion responses for its local/regional communities and LGBTQ communities. Consequently, the article reports on goals and actions the Archives can take to become a more engaged member of its diverse communities.