The Appeal Tribune primarily serves the two largest communities in its area, Silverton and Mt. Angel.

Silverton is home of The Oregon Garden. The 60-acre first phase of the planned 240-acre botanical garden opened in June 2001. Silverton is also known as the gateway to Silver Falls State Park and for its quaint, historic downtown, complete with penny parking meters. Annual festivals include Homer Davenport Days, the Silverton Criterium bicycle race, the Silverton Fine Arts Festival, and the Father's Day Strawberry Festival.

More than 350,000 people descend upon Mt. Angel annually for its Oktoberfest celebration. The four-day festival each September has put the Bavarian town of 2,000 on the map, as thousands come to listen to German music and indulge in food and drink. The Mt. Angel Abbey, a Benedictine monastery and seminary, draws visitors year round to its hilltop location. Its tranquil setting looks over the Willamette Valley.

The Appeal also serves the communities of Scotts Mills, Marquam, Central Howell, Victor Point, Monitor, and Pratum.