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REGION and LOCATION
Johnson City, Tennessee
Our Location
East Tennessee State University is located in Johnson
City, a community of nearly 60,000 residents, in the
northeast corner of Tennessee, the Volunteer State.
ETSU's James H. Quillen College of Medicine is located on
the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center at neighboring
Mountain Home.
Extended regional campuses are in Kingsport, Bristol, and
Elizabethton. Courses are also available in nearby Greeneville.
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Our Region
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situated in the heart of the Southern Appalachians, nestled
in the ridge and valleys near the incomparable Roan Mountain,
the Great Smoky Mountains, and the majestic forests of
western North Carolina;
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is simply one of the nation's most fascinating regions;
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boasts bold rivers, sparkling lakes, and rushing mountain
streams;
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is recognized as the Birthplace of Country Music; 
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is the wellspring of traditional mountain music and
its branches in bluegrass, gospel, country, and other
musical forms;
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owns a strong heritage in craft, custom, dance, food,
and storytelling;
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 features
festivals to celebrate each of four distinctive seasons;
and
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is home to Bristol Motor Speedway—one fast half-mile
track!
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Abound!
The rich heritage of the Appalachian region
surrounds ETSU with a cultural mix of professional theatre,
music ranging from jazz to classical and ballet, and so
much more. If outdoor activities are your thing, you're
within minutes of
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Backpacking
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Boating
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Camping
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Canoeing
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Spelunking
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Cross-Country Skiing
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Fishing
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Hiking
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Horseback riding
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Kayaking
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Mountain biking
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Rock climbing
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Scuba diving
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Snowboarding
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Snow skiing
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Water skiing
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Whitewater Rafting
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Take a road trip!
Johnson City is within a days' drive of most major cities
in the eastern U.S. In fact, it will take you just as long
to drive to Memphis, Tennessee as it will to drive to Canada
(about eight hours)!
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Location
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Miles
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Driving Time
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| Abingdon , VA |
52 |
0:57 |
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Atlanta , GA
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266
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4:52
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Asheville , NC
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61
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1:14
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Banner Elk, NC
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41
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1:04
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Beaufort , SC
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350
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6:10
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Blowing Rock, NC
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63
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1:25
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Boone , NC
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55
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1:14
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Bristol , TN
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25
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0:38
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Chattanooga , TN
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217
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3:38
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Charleston , SC
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326
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5:40
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Charlotte , NC
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157
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3:13
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Cincinnati , OH
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361
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6:02
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Cumberland Gap , TN
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115
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2:16
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Gatlinburg , TN
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107
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2:00
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Greeneville , TN
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32
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0:51
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Jonesborough , TN
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8
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0:17
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Kingsport
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24
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0:34
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Knoxville , TN
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105
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1:51
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Memphis , TN
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497
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8:00
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Mountain City , TN
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42
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1:00
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Myrtle Beach , SC
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360
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6:32
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Nashville , TN
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285
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4:45
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Panama City , FL
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556
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10:50
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Roan Mountain , TN
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28
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0:50
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Savannah , GA
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369
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6:23
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Sevierville , TN
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94
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1:43
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Washington , DC
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411
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6:48
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Links to Area Resources
Tri-Cities Regional Airport
Abingdon
Asheville
Chamber of Commerce
Bristol
Chamber of Commerce
Center
for Appalachian Studies and Services
Elizabethton
Tourism Association
ETSU
Bluegrass
Greeneville
Chamber of Commerce
Historic
Jonesborough
Johnson
City Chamber of Commerce
Kingsport
Chamber of Commerce
Northeast
Tennessee Tourism Association
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