Celebrate the season
The holidays are a magical time of year at East Tennessee State University, and we invite you to celebrate with us! From family activities to stocking stuffers, from holiday concerts to festive playlists, ETSU can help make the season bright.
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ETSU Annual Holiday Concert
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 — 7:30PM - 9:15PM
Martin Center for the Arts -ETSU Foundation Grand Hall
ETSU Annual Holiday Concert
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 — 4:00PM - 5:45PM
Martin Center for the Arts -ETSU Foundation Grand Hall
ETSU Annual Holiday Concert
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 — 7:30PM - 9:15PM
Martin Center for the Arts -ETSU Foundation Grand Hall
'Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas'
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 — 7:30PM - 10:00PM
Martin Center for the Arts
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Holiday Videos
Watch our beloved holiday videos featuring Bucky, Dr. Noland, Mrs. Noland, and other ETSU stars!
2026 Holiday Ornament
Art by Akintayo Akintobi
In 2022, the tradition of chronicling the history of East Tennessee State University through the creation of artistic holiday ornaments began. This year's edition, the fifth in the series, continues this ETSU tradition and invites you to celebrate the holidays with a beautiful keepsake that can be passed down for generations.
This year’s hand-painted, limited-edition holiday ornament celebrates Alexander Hall, originally constructed in 1929 as the Training School. Home to University School, a K-12 laboratory school that prepares students while providing hands-on experience for future educators. The building reflects East Tennessee State University’s long-standing commitment to teaching and learning. Renamed Alexander Hall in 1970 to honor longtime educator Dr. Philip Wade Alexander, it remains a symbol of educational excellence and innovation and an enduring part of ETSU’s history and mission.
Look for it in the fall at Bowman Jewelers in Johnson City.
ETSU Holiday Spotify Playlist
Get in the holiday spirit with this playlist featuring artists who all have close ties to the mountains we call home!