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.
Holiday Events at ETSUAll Events
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Holiday Videos
Watch our beloved holiday videos featuring Bucky, Dr. Noland, Mrs. Noland, and other ETSU stars!
2025 Holiday Ornament
Art by Akintayo Akintobi and Penny Livingston
In 2022, the tradition of chronicling the history of ETSU through the creation of artistic holiday ornaments began. This year’s edition 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 Roy S. Nicks Hall, home to ETSU’s College of Nursing, the Department of Appalachian Studies, and ITS. Located on the university’s main campus, the building honors Dr. Roy Nicks, ETSU president emeritus and a transformative leader in higher education. Nicks Hall stands as a symbol of service, learning, and care – an enduring legacy for future generations of Buccaneer nurses and scholars.
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!