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Milligan is a Christ-centered liberal arts university in Johnson City, Tennessee, boasting a close-knit community, 355-acre picturesque campus, and over 100 majors, minors and other degree offerings.

For over 150 years, Milligan has educated men and women to lead and to serve. Our commitment to Christ-centered liberal arts education has led Milligan to become a growing, well-respected liberal arts institution. Because of our emphasis on scholarship, community, and faith, students come from all over the world to experience our distinctively different approach to higher education.

Northeast State at Elizabethton campus was the first off-site educational facility to be opened by Northeast State. Opening in 1996 through the joint efforts of Carter County, Northeast State, and the First Tennessee Private Industry Council, it is located on the Stoney Creek Highway across from the Elizabethton Municipal Airport. The site provides enhanced access to the College?s programs and services for the citizens of Carter, Johnson, and Unicoi counties. Specialized courses in continuing education can be tailored to meet the needs of the community.

The Carter County Extension Office is part of the University of Tennessee Extension Service. UT Extension is a statewide educational organization and a partnership between the Carter County government, The University of Tennessee and the US Dept. of Agriculture. UT Extension brings research-based knowledge in agriculture, family and consumer sciences and 4-H youth development to individuals, families, and communities.