MILLIGAN
SUMMER CONFERENCE FACILITIES
More than a beautiful setting,
Milligan blends quality, convenience, and
service in a classic collegiate setting.
Located in the Tri-Cities Region of Northeast
Tennessee near I-81 and I-26, Milligan College is
a thriving Christian liberal arts college with over
40 years experience hosting summer camps,
conferences, retreats, and training events. Our
beautiful facilities offer an ideal setting and
location for summer programs and conferences
looking for a faith-based setting that has
convenient access to much of the eastern United
States.
The fresh mountain air, the beautifully
landscaped campus, the access to both nature
and metropolitan conveniences, and an
attentive staff ready to support your facility
and programming needs make Milligan College
an attractive summer event location for teens,
families, and adults.
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HIGHLIGHTS
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30 minutes from Tri-Cities Airport
60 minutes from Asheville Airport
90 minutes from Knoxville Airport
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Convenient access to and from major highways and
interstates (3 miles from I-26, 15 miles from I-81)
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Nearby cities include Johnson City (5 min.), Elizabethton (5
min.), Bristol (30 min.), Kingsport (30 min.)
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Large, intermediate, and small meeting spaces to
accommodate groups of any size
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Full dining space
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Overnight housing for over 650
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Wireless Internet access in all meeting areas and most
housing
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Complimentary parking
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Staff dedicated to your needs
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Availability: May-August
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FACILITIES
LARGE MEETING SPACES
All equipped with A/V support
Seeger Chapel
Occupancy
1145
Walker Auditorium, Seeger Chapel
125
Theatre, Gregory Liberal Arts Center
298
Hyder Auditorium, Science Building
270
SUB7, McMahan Student Center
90
Wilson Auditorium, Hardin Hall
59
Lecture Hall, Derthick Hall
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Intermediate-sized conference rooms available.
CLASSROOMS
All equipped with multimedia support
30 classrooms
Occupancy
25 each
CAFETERIA AND FOOD SERVICE
All equipped with A/V support
McCormick Dining Center, Sutton Hall
300
President’s Dining Room, Sutton Hall
32
Fireside Grill, McMahan Student Center
80
Wireless internet is available in all meeting rooms
and most residence hall rooms.
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Occupancy
HOUSING
Several housing options are available, including single and double rooms. All rooms at
Milligan are suite-style with private bathrooms shared by no more than four people. Each
room is furnished with a desk, chair, chest of drawers, wardrobe/closet, and standard
twin bed(s). Bedding and towels are not provided.
All residence halls have large lobbies, providing additional meeting space. Laundry
facilities are available on the lower levels of most residence halls.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Rms
Occupancy
Hart
92
184
Sutton
60
120
Webb
86
172
Kegley
24
24
Quillen
24
24
Williams
24
24
Hampton
20
20
McAnally
20
20
Wigginton
20
20
Pardee
15
15
Jeanes
15
15
24
96
424
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All suite-style with private bathrooms
Large residence halls (doubles)
Apartment style residence halls (singles)
Apartment suites (quads)
Total Possible Housing
*Additional bedding can be provided to expand sleeping capacity.
National hotel chains are also available within minutes from campus.
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DINING FACILITY
Milligan’s dining room isn’t your
typical cafeteria. It’s more like
hanging out at a coffee shop.
Milligan’s dining room was completely renovated in 2008 and
provides a comfortable and relaxed dining experience. Warm
colors and a mix of seating styles provide a casual and intimate
atmosphere. Seating for 300 is available and meal times can
be bracketed in order to accommodate groups twice that size.
Televisions and wireless Internet access are provided.
The Grill is a separate fast-food eatery located in the Student Center.
Meals and snacks may be purchased at the Grill a la carte. Vending
machines are located throughout campus.
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FOOD SERVICE
Our on-site catering services can provide full-service meal plans,
convenient coffee breaks, afternoon cookies, or elegant banquets
for your guests. Pioneer College Caterers is the largest contract food
service management company catering exclusively to Christian
colleges and universities coast to coast. Their services extend from
the main dining hall to all other food service needs. Pioneer can work
with you to provide innovative meals in the dining room, as well as
special event catering anywhere on campus.
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Break a sweat or just enjoy
some friendly competition.
RECREATION
Milligan’s campus offers a full menu of recreational facilities, including tennis
courts, baseball and softball fields, soccer field, indoor and outdoor basketball
courts, indoor swimming pool (trained lifeguards provided), beach volleyball
court, and a frisbee lawn.
ANGLIN SOCCER COMPLEX & ETSF INDOOR SOCCER FACILITY
Milligan has two lighted Bermuda fields, a regulation soccer field and an adjacent
training field. The game field is 120 x 72, and the training field is 110 x 62. An ETSF
indoor soccer facility is located just 10 minutes from campus.
MATHES TENNIS CENTER
Six lighted courts were dedicated in Fall 2005, all conforming to collegiate tournament
standards.
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STEVE LACY FIELDHOUSE
This 62,000 square foot air-conditioned
facility houses regulation basketball
and volleyball courts, with a seating
capacity of 1,600; a 25-meter swimming
pool; classrooms; weight-room; and
indoor batting cages.
ANGLIN BASEBALL FIELD
Fenced-in field with bullpens, lighting
for night games, foul poles, top-rails,
distance markers, covered/lighted
batting cages, and new infield dirt.
It is located in a picturesque setting
adjacent to Buffalo Creek.
ANGLIN SOFTBALL FIELD
The Anglin Softball Field dimensions
include 200 feet down left/right lines
and 225 feet in center field. There
is a hitting area along with pitching
bullpens. The field is completely
enclosed with fenced in dugouts and
is adjacent to the David Quillen Sports
Complex building.
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GUIDE FOR THE DAY
48 THINGS TO DO
Upon request, we can help secure a
guide to show you the area, lead a day
hike, or explore the mountains, rivers,
and lakes of our area.
IN OUR BEAUTIFUL REGION
Tucked away in the Appalachian Mountains is a region rich in heritage, culture, and outdoor adventure. Northeast Tennessee
is a land surrounded by lush mountains, enlivened by rushing rivers, and draped in undiscovered territory. But we’re not in the
boonies. Milligan is located in the Tri-Cities Region near Johnson City, a vibrant city with restaurants, parks, shopping malls,
theatres, and more. We’re 3 miles from Interstate I-26 and within a day’s drive of much of the Eastern United States. When
you come to Milligan, come prepared to explore, experience, and discover our region.
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Watch an Appalachian League baseball game
Enjoy ice cream at the Shamrock
Listen to Bluegrass at the Down Home
See a play at the historic Barter Theater
Walk through the covered bridge in Elizabethton
Eat a deep-fried Oreo at the Appalachian Fair
Kayak or raft the Nolichucky River
Attend the Rhythm and Roots Festival in Bristol
Hit the slopes at one of 5 nearby ski resorts
Hike with the Buffalo Ramblers
Shop at Mast General Store and eat downtown in Asheville, NC
Go mountain biking on nearby trails
25. Drive across the Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway
26. Go bike-riding on the Creeper Trail in Abingdon or Damascus
27. Visit Cades Cove and Clingman’s Dome at the
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
28. Enjoy the view of Milligan from the top of Buffalo Mountain
29. Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail
30. Learn to fly fish on Watauga River
31. Listen to bluegrass (and maybe even dance a jig) at Carter Fold
32. Eat barbecue & fries at Ridgewood, Firehouse, or Dixie BBQ
33. Hike to Laurel Fork Falls
34. See a movie at Bonnie Kate or State Line Drive-In Theatre
35. Hike the old Tweetsie railroad at Doe River Gorge
36. Enjoy a Pal’s sweet tea and frenchie fries for a late-night snack
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Visit a local museum and learn some regional history
Watch a sunset from the Beauty Spot
Attend a Johnson City Symphony Orchestra concert
Visit the wolves at Bays Mountain Park
See local artwork at First Friday Festival in downtown Johnson City
Walk across the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain
Hike up to Roan Mountain’s Round Bald at night to see the stars
Walk down main street in Tennessee’s oldest town, Jonesborough
Volunteer at a local charity
Go rock climbing or rappelling at the Blue Hole
Attend a potluck dinner after church on Sunday (home cooked food!)
Have a picnic inside the fort at Sycamore Shoals
Eat country cooking at Shirley’s on Watauga Lake
Cheer on a local high school football team at a Friday night game
Drive the the Valley Beautiful — I-26 East from Johnson City to Erwin
Go to Watauga Lake for a picnic
Worship with friends at “The Well”
Visit Dollywood and Gatlinburg
Go to Speedway in Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway
and drive on the fastest ½ mile track
See the Brown Mountain Lights
Visit Bristol Caverns, the largest series of caverns in the Smokies
Visit downtown Bristol and stand in two states at once
Attend (or work) the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough
Walk, bike, or run the Tweetsie Trail from Johnson City to Elizabethton
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COME & SEE
CONVENIENT LOCATION
Milligan College lies nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in the Northeast corner
of the State of Tennessee, U.S. Located between Johnson City and Elizabethton on the Milligan
Highway, the campus is located in the Tri-Cities (Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol) region and
an hours drive to historic Asheville, North Carolina.
Milligan’s campus spreads over 195 acres in northeastern Tennessee, rising eastward from the
banks of Buffalo Creek. Richly endowed by nature and enhanced by skillful landscaping, the
grounds possess unusual beauty.
SECURITY
Milligan’s campus is one of the safest college campuses in the country. Security guards are on duty every night.
Security phones are located throughout campus, which is well-lighted.
STAFFING
Milligan’s on-site support staff provides 24-hour service for your program. The college has over 40 years of
experience hosting summer camps, conferences, retreats, and training events. Our staff are dynamic and
enthusiastic about making sure your event is a success.
HOW FAR TO?
Indianapolis, IN
Columbus, OH
Washington DC
St. Louis, MO
Nashville, TN
Atlanta, GA
Jacksonville, FL
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4.5 hrs
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Visit www.milligan.edu/visit for full details about our campus and our region.
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FAST FACTS
MILLIGAN
As a Christian liberal arts college, Milligan College seeks
to honor God by educating men and women to be servant-leaders.
LIBERAL ARTS
FACULTY
Milligan is a flourishing liberal arts college with a
distinctively different approach to higher education.
Everything we do encourages students to reflect on
what it means to be servant-leaders. Milligan offers
traditional undergraduate programs in over 100
areas.
Our faculty are respected and caring Christian
scholars. 80% hold doctorates. A low student-faculty
ratio offers personal attention.
Track & Field, Volleyball. Women’s Sports: Basketball,
Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Mountain
Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track &
Field, Volleyball.
STUDENT BODY
SERVICE & MISSIONS
LOCATION
You get the best of both worlds at Milligan. Our
picturesque campus is located in beautiful
northeastern Tennessee, within minutes of
restaurants, shopping, theatres and cultural
activities, as well as plenty of outdoor adventures like
hiking, skiing, and more.
Students are involved in a variety of service projects
and mission work throughout the world. Many
classes encourage service learning, and various
student organizations lead service projects.
RESIDENCE LIFE
CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Milligan is consistently named one of the
Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South in
“America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World
Report.
With more than 40 social, service, honorary, and
professional organizations on campus, there is
something for everyone.
Milligan is affiliated with the non-denominational
Christian Churches/Churches of Christ and is
a member of the Council for Christian Colleges
& Universities (www.cccu.org), a group of 100
colleges and universities whose commitment to a
Christ-centered life goes beyond a mere occasional
reference. Milligan wants to educate students to be
thinking and acting Christians.
STUDY ABROAD
COSTS & AID
ACCREDITATION
Many majors offer internships, which grant college
credit and work experience prior to graduation.
Students can also go beyond geographical and
cultural boundaries through study abroad and offcampus learning.
Milligan’s cost is below the national average and
most of our students receive generous financial aid.
Milligan is named one of the Best Buys in the South
among regional colleges by U.S. News & World
Report. Generous academic scholarships, athletic
scholarships, and need-based grants available. See
www.miligan.edu/SFS.
Milligan College is accredited by the Southern
Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on
Colleges to award bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral
degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866
Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call
404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of
Milligan College.
DEGREES AWARDED
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Our 1,200 students come from more than 40 states
and 15 nations, so you’ll find students with similar
interests as yourself, as well as those of different
cultures and viewpoints.
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS),
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Master of
Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education
(MEd), Master of Science in Counseling (MSC), Master
of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT), Master
of Divinity (MDiv), Master of Arts in Religion (MAR),
Master of Christian Ministries (MCMin), and Doctor of
Ministry.
75% of traditional students live on campus in one of
six residence halls or student apartments, creating a
true collegiate environment.
TECHNOLOGY
Most buildings on campus are wireless and everything
is networked. Every residence hall room and
apartment features a high-speed data connection,
telephone, and cable TV.
ATHLETIC POWERHOUSE
Milligan has over 20 intercollegiate sports and in
the past 10 years, has won more than 50 conference
titles and made 57 NAIA tournament appearances.
Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country,
Golf, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis,
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CONTACT
To request more information or a quote for your event, contact:
Jack Simpson
423.461.8955
[email protected]