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The Northeast State Department of Music presents “A Celebration of Music” Fall Concert featuring faculty and students showcasing their talents on stage. Northeast State invites the public to enjoy classical selections, dynamic jazz and musical theater favorites from student and faculty performers. The concert takes place on Nov. 24, at 7:00 p.m. in the Ballad Health Center for the Performing Arts Theater at Blountville. Admission to the concert is free and open to all.

by northeastnation November 5, 2026 0

Northeast State Department of Music holds Fall Concert Nov. 24

The Northeast State Department of Music presents “A Celebration of Music” Fall Concert featuring faculty and students showcasing their talentsContinue Reading

Delight to the classic and progressive melodies of the Emerald Isle when Dan Tressler and Friends perform an Irish music jam session at Northeast State Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Tressler and friends perform at 12:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Northeast State Auditorium (A202) of the Student Services Building on the Blountville campus, 2425 Highway 75. The performances are FREE and open to the public.

by northeastnation November 5, 2026 0

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Northeast State welcomes Dan Tressler & Friends for an Irish music jam Nov. 17

Delight to the classic and progressive melodies of the Emerald Isle when Dan Tressler and Friends perform two Irish musicContinue Reading

Northeast State Community College invites students, staff, and the public to commemorate Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with a ceremony honoring our nation’s servicemen and women. Sponsored by the college’s Veteran & Military Student Success Center, the ceremony takes place at 10:00 a.m. in the Ballad Health Regional Center for the Performing Arts Theatre on the Blountville campus, 2425 Highway 75, next to Tri-Cities Airport

by northeastnation November 3, 2026 0

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Northeast State hosts Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11

Northeast State Community College invites students, staff, and the public to commemorate Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with aContinue Reading

(From left) Dr. Richard Church, Executive Vice President of Instruction, Dual Enrollment and Accreditation at TCAT Elizabethton; Heath McMillian, President of TCAT Elizabethton; Dr. Connie Marshall, Vice President of Academic Affairs at Northeast State; Dr. Jeff McCord, President of Northeast State.

by northeastnation September 16, 2026

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Northeast State, TCAT Elizabethton sign new articulation agreements

The presidents of Northeast State Community College and the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) Elizabethton signed four new articulationContinue Reading

The Serving Your Customers and Generating Content explores the connection between customer experience, reputation The class takes place on Monday, Sept. 28, at The Bristol Hotel, 115 Country Music Way, Bristol, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Shelby Room. The class also meets on Sept. 28, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. , at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE), 300 W. Market St., in downtown Kingsport.

by northeastnation September 4, 2026

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Boost your business acumen with customer response and AI courses

Northeast State’s Office of Workforce Solutions in collaboration with The Bristol Hotel presents two small business courses designed to helpContinue Reading

The Music and Meditation event invites Rhythm and Roots Festival attendees and the general community to renew their bodies and minds with a special relaxation class held at The Sessions Hotel in downtown Bristol on Sept. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

by northeastnation August 21, 2026

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Find your Zen at Music and Meditation on Sept. 12

Northeast State Community College, Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, and The Sessions Hotel in downtown Bristol invite you to aContinue Reading

Sponsored by our Economic and Workforce Development team, the Home Canning: Science, Equipment, and Food Preservation Techniques course kicks off the series. These classes meet on Sept. 8 and Sept. 10, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Technical Education Complex, Room TEC 027, on the Northeast State at Blountville campus

by northeastnation August 17, 2026

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Canning course kicks off Homesteading series at Northeast State

Are you a practicing prepper, homesteading hopeful or fondly remembering your grandmother’s canned tomatoes or strawberry preserves? Northeast State invitesContinue Reading

Fall convocation 2026 weekly schedule with workshops and events

by northeastnation August 17, 2026

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Fall Convocation 2026 schedule, Aug. 17-21

2026 Fall Convocation Faculty Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:30, unless specified by academic dean Monday, August 17Continue Reading

Student to Studio: Jordi Barradas and Northeast State’s Entertainment Technology Program - The Sound Bearier

In this season finale of The Sound Bearier, co-hosts Thomas Wilson and Mackenzie Moore-Gent turn the microphone toward someone usually behind the scenes: sound technician and Northeast State alumnus Jordi Barradas. A graduate of the College’s Entertainment Technology program, Jordi shares how his time at Northeast State helped shape his path from student to staff member and how hands-on learning prepared him for a career in audio production and media. The group also discusses the evolving world of entertainment technology and the importance of creative collaboration. Thank you to Jordi for everything he does behind the scenes to make The Sound Bearier possible and for sharing his own Northeast State story with us for the season finale. #TheSoundBearier #NortheastState #EntertainmentTechnology #HereToGetYouThere #WereJustGettingStarted Chapters (00:00:00) - Behind the Soundboard(00:00:51) - Meet the Lab Tech at Northeast State(00:02:36) - Capstone Program First Year Class(00:04:23) - Having just graduated from the AV Program at UVA,(00:06:14) - How to Make a Podcast(00:07:46) - Post-Bacc MS in Journalism(00:09:01) - Working on a Live Event(00:11:08) - How Does Wireless Work On the Field?(00:15:36) - Several certifications available in AV and Entertainment Technology at Northeast State(00:18:03) - Post-Bacc MS in Music Program Alumni(00:19:41) - What You Need to Know Before Recording a Podcast or Concert(00:26:03) - How To Edit Your Music(00:28:30) - Flat Rida and Billy Joel(00:32:25) - Mixing Music and Entertainment Technology(00:36:59) - How Much Does Equipment Cost For Live Sound?(00:38:30) - How To Make Music In A Pro Studio(00:42:54) - In the Studio: Brandon and Will(00:44:50) - Do Independent Artists Need To Be Signed?(00:50:26) - Kanye West On Sampling(00:53:44) - How Lighting Is Advancing With AI(00:57:03) - Mixing Producers: What You Need to Know(01:01:00) - What's A Chunky Drum Sound?(01:02:32) - What Makes a Podcast or a Video Look Professional?(01:08:56) - Local EDM talent coming through NE Tennessee(01:17:00) - An Oregon Organ in the Studio