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In the new Digital Art category, Hannah Pierce claimed first place with Marigold, a digital painting.

by northeastnation March 26, 2026

Echoes and Images contest winners announced

Congratulations to the writers and artists recognized for their work in the 36th edition of Echoes & Images. Students submittedContinue Reading

Marie-Christine Williams shares her story of survival in two presentations scheduled for September 30 at noon and 7 p.m. at Northeast State Community College at Blountville, 2425 Highway 75, next to Tri-Cities Airport.

by northeastnation September 25, 2025

Marie-Christine Williams to speak at Northeast State Sept. 30

Born into a family that had already survived the Holocaust, Marie-Christine Williams had no idea that just seven short yearsContinue Reading

Will Boyd (Courtesy of Bill Foster photos)

by northeastnation February 22, 2024

Entertainment Northeast News

Northeast State celebrates Black History Month with jazz artist Will Boyd

The Cultural Activities Committee and the Center for Leadership, Enrichment, Access, and Discovery will welcome jazz instrumentalist and composer WillContinue 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