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MILLIGAN SUMMER CONFERENCE FACILITIES
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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.
More than a beautiful setting,Milligan blends quality, convenience, and service in a classic collegiate setting.
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30 minutes from Tri-Cities Airport 60 minutes from Asheville Airport 90 minutes from Knoxville Airport
Convenient access to and from major highways and interstates (3 miles from I-26, 15 miles from I-81)
Nearby cities include Johnson City (5 min.), Elizabethton (5 min.), Bristol (30 min.), Kingsport (30 min.)
Large, intermediate, and small meeting spaces to accommodate groups of any size
Full dining space
Overnight housing for over 650
Wireless Internet access in all meeting areas and most housing
Complimentary parking
Staff dedicated to your needs
Availability: May-August
HIGHLIGHTS
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FACILITIESLARGE MEETING SPACESAll equipped with A/V support Occupancy
Seeger Chapel 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 52
Intermediate-sized conference rooms available.
CLASSROOMSAll equipped with multimedia support Occupancy
30 classrooms 25 each
CAFETERIA AND FOOD SERVICEAll equipped with A/V support Occupancy
McCormick Dining Center, Sutton Hall 300
President’s Dining Room, Sutton Hall 32
Fireside Grill, McMahan Student Center 80
uWireless internet is available in all meeting rooms and most residence hall rooms.
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ACCOMMODATIONSAll suite-style with private bathrooms Rms Occupancy
Large residence halls (doubles)
Hart 92 184
Sutton 60 120
Webb 86 172
Apartment style residence halls (singles)
Kegley 24 24
Quillen 24 24
Williams 24 24
Hampton 20 20
McAnally 20 20
Wigginton 20 20
Pardee 15 15
Jeanes 15 15
Apartment suites (quads) 24 96
Total Possible Housing 424 *734
*Additional bedding can be provided to expand sleeping capacity.
National hotel chains are also available within minutes from campus.
HOUSINGSeveral 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.
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Milligan’s dining room isn’t your typical cafeteria. It’s more like hanging out at a coffee shop.
DINING FACILITYMilligan’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 SERVICEOur 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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uMilligan’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.
RECREATION
Break a sweat or just enjoy some friendly competition.
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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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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.
48 THINGS TO DO IN OUR BEAUTIFUL REGION
GUIDE FOR THE DAYUpon 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.
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1. Watch an Appalachian League baseball game2. Enjoy ice cream at the Shamrock3. Listen to Bluegrass at the Down Home4. See a play at the historic Barter Theater5. Walk through the covered bridge in Elizabethton6. Eat a deep-fried Oreo at the Appalachian Fair7. Kayak or raft the Nolichucky River8. Attend the Rhythm and Roots Festival in Bristol9. Hit the slopes at one of 5 nearby ski resorts10. Hike with the Buffalo Ramblers11. Shop at Mast General Store and eat downtown in Asheville, NC12. Go mountain biking on nearby trails
13. Visit a local museum and learn some regional history 14. Watch a sunset from the Beauty Spot15. Attend a Johnson City Symphony Orchestra concert16. Visit the wolves at Bays Mountain Park17. See local artwork at First Friday Festival in downtown Johnson City18. Walk across the Mile High Swinging Bridge at Grandfather Mountain19. Hike up to Roan Mountain’s Round Bald at night to see the stars20. Walk down main street in Tennessee’s oldest town, Jonesborough21. Volunteer at a local charity22. Go rock climbing or rappelling at the Blue Hole23. Attend a potluck dinner after church on Sunday (home cooked food!)24. Have a picnic inside the fort at Sycamore Shoals
25. Drive across the Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway26. Go bike-riding on the Creeper Trail in Abingdon or Damascus27. Visit Cades Cove and Clingman’s Dome at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park28. Enjoy the view of Milligan from the top of Buffalo Mountain29. Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail30. Learn to fly fish on Watauga River31. Listen to bluegrass (and maybe even dance a jig) at Carter Fold32. Eat barbecue & fries at Ridgewood, Firehouse, or Dixie BBQ33. Hike to Laurel Fork Falls34. See a movie at Bonnie Kate or State Line Drive-In Theatre35. Hike the old Tweetsie railroad at Doe River Gorge36. Enjoy a Pal’s sweet tea and frenchie fries for a late-night snack
37. Eat country cooking at Shirley’s on Watauga Lake38. Cheer on a local high school football team at a Friday night game39. Drive the the Valley Beautiful — I-26 East from Johnson City to Erwin40. Go to Watauga Lake for a picnic41. Worship with friends at “The Well”42. Visit Dollywood and Gatlinburg43. Go to Speedway in Lights at Bristol Motor Speedway and drive on the fastest ½ mile track44. See the Brown Mountain Lights45. Visit Bristol Caverns, the largest series of caverns in the Smokies46. Visit downtown Bristol and stand in two states at once47. Attend (or work) the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough48. Walk, bike, or run the Tweetsie Trail from Johnson City to Elizabethton
CONVENIENT LOCATIONMilligan 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.
COME & SEE
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HOW FAR TO?Indianapolis, IN 7 hrsColumbus, OH 6.5 hrsWashington DC 6.5 hrsSt. Louis, MO 9 hrsNashville, TN 4.5 hrsAtlanta, GA 4.5 hrsJacksonville, FL 8 hrs
SECURITYMilligan’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.
STAFFINGMilligan’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.
Visit www.milligan.edu/visit for full details about our campus and our region.
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u MILLIGANAs a Christian liberal arts college, Milligan College seeks
to honor God by educating men and women to be servant-leaders.
FAST FACTS
LIBERAL ARTSMilligan 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.
LOCATIONYou 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.
NATIONAL RECOGNITIONMilligan is consistently named one of the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South in “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News & World Report.
ACCREDITATION 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 AWARDEDBachelor 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.
FACULTY Our faculty are respected and caring Christian scholars. 80% hold doctorates. A low student-faculty ratio offers personal attention.
STUDENT BODYOur 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.
RESIDENCE LIFE75% of traditional students live on campus in one of six residence halls or student apartments, creating a true collegiate environment.
CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONSWith more than 40 social, service, honorary, and professional organizations on campus, there is something for everyone.
STUDY ABROADMany 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 off-campus learning.
TECHNOLOGYMost 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 POWERHOUSEMilligan 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,
Track & Field, Volleyball. Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance, Golf, Mountain Biking, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball.
SERVICE & MISSIONSStudents 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.
CHRISTIAN COLLEGEMilligan 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.
COSTS & AIDMilligan’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.
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To request more information or a quote for your event, contact:
Mark Fox
423.461.8784
mpfox@milligan.edu
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