East Tennessee State University is situated in Johnson City, located in Northeast Tennessee. Surrounded by the Great Smoky Mountains, Johnson City offers access to several recreational TVA lakes in the area. Additionally, the Appalachian Trail is just 20 miles away.
The Tri-Cities Area, which includes Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol, is easily accessible by car, bus, or air travel. It is conveniently located within driving distance of Knoxville, TN; Roanoke, VA; Asheville, NC; and Atlanta, GA. The Tri-Cities Airport is served by USAir and Atlantic Southeast Airlines, a Delta Connection carrier, with flight connections available through Charlotte, Atlanta, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh.