CEREMONY DETAILS
ETSU Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy's White Coat Ceremony for the Class of 2030 is
scheduled for:
Friday, August 14, 2026, 2 p.m.
ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
Doors open at 1 p.m.
Reception to follow at the college.
EVENT VENUE DETAILS
ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
1320 W. State of Franklin Road
Johnson City, TN 37614
PARKING INFO AND DRIVING DIRECTIONS
- Lobby doors will open at 1:00 pm - located at the front of the building, facing State of Franklin Road
- House doors open for seating at 1:00 p.m.
Ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m. - 5 minutes prior to ceremony start, a chime will ring signaling patrons to return to seats.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Balloons with helium, glass containers (including vases), strollers, and infant carriers/car seats are not allowed inside the Martin Center.
- Outside food and beverages are not permitted.
STUDENT INSTRUCTIONS
Parking: Brinkley Center's Parking Garage
Arrival time: 1 p.m. at Martin Center in the Instrument Room
Entrance: Side door facing Brinkley. You will have to pass through security (see info below). Go to the Instrumental Room, which is first room on your left. Staff will be there to get you where you need to go.
Group photo: 1:40 p.m., Room 151, across from the Instrumental Room. The photo will be on the risers.
Where do I go after White Coat? Meet your guests outside of the Martin Center, if possible. If it's raining, the lobby will be available. A reception will immediately follow the ceremony at the college. Your family and guests are invited! Directions are below:
GUEST SERVICES & AMENITIES
Visit Guest Services for Assistive Listening Systems (ALS), booster seats, family
restroom access or any other special accommodation requests.
Free guest WiFi is available on network ETSU-Guest (no password required).
SECURITY & EVENT PROCEDURES
- All bags must be smaller than 9” X 13” X 9” and will be subject to search.
- ETSU is a tobacco-free campus. No smoking or vaping is allowed in the facility or anywhere on premises.
- For more information on security and prohibited items, visit the box office page on our website.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located at the end of the lobby closest to Guest Services and Powell Recital Hall.
PARKING & TRAFFIC
Learn more about parking here.
Parking is FREE for this event. There are a number of event parking options for the Martin Center:
- ETSU Parking Garage located next to the ETSU Mini Dome. Address: 1043 Jack Vest Drive, Johnson City, TN 37614.
- Brinkley Center Parking Garage (formerly Millennium Center Parking Garage) located behind the Carnegie Hotel on levels 3, 4, 5, and 6. Address: 2004 Millennium Place, Johnson City, TN 37604.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN BUSINESS LOTS DURING BUSINESS HOURS. Those are privately owned
spaces, and your vehicle may be subject to towing.
Refer to the map on this page for specific Martin Center parking areas.
ADA-ACCESSIBLE PARKING & DROP-OFF
- ADA-accessible parking and drop-off spot is located adjacent to the Martin Center in Lot 55, accessible via Harris Drive West, behind the Bank of Tennessee building (notated with a gold star on the map below).
- A shuttle will be available to transport patrons from this spot to the security checkpoint at the front.
- After the event, the ADA shuttle pick-up spot will be outside the West lobby door, the side door by the elevator and closest to Bank of Tennessee.
- ADA-accessible spots are also located in the Brinkley Center Parking Garage (formerly Millennium Center Parking Garage). There is an elevator in the garage. The walkway from this garage to the Martin Center is covered.
- Due to limited seating, each ADA-accessible seat may be accompanied by one companion.
- Refer to the map on this page for specific Martin Center parking areas and drop-off.
- If you need assistance, please notify a parking attendant.