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Northeast State at Kingsport serves as the center for higher education and workforce development in Downtown Kingsport. The campus consists of:

Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE)

300 W. Market St.
Kingsport, TN 37660
423-354-5521
KCHE@NortheastState.edu

The KCHE consists of two institutions

This unique partnership allows the Center to offer courses and programs ranging from associate to baccalaureate degrees. The KCHE provides core and prerequisite classes for associate degrees and certificate programs at Northeast State, as well as select baccalaureate degrees from East Tennessee State University. Students may complete an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree (University Parallel Program) and then transfer directly to their chosen senior institution, all while remaining housed at the KCHE.

Business Office services are also available in Blazier-Wilson Hall on the Northeast State Kingsport campus.

Kingsport Center for Higher Education

Blazier-Wilson Hall (BWH)

222 W. Main St.  
Kingsport, TN 37660
423-354-2545

Blazier-Wilson Hall (BWH) houses services including admissions, business office, career and workforce development services, academic advising, testing services, and financial aid.

Blazier-Wilson Hall

Regional Center for Health Professions (RCHP)

300 W. Main St.
Kingsport, TN 37660
423-323-0248 (Health-Related programs)
423-354-5108 (Nursing program)

The Division of Health Professions is housed at the Regional Center for Health Professions (RCHP). The purpose of the Health Professions Division is to provide instruction in:

These programs prepare students to function as specialized healthcare providers. 

The Nursing program prepares individuals to become registered nurses. The associate degree graduate in Nursing is a generalist whose practice encompasses the interrelated roles of care provider, care manager, and member of a comprehensive healthcare team.

Completion of these programs enables the student to take certification and/or licensure examinations required in these healthcare fields.

Regional Center for Health Professions

Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM)

305 W. Main St.
Kingsport, TN 37660
423-354-5149
RCAM Website

The Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) is Northeast State’s primary off-campus facility for training a qualified workforce for the region’s manufacturing sector. Our 26,000-square-foot training facility features the latest simulators, flexible classrooms, and qualified instruction to help employees learn advanced manufacturing skills. RCAM courses may be used to fulfill requirements for associate of applied science degrees and/or technical certificate programs offered in the following areas:

In addition to academic programs, RCAM also offers customized training for our regional manufacturers.

Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing

Pal Barger Regional Center for Automotive Programs (RCAP)

337 W. Center St.
Kingsport, TN 37660
800-836-7822 or 423-354-5211

The Auto Body Service Technology program at Northeast State prepares individuals for employment in the auto body industry, including estimating services, auto body work, and painting. With the skills and knowledge acquired, individuals will be able to repair, reconstruct, and refinish automotive bodies, and straighten vehicle frames and external features using state-of-the-art equipment and manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination. 

Regional Center for Automotive Programs

Other Resources

Kingsport Academic Village Map

Kingsport Campus Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What classes do you offer? 

A: Day and evening courses are offered at the Northeast State at the Kingsport teaching site. The site offers a variety of courses in liberal arts, technical and health-related professions, nursing, and continuing education. 

Q: Is advisement currently available at the site? 

A: Each student is assigned a faculty advisor based on their major. Students needing academic assistance are encouraged to seek advisement from their assigned advisor. Students may call the Advising Resource Center at 423-323-0214 if they are unsure of their advisor’s name and/or office phone number, or set up an appointment with one of the following advisors at the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE):

Dr. J. Mike Ramey
Room KC106
RameyJM@NortheastState.edu
423-354-5541
Schedule an advising appointment with J. Mike Ramey through his Bookings page.

Michael Happenny
Room KC113
MBHappenny@NortheastState.edu
423-354-5240
Schedule an advising appointment with Michael Happenny through his Bookings page. 

Q: Can I buy books at the site? 

A: Books for classes taught in Kingsport are provided through the bookstore at Northeast State’s Blountville campus or online via the Bookstore.

Q: Are Library services available? 

A: The Student Resource Center at the Kingsport site is linked to the library on the Blountville campus via an automated system and offers access to the online catalog, the Internet, and a variety of full-text databases. Students may also check out selected books, videos, and other materials.

Q: Does the site have open computer lab time scheduled? 

A: The Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE) provides computer use for students in the Student Resource Center, KC331. The Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM) provides computer access for students in the Study/Testing Center (KM137). 

Q: Can I register for classes at the site? 

A: Students may register, drop/add classes, review billing information, etc., at the site by using the  MyNortheast system. 

Q: Are student support services available, such as tutors? 

A: Students attending the Kingsport site are afforded the same student support services as students attending the Blountville campus. These services are provided by personnel working onsite and also by Northeast State staff from the Blountville campus who visit the site on a regularly scheduled or as-needed basis. Specific dates and times services are available and posted at the various sites. Additional information can be gained by visiting the administrative office at the site.

Q: What are your operating hours of the Kingsport site? 

A: The operational hours for the Kingsport Center for Higher Education are Monday and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Administrative office hours for the Regional Center for Health Professions are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Q: If the weather is bad, how do I find out if classes are canceled?

A: See the Inclement Weather policy.

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