East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is a public research university in Johnson City, Tennessee. As of 2026, it is the fourth-largest university in the state by student enrollment. In addition to its main campus, ETSU has facilities in Kingsport, Elizabethton, Chattanooga, and Sevierville. ETSU, home of the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, is the academic partner for Ballad Health, the largest healthcare provider in the Tri-Cities. ETSU grants terminal degrees in many health professions, including medicine, biomedical sciences, nursing, occupational therapy, psychology, public health, and pharmacy.