Milligan is nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Highlands in Johnson City, Tennessee. The region is an area of natural beauty and rich history. Enjoy historical locations, theaters, parks, restaurants, shops, and more! There are also many recreational opportunities in this part of Southern Appalachia, including boating, water skiing, snow skiing, white water rafting, fishing, jogging, and hiking.
Hotels & Accommodations
We hope the following information will assist you in making hotel reservations for visiting the Milligan campus. Be sure to call the hotels below to make your reservation. The Milligan rate cannot be found booking online. You must speak with the front desk operator or sales coordinator to receive the discount.
Partner Hotel: DoubleTree Hotel
DOUBLETREE HOTEL
211 Mockingbird Lane
Johnson City, TN 37604
423.929.2000
$98 + tax
(mention Milligan to the front desk operator or Sales Coordinator to get the discount)
Other Area Hotels
BEST WESTERN*
2406 North Roan Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
877.504.1007
Full Breakfast Included
CARNEGIE HOTEL*
1216 W. State of Franklin Road
Johnson City, TN 37601
423.979.6400
QUALITY INN*
1900 S. Roan Street
Johnson City, TN 37604
423.928.9600
COMFORT SUITES
3118 Browns Mill Rd.
Johnson City, TN 37604
423.610.0010
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
4025 Hamilton Place
Johnson City, TN 37604
423.262.0275
HAMPTON INN
508 N. St. of Franklin Road
Johnson City, TN 37604
423.929.8000
$114 + tax
MOUNTAIN INN & SUITES*
2002 Temple Hill Rd.
Erwin, TN 37650
423.743.4100
HOLIDAY INN*
101 W. Springbrook Drive
Johnson City, TN 37601
423.282.4611
RAMADA LIMITED
2606 North Roan Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
423.282.4011
RED ROOF INN
210 Broyles Drive
Johnson City, TN 37601
423.282.3040
SLEEP INN*
2020 Franklin Terrace Ct.
Johnson City, TN 37604
423.915.0081
FAIRFIELD INN*
3078 Hamilton Place
Johnson City, TN 37604
423.900.8640
*Special rate for Milligan. You must identify yourself with Milligan. Rates may not apply for area special event dates or during the Bristol Motor Speedway races. Rates subject to change.
Helpful Resources
GPS ADDRESS:
*NOTE: Milligan College changed our name to Milligan University on June 1, 2020. Some GPS map programs may still list the institution as Milligan College.
Try one of these addresses for your GPS unit (keep in mind that map apps may not have yet been updated to Milligan University):
- Milligan University (or College), 1 Blowers Blvd, Milligan TN 37682
- Milligan College Drive, Johnson City, TN
FROM ROANOKE, VA
Take I-81 South, then exit 57 to Johnson City (I-26 East, formerly I-181). Take Exit 24 to Elizabethton (Hwy. 67 East), turn right, go 100 yards, exit right onto Milligan Hwy., go approximately three miles, campus entrance is on the right.
FROM KNOXVILLE, TN
Take I-40 East, then I-81 North, exit 57 to Johnson City (I-26 East, formerly I-181). Take Exit 24 to Elizabethton (Hwy. 67 East), turn right, go 100 yards, exit right onto Milligan Hwy., go approximately three miles, campus entrance is on the right.
FROM ASHEVILLE, NC
Take I-26 West (formerly, 23 N and I-181). Take Exit 24 to Elizabethton (Hwy. 67 East), turn right, go 100 yards, exit right onto Milligan Hwy., go approximately three miles, campus entrance is on the right.
FROM WESTERN NC
Do not use GPS if coming from western North Carolina (Boone, Winston-Salem), unless you want a very scenic drive and don’t get car sick. Instead, click here for directions that are the most direct.
Admissions Office
Once on campus, Little Hartland Welcome Center is on your left. Driveway is just past the house on the left. Please park in the visitor parking spaces and enter into the house through the front door.
Tri-Cities Regional Airport
Located approximately 30 minutes from campus.
2525 Highway 75 Suite 301
Blountville, TN 37617
Phone: 423.325.6000
McGhee Tyson Airport
Located approximately 1.5 hours from campus.
2055 Alcoa Highway
Alcoa, TN 37701
Phone: 865.342.3000
Asheville Regional Airport
Located approximately 1 hour from campus.
61 Terminal Drive
Fletcher, NC 28732
Phone: 828.209.3660
Nashville International Airport
Located approximately 5 hours from campus.
One Terminal Drive Suite 501
Nashville, TN 37214
Phone: 615.275.1675
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. Located in the Tri-Cities Region of Northeast Tennessee near I-81 and I-26, Milligan is a thriving Christian liberal arts institution with over 40 years experience hosting summer camps, conferences, retreats, and training events.
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 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.
