King University

King University Founded in 1867, King University is a comprehensive Christian university dedicated to the integration of rigorous academics and faith.

Established in 1867, King is a Presbyterian-affiliated, private Christian university with more than 90 majors and 29 varsity athletic teams. Our campus occupies 135 acres of rolling, wooded terrain two miles east of the twin cities of Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia. The campus Oval, Georgian-style architecture, and scenic hilltop views create a peaceful learning environment that is minutes away from

numerous recreational, shopping, and dining opportunities. King is a politically unaffiliated institution with a free speech policy and campus. The opinions of faculty, staff, students or alumni expressed on their personal social media platforms are their own views and should not be construed as speaking on behalf of the University.

The King Institute for Faith and Culture’s Fall 2026 schedule is here!With this semester’s theme, Rootedness and Respons...
09/06/2026

The King Institute for Faith and Culture’s Fall 2026 schedule is here!

With this semester’s theme, Rootedness and Responsibility, we’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of authors, scholars, artists and storytellers to King and the Bristol community.

These events are more than presentations—they’re opportunities to listen, ask questions, expand our perspectives and engage in meaningful conversations with people who have spent their lives exploring faith, culture, history and the world around us.

We invite students, faculty, alumni and community members to join us throughout the semester for these special opportunities to learn and connect.

📅 Explore the full Fall 2026 schedule at https://www.king.edu/faith-and-values/institute-for-faith-and-culture/

🍂🌪️ WE ARE 4 WEEKS AWAY FROM KINGFEST! 🌪️🍂Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3, because KingFest ’26 is bringing ...
09/05/2026

🍂🌪️ WE ARE 4 WEEKS AWAY FROM KINGFEST! 🌪️🍂

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3, because KingFest ’26 is bringing all the fall fun to campus! 🎃🍁

Get ready for fall fun, friendly competition, great food, and a whole lot of King spirit!

Whether you’re a student, faculty or staff member, alum, family member, friend, or part of our Bristol community, we’d love to celebrate the season with you!

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Festival Activities
📍 King University

Admission is FREE, but registration is requested!

👉 Register for KingFest and get ready for a day of fall fun: https://www.king.edu/events/kingfest

🇺🇸🌪️ Campus Closure 🌪️🇺🇸In observance of Labor Day, King University’s offices and campus will be closed Monday, Septembe...
09/04/2026

🇺🇸🌪️ Campus Closure 🌪️🇺🇸

In observance of Labor Day, King University’s offices and campus will be closed Monday, September 7.

We’ll be back and ready to welcome you on Tuesday, September 8 @ 8:00 a.m.

We hope our King community enjoys a safe, restful Labor Day weekend!

🎄✨ A VERY BRISTOL CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE! ✨🎄These photos are from last year’s unforgettable performances, and we’re ex...
09/04/2026

🎄✨ A VERY BRISTOL CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST HERE! ✨🎄

These photos are from last year’s unforgettable performances, and we’re excited to welcome Grammy-winning tenor Aaron Blake back to King University as our Artist in Residence for another Christmas celebration at the Paramount Center!

🎙️ Aaron Blake & Friends: A Very Bristol Christmas Cabaret
📅 Wednesday, Dec. 16 | 7 p.m.

🎄 A Very Bristol Christmas 2026
📅 Friday, Dec. 18 | 7 p.m.

There’s something special about gathering together during the Christmas season. Beyond the music, the lights and the festivities, Christmas gives us an opportunity to slow down and remember the reason we celebrate: the birth of Jesus Christ and the hope, peace and joy found in Him. ❤️

At King, we’re grateful for opportunities like these to bring our campus and Bristol community together, celebrate the gifts God has given us, and keep Christ at the heart of the Christmas season.

🎟️ And a reminder: tickets are going FAST! Last year’s Christmas concert sold out weeks in advance. If you’re planning to join us, now is the time to reserve your seats!

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Start a new Christmas tradition. 🎄

👉 Get your tickets through the Paramount Center Box Office or learn more here: https://paramountbristol.org

A portion of every ticket sold supports the King Fund for Scholarships & Programs.

🎓A PINNING TO REMEMBERToday, we proudly celebrated our nursing graduates at King University’s Nursing Pinning Ceremony —...
09/03/2026

🎓A PINNING TO REMEMBER

Today, we proudly celebrated our nursing graduates at King University’s Nursing Pinning Ceremony — a milestone made even more meaningful by the family, friends, faculty, and mentors who helped them reach this moment.

Receiving their nursing pins represents more than completing their time in King’s nursing program. It represents a promise to carry the heart of nursing with them wherever they go.

In one of the most meaningful moments of the ceremony, our graduates’ hands were washed clean and blessed for the healing work ahead — a reminder of the sacred responsibility they will carry as they care for their future patients.

We are so proud of our newest King nurses! Your next chapter is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see the lives you’ll impact through your knowledge, compassion, and Christ-centered care. 🩺

📸 Relive the celebration and view photos from the ceremony: https://www.king.edu/about/offices/registrar/graduation/photography/

What a start to the semester at King University! 🌪️Since our students arrived on campus, our community has already exper...
09/02/2026

What a start to the semester at King University! 🌪️

Since our students arrived on campus, our community has already experienced a semester full of connection, learning, celebration, and opportunities to grow in faith.

Our students had the chance to meet those who help keep our community safe during Coffee with the Bristol TN Chief of Police and our Security Team. Our nursing students began their journey together with orientation, meeting their cohorts and getting to know their faculty.

Our Welcome Back Bash brought students, faculty, staff, and their families together on the Oval for an evening of yard games, The Traveling Bear mini golf, inflatables, and a foam party that was a hit with the kids! 🎉

We also had the opportunity to catch up with Artist in Residence Aaron Blake during his Masterclass at Mountain Mission School. Their choir shared worship music with such joy and talent—it was a beautiful reminder of the gifts God has placed within our communities. 🎶

To start this week, President Tooley joined Dr. Martin Dotterweich for Part One of the four-part series, "Life of the Mind," inviting our community to thoughtfully consider what it means to develop a mind shaped by faith.

So much has already happened, and we’re grateful for every opportunity God has given us to learn, serve, connect, and grow together.

The semester is just getting started, and we can’t wait to see what God’s journey has in store for the King community. 🙏💙

We are definitely happier. 💙 It’s being back on campus. It’s meeting new roommates and making new friends. It’s discover...
08/31/2026

We are definitely happier. 💙

It’s being back on campus. It’s meeting new roommates and making new friends. It’s discovering more of Bristol. It’s saying yes to Launch weekend and the countless moments that make King feel like home.

But beyond the excitement of a new semester, there’s something deeper behind the smiles we’re seeing across campus: a community coming together, growing in faith, and stepping into a new year with purpose.

We’re grateful for all that God has in store for our students, faculty, and staff this year. Here’s to new beginnings, meaningful connections, and a community rooted in Christ. ✝️

🌪️ RUN, WALK & CELEBRATE KINGFEST! 👟Gather your family and friends and join us for the KingFest Twister Trot 5K on Satur...
08/27/2026

🌪️ RUN, WALK & CELEBRATE KINGFEST! 👟

Gather your family and friends and join us for the KingFest Twister Trot 5K on Saturday, October 3 at King University!

This fun, family-friendly event is a great way to kick off your KingFest weekend while getting active and connecting with the King community.

📍 King University
🕖 7:00 AM check-in | 8:00 AM race time
💙 Only $10 for community members!

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni will receive a special discount code by email, so be sure to check your inbox!

Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, we’d love to see you there. Register today and join us at the starting line! 🌪️🏃‍♀️

https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Bristol/DogwoodDash5KMiniDash

Renewing Our Minds with WisdomPresident Andy Tooley, Ph.D., opened the academic year at King University’s Opening Convoc...
08/26/2026

Renewing Our Minds with Wisdom

President Andy Tooley, Ph.D., opened the academic year at King University’s Opening Convocation with a reflection on this year’s university Scripture, Romans 12:2: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”

President Tooley challenged our students to resist the pressure to be shaped by the patterns of the present age and instead allow God to renew both their minds and hearts through scripture, prayer, academic study, and Christian community.

Drawing from the examples of Joseph, Daniel, Esther, the early Church, and William Wilberforce, he emphasized that faithful presence means neither withdrawing from the world nor being shaped by it, but living within it with wisdom, courage, and conviction.

As we begin a new academic year, may we remain rooted in Christ, love God and our neighbors, and faithfully serve wherever He has placed us. Our calling is not simply to be effective, but to be faithful—and to point others toward Christ in all that we do.

🩺 Run for the Scrubs 5K — Run for Future Nurses! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️King University is proud to sponsor the 2026 Run for the Scrubs...
08/25/2026

🩺 Run for the Scrubs 5K — Run for Future Nurses! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

King University is proud to sponsor the 2026 Run for the Scrubs 5K, and we’d love to see our King community out there supporting an incredible cause!

This timed 5K raises scholarship funds for future nurses at King University and other local nursing programs.

This cause is especially meaningful to us at King. Students from our nursing program have benefited directly from scholarship funds raised through this race!

📅 Saturday, September 19, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m.
📍 Victor Ashe Park | Knoxville, TN
🏃 Timed 5K — walk, jog, or sprint!
👟 Virtual 5K option available
👕 Register by August 31 to guarantee your choice of race T-shirt or ladies’ racerback tank.

Every step helps support the next generation of nurses and makes a real difference in students' educational journeys.

👉 Register here:
https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Knoxville/RunForTheScrubsBurstingWithColorBackingFutureNurses

Come run with us, cheer on future nurses, and help us back the future of nursing! 🩺

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1350 King College Road
Bristol, TN
37620

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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