East Tennessee State University's 366-acre campus in Johnson City is a hub of cultural, educational, and athletic activity open to the community year-round. The campus hosts free public events including concerts, art exhibitions, lectures, and theatrical productions throughout the academic year. The ETSU Reece Museum, planetarium, arboretum, and multiple dining facilities welcome public visitors. As the Tri-Cities region's largest university with over 14,000 students, ETSU serves as the primary engine of higher education and cultural programming for the seven-county area.