Northeast State at Kingsport (NSK) serves as the center for higher education and workforce development in Downtown Kingsport.  NSK consists of the Kingsport Center for Higher Education (KCHE), Blazier-Wilson Hall, the Regional Center for Health Professions (RCHP), the Regional Center for Advanced Manufacturing (RCAM), and the Pal Barger Regional Center for Automotive Programs (RCAP). These facilities provide curriculum and training for health-related and nursing programs, advanced manufacturing, automotive, and associate degrees and certificate programs from Northeast State as well as selected baccalaureate and graduate degrees from participating colleges.