Welcome to JOHNSON CITY
… the gateway to the most beautiful place on earth. Start Your Adventure where the smiles are as big as the mountains and the culture is as rich as the history!
Whether your visit is for business or pleasure, we want to provide you with the best information to make your experience a memorable one. We think Northeast Tennessee is one of the most beautiful places in the world, and so do the hundreds of thousands of people who have caught a glimpse of our part of the Appalachian Mountains over the years. We hope you will take the time to enjoy our beautiful scenery, music, heritage and culture. From fossils to bluegrass to golf or riding the rapids, you will find an experience like none other in Johnson City.
For more information, check out our website at VisitJohnsonCityTN.com
GET THE GUIDE! Order your free Tennessee Vacation Guide at TNVacation.com, or call 1-800-GO2-TENN. CONTENTS
Places to Stay 2
Culinary Adventures 4
Outdoor Adventures 16
Shopping Adventures 24
Cultural Adventures 26
Historic Adventures 28
Ride & Drive Adventures 32
Family Adventures 34
Annual Adventures 38
Athletic Adventures 42
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11-E Motel Econo Lodge Inn (26 Rooms) & Suites 3500 W. Market St. (120 Rooms) 423-928-2131 207 E. Mountcastle Dr. 423-282-3335 Baymont Inn choicehotels.com & Suites (92 Rooms) Fairfield Inn 2606 N. Roan St. & Suites 423-282-4011 (90 Rooms) baymontinns.com 3078 Hamilton Pl. 423-900-8640 Best Western fairfieldinn.com/tritn Johnson City Hotel & Conference Center Hampton Inn (115 Rooms) (77 Rooms) 2406 N. Roan St. 508 N. State of Franklin Rd. 423-282-2161 423-929-8000 bestwestern.com hamptoninn.com Carnegie Hotel Holiday Inn (128 Rooms) (206 Rooms) 1216 W. State of Franklin Rd. 101 W. Springbrook Dr. 423-979-6400 423-282-4611 www.carnegiehotel.com holidayinn.com/ johnsoncitytn Comfort Suites Holiday Inn Express (80 Rooms) 3118 Browns Mill Rd. (81 Rooms) 423-610-0010 2 Orr Ct. choicehotels.com 423-328-0500 hiexpress.com Courtyard by Johnson Inn Marriott–Johnson City (40 Rooms) (90 Rooms) 2700 W. Market St. 4025 Hamilton Pl. 423-926-8145 423-262-0275 marriott.com/trijc Park n' Stay DoubleTree (33 Rooms) by Hilton 3406 W. Market St. 423-928-0267 (184 Rooms) 211 Mockingbird Ln. 423-929-2000 doubletree.com 2 Quality Inn Staybridge Suites of Johnson City (76 Rooms) (60 Rooms) 10 Mark Twain Ct. 119 Pinnacle Dr. ihg.com/staybridge 423-282-0488 qualityinn.com Super 8 Motel (56 Rooms) Quality Inn 108 Wesley St. Downtown 423-282-8818 (44 Rooms) super8.com 1900 S. Roan St. WoodSpring Suites 423-928-9600 (121 Rooms) qualityinn.com 135 Pinnacle Dr. Red Roof Inn 423-283-0365 (115 Rooms) woodspring.com 210 Broyles Dr. Volunteer Lodge 423-282-3040 redroof.com (40 Rooms) 2316 Browns Mill Rd. Sleep Inn & Suites 423-282-3737 (70 Rooms) 2020 Franklin Terrace Ct. 423-915-0081 sleepinn.com/hotel/TN259
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Carnegie Hotel www.carnegiehotel.com 1216 W. State of Franklin Rd. · 423-979-6400 This AAA Four Diamond property is the perfect combination of old-world grandeur and modern comfort. Here you can appreciate the luxury of the Carnegie’s Baroque-style décor, while still enjoying contemporary amenities. 3 ULINAR C adventures Y
asian Ming's Asian Cuisine 1045 Hamilton Pl. Asian Cafe 1 423-328-7173 3020 Franklin Terrace Ct. 423-722-3838 Misaki Seafood & Steakhouse of Japan Café One 11 3104-C Bristol Hwy. 111 Broyles Dr. 423-282-5451 423-283-4633 Miso Teriyaki House Empire 1811 W. State of Franklin Rd. Chinese Buffet 423-975-6476 2614 N. Roan St. Moto Japanese 423-915-0888 Restaurant Hana Japanese 2607 N. Roan St. Steakhouse 423-282-6686 112 Sunset Dr. Panda Express 423-928-0688 922 N. State of Franklin Rd. Happy Wok 423-262-0337 4307 N. Roan St. Panda House 423-232-8880 1805 W. State of Franklin Rd. Hibachi Express 423-975-0075 918 W. Market St. Rainbow 423-232-8888 Asian Cuisine Hibachi Grill and in Best Western Supreme Buffet 2412 N. Roan St. 205 E. Mountcastle Dr. 423-232-6688 423-283-8888 The Roots Ichiban Sushi and Vietnamese Restaurant Asian Cuisine & Coffee House 3101 W. Market St. 600 N. State of Franklin Rd. 423-328-3555 423-328-0823 KALM Bistro Tomy Thai 5205 Bobby Hicks Hwy. 1736 W. State of Franklin Rd. Suite 4, Gray 423-928-0070 423-207-0888 V’s Authentic Magic Wok Vietnamese Chinese Restaurant 920 N. State of Franklin Rd. 701 S. Roan St. 423-202-3981 423-929-9550
4 Wok & Hibachi Red Pig Bar-B-Q 101 E. Unaka Ave. 2201 Ferguson Rd. 423-928-9696 423-282-6585 Yong Asian House Smokey Bones 405 Roy Martin Rd. Bar & Fire Grill 423-232-1268 1905 N. Roan St. 423-979-1706 barbecue Southern Craft BBQ Firehouse 601 Spring St. Restaurant 423-232-8845 627 W. Walnut St. 423-929-7377 coffeehouses Hokie Smokie Dos Gatos Coffee Bar 2104 W. Mountcastle Dr. 238 E. Main St. 423-232-0801 423-630-0120 Moe’s Original Joe Muggs Bar B Que 2116 N. Roan St. 1011 Hamilton Pl. 423-915-0112 423-328-0054 only in JOHNSON CITY
Café One 11 111 Broyles Dr. · 423-283-4633 Café One 11 offers an enticing dining experience and an innovative neo-Asian menu. From sushi specialties to unique entrees, there is something to please everyone. Check out their Sunday brunch, a weekend morning indulgence!
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Open Doors McAlister’s Deli Coffeehouse 2111 N. Roan St. 101 E. 8th Ave. 423-631-0606 423-268-2997 Panera Bread Starbucks 3140 Peoples St. ·· 2008 N. Roan St. 423-952-2253 423-283-0818 Poor Richard's ·· 1150 W. State of Franklin Rd. Uptown 423-444-6632 1736 W. State of Franklin Rd. Willow Tree Coffeehouse 423-282-8711 and Music Room Sharp’s Deli 216 E. Main St. 126 E. Market St. cuban 423-928-3826 Slammin’ Sammy’s Saborés 803 W. Walnut St. 202 E. Main St. 423-262-8244 423-722-3702 Which Wich delicatessens Superior Sandwiches 1069 Hamilton Pl. Buc Deli 423-929-9424 1018 W. Market St. 423-979-7019 family dining Cranberries Applebee’s 1904 Knob Creek Rd. 2100 N. Roan St. 423-282-8765 423-283-0996 HoneyBaked Ham Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 3101 Browns Mill Rd. 2913 Boones Creek Rd. 423-854-9414 423-282-9464 Jason’s Deli Bob Evans 1091 Hamilton Pl. 2801 Boones Creek Rd. 423-467-3354 423-282-0162 Jersey Mike’s Bojangles 1805 W. State of Franklin Rd. 1709 W. State of Franklin Rd. 423-929-1221 423-929-2678 Jimmy John’s Buffalo Wild Wings Sandwiches 2035 Hamilton Pl. 2108 W. Market St. 423-434-0492 423-232-4090
6 Captain D’s Seafood Cracker Barrel 2424 N. Roan St. 2692 Boones Creek Rd. 423-631-0172 423-282-8113 Cheddar’s DQ Grill & Chill Scratch Kitchen 402 E. Market St. 3000 Franklin Terrace Dr. 423-926-8421 423-262-0087 First Watch Chick-fil-A 1150 W. State of Franklin Rd. 3206 Peoples St. 423-900-1103 423-952-0031 Five Guys Burgers Chili’s and Fries 3040 Franklin Terrace Dr. 1914 N. Roan St. 423-283-4229 423-262-0402 Cook Out Freddy’s Frozen 1206 W. State of Franklin Rd. Custard & Steakburgers 423-232-1040 928 N. State of Franklin Rd. Cootie Brown’s 423-282-1114 2715 N. Roan St. Fuddruckers 423-283-4723 2519 Knob Creek Rd. 423-915-1004
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Saborés 202 E. Main St. · 423-722-3702 Open for lunch and dinner, Saborés features flavorful, Cuban- inspired cuisine, prepared fresh. The extensive menu includes soups and salads, stacked sandwiches, tropi chopi platters, seafood, burgers, and a full bar. 7 ULINAR C adventures Y
Golden Corral Pal’s 3104 Browns Mill Rd. 1200 W. State of Franklin Rd. 423-854-9400 Visit palsweb.com for complete location listing. IHOP Pennyman’s Diner 3214 Peoples St. 1409 E. Main St. 423-952-0213 423-928-0899 Jack’s City Grill Perkins 1805 N. Roan St. 2608 N. Roan St. 423-928-5225 423-282-6321 KFC Popeye’s 1920 N. Roan St. 423-283-4350 Louisiana Kitchen 2602 N. Roan St. Main Street Café 423-268-2355 117 W. Main St. Jonesborough Reflections Restaurant 423-753-2460 in Holiday Inn 101 W. Springbrook Dr. Maple St. Biscuit Co. 423-282-4611 1033 Hamilton Pl. 423-328-7406 Ruby Tuesday 1208 Harris Dr. W. McDonald’s 423-926-1336 417 E. Main St. 423-929-8041 Shoney’s 2120 N. Roan St. Mid City Grill 423-282-2371 106 Commerce St. 423-794-2042 Taste Budz 300 S. Roan St. O’Charley’s 423-926-9304 112 Broyles Dr. 423-854-9110 Tupelo Honey Café 300 Buffalo St. Ole Barn 423-202-9740 Restaurant & Farm 440 Okolona Rd. Zaxby’s 1823 W. State of Franklin Rd. 423-631-0403 423-975-0100 One Acre Café 603 W. Walnut St. 423-483-0517
8 fine dining greek Café Lola Attilio’s 1805 N. Roan St. 1109 W. Market St. 423-928-5652 423-434-2665 Gourmet & Co. Babylon 214 E. Mountcastle Dr. 2122 N. Roan St., #8 423-929-9007 423-282-9600 Wellington’s The Mad Greek at Carnegie Hotel 2010 Franklin Terrace Ct. 1216 W. State of Franklin Rd. 423-328-9070 423-979-6401 Red Meze Café 2203 McKinley Rd. german 423-328-7685 Freiberg’s 203 E. Main St. 423-928-4106
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Freiberg’s 203 E. Main St. · 423-928-4106 eatbrats.com Famous for its bratwurst, schnitzel, pan-fried potatoes and cold beer, Freiberg’s serves authentic German cuisine so good, you’ll be tempted to don your lederhosen and dance a polka.
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grill & bar indian Buffalo Wild Wings Sahib 2035 Hamilton Pl. 1803 W. Market St. 423-434-0492 423-283-7100 Burger Bar italian in DoubleTree by Hilton 211 Mockingbird Ln. Bella Vita 2927 N. Roan St. 423-929-2000 423-282-8600 Capone’s 227 E. Main St. Carrabba’s 423-928-2295 Italian Grill 175 Marketplace Blvd. The Cottage 423-232-2858 705 W. Market St. 423-928-9753 Crazy Tomato 203 Princeton Rd. Hooters 423-283-0211 2288 N. Roan St. 423-610-1484 Fazoli’s 1916 N. Roan St. Label 423-283-4394 112 Tipton St. 423-631-0505 Giovanni’s Italian Cuisine Marx the Spot 4704 N. Roan St. 2102 N. Roan St. 423-282-3300 423-328-9158 Olive Garden Numan’s Café Italian Restaurant & Sports Bar 1903 N. Roan St. 225 E. Main St. 423-929-0137 423-926-7665 Portobello's Sonny’s 1805 W. State of Franklin Rd. Runabout Cafe 423-929-0100 109 One St., Gray 423-283-4014 korean Tipton Street Pub Korean Taco House 110 Tipton St. 101 Buffalo St. 423-434-0306 423-232-0590 Wild Wing Café 71 Wilson Ave. 423-461-0071
10 mexican La Carreta Amigo Mexican 5494 Bobby Hicks Hwy., Gray 423-477-0200 Restaurant 3211 Peoples St. Moe’s Southwest Grill 423-952-0551 421 N. State of Franklin Rd. 423-232-1930 Barberitos Southwestern Ole's Guacamoles Grille & Cantina 1000 S. Roan St. 3135 Peoples St. 423-434-0801 423-282-2500 Petro’s Chili & Chips El Charolais 928 N. State of Franklin Rd. Mexican Taqueria Coming Soon ·· 1805 W. State of Franklin Rd. Poblanos Mexican 423-928-0929 Grill & Bar ·· 3102 Bristol Hwy. 2697 Boones Creek Rd. 423-232-1003 423-928-0178 Holy Taco Cantina White Duck Taco 211 E. Main St. 126 Buffalo St. 423-434-0799 423-328-9193
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Label 112 Tipton St. · 423-631-0505 Label is the Tri-Cities’ premier downtown restaurant, featuring a full sushi bar, freshly ground burgers, wood- grilled entrées, and a kids’ menu. Label’s bar offers a variety of bourbon and scotch selections as well as cocktails. 11 ULINAR C adventures Y
pizza Marco's Pizza Chuck E. Cheese’s 612 Lyle St. 423-928-5888 3020 Peoples St. 423-282-3069 Mellow Mushroom Domino’s 2929 N. Roan St. 423-928-6356 ·· 1735 W. State of Franklin Rd. 423-929-1131 Papa John’s Pizza ·· 2694 Boones Creek Rd. 3111 Bristol Hwy. 423-283-7777 423-283-4400 Fox’s Pizza Den Pie Five Pizza Co. 104 University Pkwy. 2059 Hamilton Pl. 423-926-0065 423-262-0095 Greg’s Pizza Pizza Hut 111 Broyles Dr. 1801 W. State of Franklin Rd. 423-282-4541 423-929-8371 Italian Pizza Pub Pizza N Gyro 807 W. Walnut St. 3043 Boones Creek Rd. 423-928-0808 423-929-2929 Johnny Brusco’s Pizza Plus New York Style Pizza 4735 N. Roan St. 2111 N. Roan St. 423-282-3080 423-477-4992 Rocks Wood Fired Knight’s Pizza Pizza & Grill 1701 W. State of Franklin Rd. 3119 Bristol Hwy. 423-975-6483 423-262-0444 Little Caesar’s Pizza Scratch Brick Oven 509 N. State of Franklin Rd. 100 E. Unaka Ave. 423-929-9155 423-262-8021 Luke’s Pizza Simms Pizzeria 3111 W. Market St. 4307 N. Roan St. 423-328-0186 423-610-1040 The Main Street seafood Pizza Company 300 E. Main St. Bonefish Grill 423-631-0180 1902 N. Roan St. 423-434-0247
12 Harbor House Fizz Soda Bar Seafood 207 E. Main St. 2510 N. Roan St. 423-213-7605 423-282-5122 Java Juice House Red Lobster 1061 Hamilton Pl. 1909 N. Roan St. 423-328-0273 423-282-4099 Keva Juice Shuckin’ Shack 2244 N. Roan St. Oyster Bar 423-282-3699 612 Lyle St. Main Street Cakery 423-926-1892 118 W. Main St. specialty 423-741-6835 Mona Lisa’s Gelato Buttermilk Sky 305 W. Oakland Ave. Pie Shop 423-262-8357 3135 Peoples St. 423-491-8162 Petite Sweets 2726 E. Oakland Ave. Cakebuds 423-676-0207 410 S. Roan St. 423-946-5263
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Scratch Brick Oven 100 E. Unaka Ave. · 423-262-8021 Scratch features elements of a bakery, smokehouse, charcuterie and wood-fired pizzeria, all located below a restored historic home. The staff does most of their cookery with wood in a hand-built, 100-ton brick and river stone oven, resulting in some of the most unique pizza in town. 13 ULINAR C adventures Y
Sam’s SnoBall Depot Street Paradise Brewing 809 S. Roan St. 904 Depot St. Wheeler's Bagels Jonesborough 230 Marketplace Blvd. 423-788-4630 423-328-3260 Great Oak Brewing 601 Spring St. steak 423-232-8845 Logan’s Roadhouse Little Animals 3112 Browns Mill Rd. Brewery 423-915-1122 324 E. Main St. LongHorn Steakhouse 423-930-0282 2280 N. Roan St. Johnson City 423-232-6021 Brewing Company Our House Restaurant Tap Room 4903 N. Roan St. 257 E. Main St. 423-282-1555 423-930-4186 Outback Steakhouse JRH Brewing 3101 Browns Mill Rd. 458 W. Walnut St. 423-283-9222 423-722-3410 Peerless Restaurant Tennessee Hills 2531 N. Roan St. Distillery 423-282-2351 127 Fox St. Texas Roadhouse Jonesborough 1808 N. Roan St. 423-788-9105 423-283-4117 Yee-Haw Brewing 126 Buffalo St. brewery/ 423-328-9192 ale house Atlantic Ale House 111 McClure St. Barley Waters 108 E. Main St. 423-268-2336
14 Brewly Noted Beer Trail brewlynotedbeertrail.com The Brewly Noted Beer Trail is the first multi- state beer trail in the US, showcasing a wide array of craft breweries that are unique to the region. Simply visit the website to register, then start collecting stamps please in your “trail log” as you remember travel from one great to always Appalachian brewery to drink the next. Stamps allow you responsibly to collect Beer Trail swag!
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Yee-Haw Brewing 126 Buffalo St. · 423-328-9192 Yee-Haw offers a mix of ales and lagers that are bold and flavorful, but easy to drink. Their Pilsner, Pale Ale, Eighty Shilling Scottish Ale and Dunkel Dark Lager are go-to, year-round staples, while their seasonal offerings will give you a chance to try something exciting and new. 15 UTDOO O adventures R
hike Appalachian Trail appalachiantrail.org Though it hugs the North Carolina border for nearly 200 miles, the Appalachian Trail doesn’t officially cross into Tennessee until it reaches the Nolichucky River at the Nantahala Outdoor Center (about four miles outside Erwin). On this section, elevations frequently exceed 5,000 feet. Lacy Trap and Laurel Fork Trails These trails are a very strenuous 15-mile-loop hike on the Appalachian Trail. Follow US 19E Bypass southeast from Elizabethton, Tennessee, toward Roan Mountain and Boone. At Hampton, the routes separate; turn left and follow US 321/67 to trail. Pinnacle Fire Tower Hike The Pinnacle Mountain Trail serves as a destination trail to a rehabilitated fire tower. The trailhead, at the foot of Buffalo Mountain, provides convenient trail access from Interstate 26, Exit 32, in the Town of Unicoi. From this trailhead vantage point, Pinnacle Mountain Trail #25 winds its way up the mountain at grades the whole family can enjoy. walk Buffalo Mountain Trails · Huckleberry Knob – 0.25 mile · Hartsell Hollow – 1.5 miles · Lady Slipper Loop – 1.0 mile · White Rock – 3.0 miles · Cascades – 0.95 mile · Tip Top – 2.21 miles From I-26 take 321 west into Johnson City, left on Cherokee Road, immediate left on Buffalo Road, right on Rolling Hills, right on High Ridge Road. Offers nearly 9 miles of moderate hiking trails; A 1,500-foot rise from picnic area to the top may be strenuous. White Rock Trail is a very strenuous, three-mile hike. All mileage is measured from picnic area. ETSU Recreation Fitness Trail ETSU Campus The track offers 0.64 mile per lap.
16 Johnson City Parks & Recreation Department johnsoncitytn.org/parksrec ··Carver Park ··Willow Springs Park 322 W. Watauga Ave. 1201 Huffine Rd. 423-461-8830 423-283-5815 Includes a 0.25 mile 1.8 miles of paved walking flat walking track. surface encircling the park. ··Civitan Park ··Winged Deer Park 1000 N. Broadway 4137 Bristol Hwy. 423-283-5822 423-283-5815 Features a paved 1.57 mile Includes a 0.50 mile circle track walking/jogging track. and 1.5 mile wooded trail. ··Rotary Park Inclusive Playground 1001 N. Broadway, 423-283-5815 ··King Commons ··Liberty Bell Complex 112 Commerce St. 749 Liberty Bell Blvd. 423-434-6080 423-283-5825 Artistic flavor, including solar The 1.7 mile paved walking stone walkways, decorative track circles the complex. stonework, landmark sign and wall mural. only in JOHNSON CITY
Tweetsie Trail tweetsietrail.com Trailhead: 107 Alabama St. The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project. The trail provides opportunities for walking, hiking, running, biking, etc. on a relatively flat grade in a beautiful setting. 17 UTDOO O adventures R
cycle Liberty Bell Recreation Trail 1320 Pactolas Rd. This 1.7 mile walking and jogging trail encircles the ball fields at the Liberty Bell Complex. Children on bikes and inline skates are welcome. Adult bikes are not allowed. State of Franklin Multi-Use Trail Open to all users, 2.3 miles in length. It starts at the intersection of Greenline Road and extends to Sunset Drive. Tannery Knobs Bike Park ridetk.com 18 Tannery Knob. · 423-764-4023 Walking and bicycle trails. Tweetsie Trail Bike ride of 20 miles round trip. Virginia Creeper Trail vacreepertrail.com · Damascus, VA There are 35 biking trails with bike rentals and shuttles, plus a café and coffeehouse. Winged Deer Park johnsoncitytn.org 4137 Bristol Hwy. · 423-283-5815 Bicycles and inline skates are not permitted because of the trails’ narrow width, but a separate area has been specifically designed for their use. family/group Doe River Gorge doerivergorge.com 220 Doe River Gorge Rd., Hampton · 423-725-4010 Off The Grid Mountain Adventures offthegridmountainadventures.com 1825 US 19E, Elizabethton · 423-707-6022
18 disc golf Winged Deer Park johnsoncitytn.org 4137 Bristol Hwy. · 423-283-5815 An 18-hole course designed for recreational play, augmented by optional advanced and professional tees. watersports Cherokee Adventures 2000 Jonesborough Rd., Erwin · 423-743-7733 Fish Springs Marina 191 Fish Springs Rd., Hampton USA Raft: Nolichucky River Whitewater Rafting myusaraft.com 2 Jones Branch Rd., Erwin · 866-872-7238
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Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park visitjohnsoncitytn.com/tanneryknobs · 18 Tannery Knob Within riding distance of downtown Johnson City, Tannery Knobs covers more than 40 acres of heavily wooded terrain. Designed as a true skills park for all ages, riders can experience the thrill of off-road riding in a progressive environment. 19 UTDOO O adventures R
waterfalls Blue Hole Falls, Carter County Take Highway 91 East (NE) out of Elizabethton, TN about 10 miles. Turn left onto Panhandle Rd. at the brown national forest sign for “Blue Hole.” Laurel Falls, Carter County Drive east on US 321 out of Hampton, TN for 0.8 mile. Turn right onto Dennis Cove Rd., marked with a brown national forest campground sign. From US 321 (4 miles), see small parking area on left for Appalachian Trail. Millstone Creek Falls, Washington County I-26 to Erwin/Jonesborough Exit #37. At the end of the ramp, take Route 81/107 West for 4.1 miles. Before crossing the Nolichucky River, turn right on Arnold Rd. Continue 0.9 mile to a small pulloff on left. Across the road, see a small, unmarked trail, heading into the woods, leading to the falls. Red Fork Falls, Unicoi County I-26 to Exit #32 toward Town of Unicoi. Go .08 mile to Route 107. Turn left, go 7.6 miles, turn right on Unaka Mtn. Rd. Continue 0.7 miles to gravel road. Path to falls 100 ft. ahead. Rocky Fork Falls, Unicoi County Take I-26 toward Flag Pond Exit #50. At stop sign turn left on Higgins Creek Rd. Drive 0.5 mile till you reach Rt. 23, turn right and travel 2.5 miles through Flag Pond. Turn left onto Rocky Fork Rd. Park here, follow the gravel lane on foot into Rocky Fork. Falls are 0.25 mile on left. Spivey Falls, Unicoi County I-26 to Erwin take Temple Hill Rd. Exit #43. Go south on US 19W for 1.1 miles. Turn left, stay on 19W for 3 miles to unmarked paved road on right. Take narrow road to falls. Upper Rock Creek Falls, Unicoi County Take I-26 to Erwin, take Main St. Exit #36. At light turn right, go 0.2 mile then right on Rock Creek Rd. Continue 3.1 miles to Rock Creek Park. Take camping loop C to trailhead.
20 regional parks Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium baysmountain.com 853 Bays Mountain Park Rd., Kingsport · 423-229-9447 A 3,550-acre nature preserve with a planetarium, located three miles off I-26. Live animal habitats, hiking, biking and public programs weekends and daily during the summer. Roan Mountain State Park roanmountain.com 527 Hwy. 143, Roan Mountain · 423-772-3303 With breathtaking mountain views and plenty of plant and animal life, Roan Mountain is a nature lover’s paradise and home to the world’s largest natural Catawba Rhododendron garden. Rock Creek Park flagpond.com/recreation/rock-creek/campground-erwin-tn.htm 2001 Rock Creek Rd., Erwin Offering both day-use and extended-stay opportunities, Rock Creek Park features short hiking trails, picnic tables, a natural swimming pool, a bike trail and an amphitheater. Rocky Fork State Park tnstateparks.com/parks/about/rocky-fork 501 Rocky Fork Rd., Flag Pond Rocky Fork inhabits 2,036 acres of scenic wilderness in Unicoi County and features steep, rugged terrain that is drained by cool mountain streams. Ranger-led and group hikes are available. Warriors’ Path State Park tnstateparks.com/parks/about/warriors-path 490 Hemlock Rd., Kingsport · 423-239-8531 Hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, fishing, picnicking, playing—the opportunities for adventure are endless at Warriors’ Path! The park is located around the Fort Patrick Henry Reservoir and Duck Island on the South Fork Holston River.
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fish Nolichucky River A world-class smallmouth bass fishing river, with some fish exceeding four pounds; also supports muskie, trout and catfish. Watauga/South Holston Rivers Two of the best trout fisheries in the Southeast. cave Appalachian Caverns appacaverns.com 420 Cave Hill Rd., Blountville · 423-323-2337 Take a timeless stroll through the ever-changing caverns and learn their amazing history. There is also room to enjoy a picnic or stay awhile in the campground. Bristol Caverns bristolcaverns.com 1157 Bristol Caverns Hwy., Bristol · 423-878-2011 A journey through the caverns will take you through millions of years of timeless beauty. Largest and most beautiful caves in the Smoky Mountain Region. Guided tours about every 20 minutes; a year-round attraction. Tipton-Haynes Historic Site tipton-haynes.org 2620 S. Roan St. · 423-926-3631 The historic physical features are the Buffalo Trail and the caves where tradition says Daniel Boone camped. The wooded area contains many flowers and plants of the earlier period. boat Sonny’s Marina, Boat Rental sonnysmarina.com 109 One St., Gray · 423-282-9440 Watauga Lakeshore Marina lakeshore-resort.com 2285 Hwy. 321, Hampton · 423-725-2201
22 golf Blackthorn Club blackthornclub.com 1501 Ridges Club Dr., Jonesborough · 423-913-3100 Johnson City Country Club jcccsite.com 1901 E. Unaka Ave. · 423-928-5161 Pine Oaks Golf Course johnsoncitygolf.org 1709 Buffalo Rd. · 423-434-6250
Trek Bicycle Store trekstorejc.com 110 W. Market St. · 423-797-8735 Trek Bicycle Store is a Trek Concept location that is designed, stocked and staffed to give you the world’s best bicycle shopping experience. Locally owned and operated, the store offers best-in-class customer service and rider support.
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Academy Sports Hobbytown 925 Hamilton Pl. 3515 Bristol Hwy. 423-434-1300 423-610-1010 Outdoor gear, clothing, Games, drones, model cars, shoes, boating accessories, science and educational golf gear and more. toys, radio-controlled vehicles, and much more. Downtown Johnson City Johnson City E. Main St. Crossings The Angry Penguin, 3211 Peoples St. Atlantis, Atomik Comics, Bed Bath & Beyond, Boomtown & Co., C.S. Michael's, Stein Mart, McCullough's Barber Old Navy, PetSmart, Shop, The Fouled Anchor, Ross Clothing and more. Holidays, Overmountain Outdoors, Reclaimed Johnson City Inspired Goods, Skillville, Farmers Market 100 E. Main St. Trek Store, West Main Open Wednesdays and Antiques, and more. Saturdays, mid-April Downtown Historic through October. Market Jonesborough produce, baked goods, and W. Main St., Jonesborough arts and crafts. Broyles Florist, The Crafty Johnson City Peddler, JJ's Eatery and Marketplace Ice Cream, Jonesborough 190 Marketplace Blvd. Antiques & Artisans, Sewing Kohl's, Kirkland's, Lane Bee, The Lollipop Shop, Bryant and Catherine's. Tennessee Quilts, Noelle, and more. Jonesborough Flea Market The Gift Box 2726 Hwy. 11E, Telford 102 Dillon Ct., Gray 423-753-4241 423-477-4619 Home and garden items, Mahoney’s inspirational and baby 830 Sunset Dr. 423-282-5413 gifts, jewelry, accessories and monogramming. A full-service outfitter for the outdoors enthusiast.
24 The Mall Peerless at Johnson City Shopping Center 2011 N. Roan St. 2531 N. Roan St. 423-282-5312 Jos. A Bank, Talbots, Belk, Sears, JCPenney, Bear N Friends Toy Shoppe, Hollister, American Eagle, Monkee’s Clothing and Aeropostale, Bath & Body Accessories, Olive Oil Divine, Works, Dick’s Sporting and more. Goods, Victoria’s Secret, Forever 21, Aerie, DSW, Roan Center Sephora, ULTA, and more. 1805 N. Roan St. Beaty Shoes, AMC Theatres, Nest Interiors & Gifts Plato’s Closet and more. 805 Sunset Dr., #3 423-979-6378 Target Center Gifts that comfort 2116 N. Roan St. and delight. Target, Pier 1, Books-A- Million, T.J. Maxx, JoAnn Fabrics & Crafts, and more.
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Reclaimed Inspired Goods reclaimedinspired.com 414 S. Roan St. · 423-328-9474 Located in the heart of downtown, Reclaimed Inspired Goods offers a carefully curated collection of home goods and gifts. If you’re looking to brighten someone’s day or just brighten up a room in your home, come by and check out the shop’s ever-changing selections. 25 U LT U RA C adventures L
live music Capone’s Wellington’s www.caponesjohnsoncity.com at Carnegie Hotel 227 E. Main St. Live jazz every Thursday 423-928-2295 1216 W. State of Franklin Rd. 423-979-6401 The Carter Family Wild Wing Cafe Museum/Carter Fold wildwingcafe.com carterfamilyfold.org 71 Wilson Ave. 3449 A.P. Carter Hwy. 423-461-0071 Hiltons, VA · 276-386-6054 The Civic Chorale Willow Tree thecivicchorale.org Coffeehouse 423-638-0409 and Music Room thewillowtreejc.com The Hideaway 216 E. Main St. 235 E. Main St. 423-926-3896 theater Johnson City The Barter Theatre Community bartertheatre.com Concert Band 127 W. Main St., Abingdon, VA jcccband.org 276-628-3991 Johnson City Blue Moon Symphony Orchestra Dinner Theatre jcsymphony.com bluemoon.live 423-926-8742 215 E. Main St. 423-926-1044 The Paramount Center theparamountcenter.com Johnson City 518 State St., Bristol Community Theatre 423-274-8920 jcct.info 600 E. Maple St. Symphony of 423-926-2542 the Mountains symphonyofthemountains.org Jonesborough Kingsport Renaissance Center Repertory Theatre 1200 E. Center St., Kingsport jonesboroughtheatre.com 423-392-8423 125 1/2 E. Main St. Jonesborough 423-753-1010
26 art galleries B. Carroll Reece Masterpiece Mixers Museum Paint & Party Studio etsu.edu/reece masterpiecemixers.com ETSU Campus 101 W. Unaka Ave. Gilbreath Dr. 423-833-6028 423-439-4392 The Warrior's Canvas Farmhouse Gallery & Veterans' Art Center & Gardens warriorscanvas.org farmhousevenue.com 320 E. Main St. 121 Covered Bridge Ln. 423-232-7521 Unicoi 423-743-5963 Tipton Gallery 126 Spring St. GreenStone Studio 423-483-3179 and Gallery gsstudio.blogspot.com 310 S. Roan St. 423-232-4700
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Down Home downhome.com 300 W. Main St. · 423-929-9822 Since 1976, Down Home has been a fixture in Johnson City, offering quality live Americana music in a casual atmosphere. 27 ISTORI H adventures C
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site nps.gov/anjo 121 Monument Ave., Greeneville · 423-638-3551 Trace the life of Andrew Johnson, an industrious tailor who became the 17th president of the United States. The site includes a tailor shop, Johnson’s home and a museum.
Clinchfield Railroad Museum unicoicounty.org 529 Federal Hatchery Rd., Erwin · 423-743-9449 Modeled to look like an old-fashioned train depot, the Clinchfield Railroad Museum pays homage to the Town of Erwin’s rich railroad history. The museum also features a stage, which is used for performances and other functions.
Davy Crockett Birthplace tnstateparks.com/parks/about/davy-crockett-birthplace 1245 Davy Crockett Park Rd., Limestone · 423-257-2167 The celebrated frontiersman, warrior and backwoods statesman was born on the banks of the Nolichucky River in Limestone, Tennessee. Visit the restored cabin, which is furnished in the style of the late 1700s.
Dickson-Williams Mansion mainstreetgreeneville.org/tours 108 N. Irish St., Greeneville · 423-787-0500 Located in Historic Downtown Greeneville, the mansion was designed and constructed by two craftsmen from Ireland (1815–1821). The circular staircase, rising three full flights, is the “tour de force” of the builder’s art. Built by William Dickson, Greeneville’s first postmaster, for his only child, Catharine, this house served as headquarters for both Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War. Tours daily at 1 p.m. are limited to 12 people. Reservations required for groups over 12 people.
28 Doe River Covered Bridge tnvacation.com/vendors/doe_river_covered_bridge/ Elk & Hattie St., Elizabethton · 423-547-3850 Stretching across the beautifully flowing, clear and cool water of the Doe River, Elizabethton’s covered bridge is one of the town’s premier and most photographed attractions. It is one of two bridges in Tennessee identified by a Tennessee historical marker and is included on the National Register of Historic Places.
George L. Carter Railroad Museum at ETSU etsu.edu/railroad 113 Campus Center Bldg., ETSU · 423-439-3382 Devoted to the region’s historical ties to railroads, the museum’s displays include historic prototype railroad memorabilia, toy trains and model railroading locomotives, rolling stock, and structures. Four large, operating layouts in three different scales provide viewing enjoyment in the museum’s 5,000 square feet of exhibit space.
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Rocky Mount State Historic Site rockymountmuseum.com 200 Hyder Hill Rd., Piney Flats · 423-538-7396 Become part of the happenings of the year 1791 through the first-person interpretation of daily lifestyles, domestic and work skills, food, clothing, furnishings, and games. Call for days and hours of operation and special tours. 29 ISTORI H adventures C
Carter Mansion sycamoreshoals.org 1031 Broad St., Elizabethton · 423-543-5808 On a quiet street in Elizabethton, the unpretentious but stately Carter Mansion sits back among old shade trees with the Watauga River in its backyard. The house was built between 1775 and 1780. It is believed to be the oldest frame house in Tennessee and the first house to have glass windows. Exchange Place exchangeplace.info 4812 Orebank Rd., Kingsport · 423-288-6071 This living history farm is Kingsport’s tonic for today’s fast-paced life. The site was once a community that served as a self-supporting plantation, a relay station along the Old Stage Road, and the post office for Eden’s Ridge, Tennessee. Historic Jonesborough, Tennessee historicjonesborough.com 117 Boone St., Jonesborough · 423-753-1010 As you walk along Jonesborough’s well-preserved Main Street, you easily drop back in time to the days of Daniel Boone, Andrew Jackson, Davy Crockett, John Sevier, and the many other historic figures who lived in or around Jonesborough. Learn about the State of Franklin, the first attempt to establish statehood after the American Revolution, and about the Emancipator, the first publication in the country solely supporting the abolition of slavery. Netherland Inn thenetherlandinn.com 2144 Netherland Inn Rd., Kingsport · 423-245-5449 The restored Netherland Inn and section of the Old Boatyard depict an intimate study of a way of life that is an intriguing part of America’s heritage. A visit to this historic landmark is a real and meaningful experience for young and old.
30 Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area sycamoreshoals.org 1651 W. Elk Ave., Elizabethton · 423-543-5808 Serving as a muster point for the Overmountain Men in 1780, Sycamore Shoals was the first permanent settlement outside the 13 colonies. Check out the museum, the reconstruction of Fort Watauga, and in July, the popular outdoor drama, “Liberty.” Segway Tours 309 E. Main St. · 423-446-3587 See downtown the easy way with custom excursions from Tri-Cities Segway Tours, highlighting the historic Tree Streets, nightlife, the fabled history of “Little Chicago,” and more. walking tours Appalachian Ghost Walks appalachianghostwalks.com 423-743-9255 Jonesborough Historic Walking Tours storytellingcenter.net International Storytelling Center, Jonesborough 423-753-2171 only in JOHNSON CITY
Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site tipton-haynes.org 2620 S. Roan St. · 423-926-3631 At the Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, 11 buildings tell the story of Tennessee’s history from early settlement to the Civil War era. Contained within the large white house is the 25' x 35' log cabin of Col. John Tipton. 31 southern dozen If you’re looking for a driving adventure like no other, then you’ve found it in our “Southern Dozen.” If you’re traveling by car or motorcycle, we have a ride that’s perfect for you. Whether you enjoy the scenic back roads, a challenging terrain, or just a relaxing journey through our beautiful mountains, you’ll not want to miss this Northeast Tennessee experience. The Southern Dozen is a series of 13 rides that all begin and end in Johnson City. Just go to SouthernDozen.com, select the ride you are interested in and download turn-by-turn directions directly to your phone by clicking on “MapQuest Directions.” You can access our Southern Dozen rides easily through MapQuest or REVER.
Adventure Rides For those looking for a historic adventure, these rides offer a challenging terrain coupled with those unique, one-of-a-kind natural wonders. · Eighth Wonder of the World · The Long Dam Ride · The Snake Ride
32 Easy Rides If you’re looking for a relaxing journey, one of these rides will be for you. With scenic back roads, farmhouses, history, and a panoramic view of 34,000 acres high atop Clinch Mountain, you can’t go wrong with one of these rides. · Places of the Past · Vinegar Pie · Music to Your Ears · Founders Ride Cool Rides If you’re looking for some peaceful and refreshing rides on a hot summer’s day, make note of these “cool” rides through Roan Mountain, the Appalachian Caverns area and the Cherokee Natural Forest. · Top of the Roan · Spelunker Tour Historical Rides For history buffs, Johnson City offers four rides that pass some of the region’s most interesting historical sites while enjoying the beautiful mountain scenery. · Mountain Ribbons · Howling Wolves, Stars & History · East Tennessee History Tour · Two Rivers, One Mountain and Ten Million Trout Eggs
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Bright’s Zoo brightszoo.com 3425 Hwy. 11E, Limestone 423-257-1927 Bright’s Zoo is a private, family- owned facility dedicated to the long-term conservation of exotic animals. Its animals include rare and endangered species such as addax, bongo and scimitar- horned oryx. The center also contains more common but exotic creatures including red kangaroos, spider monkeys, Bactrian camels and pygmy goats.
Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway bristolmotorspeedway.com 151 Speedway Blvd., Bristol · 423-989-6900 Bristol Motor Speedway and Dragway are two of the most popular motorsports venues. You can attend an exciting NASCAR event at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” or you can feel the power of NHRA Racing at “Thunder Valley.” You can enjoy daily track tour opportunities, shop at the souvenir store or take advantage of special events that go on throughout the year. Come visit this unique driving experience! Call for hours of operation.
34 Doe River Gorge Day Quest doerivergorge.com 220 Doe River Gorge Rd., Hampton · 423-725-4010 Bring your family, group or company for a day of fun and adventure in Hampton, Tennessee. You can scream down a 700-foot-long water-landing zipline or be bounced into a man-made lake by “the blob”; Doe River Gorge’s Day Quest has something for everyone. Enjoy disc golf, a horseback ride, a ride on the former ET&WNC Railroad through the Doe River Gorge and more!
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Silverball City Retro Arcade silverballcityarcade.com 108 Tipton St. · 423-926-0742
Come and play the games of yesteryear at the first retro arcade of the Tri-Cities. With more than 40 pinball machines and arcade games, you are destined to find a game you love.
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Gray Fossil Site and Museum gfsm.handsonmuseum.org 1212 Suncrest Dr. · 423-439-3662 The only late Miocene-early Pliocene terrestrial fossil locality in the Appalachian Mountains. The site houses plant and animal fossils dating from 4 million to 8 million years old. It features fossil displays, a gift shop, and an overlook to the dig site with guided tours and traveling exhibits. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Hands On! Discovery Center visithandson.org 1212 Suncrest Dr. · 423-434-4263 This brand new all-ages science center will offer fun interactive exhibits that include a two-story climber, a musical Tesla coil, giant building blocks, and a maker studio inviting guests to engineer a rocket, create a masterpiece, and uncover something new. International Storytelling Center storytellingcenter.net 116 W. Main St., Jonesborough · 800-952-8392 Located in historic Jonesborough, the center is the only facility anywhere in the world devoted exclusively to the power of storytelling and its creative applications. Live storytelling performances May through October. Just Jump Trampoline Park justjumptn.com 2304 Silverdale Dr. · 423-218-1467 Just Jump is a state-of-the-art trampoline park that includes an obstacle course, Kiddie Zone, dodgeball, basketball, large open jump area and gladiator pit. Quantum Leap quantumleapjc.com 117 E. King St. · 423-928-5327 This sports complex will change the way you think about family fun. With over 41,000 square feet of trampolines, competitive dodgeball courts, basketball dunk zones, an arcade, a café and more, there is something for everyone.
36 Wallabies wallabiesusa.com 3102 Hanover Rd. · 423-328-0489 Wallabies features wall-to-wall inflatable slides and obstacle courses for kids ages 3 to 12 with a large special area just for crawling toddlers. Call for hours of operation. Wetlands Water Park wetlandsjonesborough.com 1523 Persimmon Ridge Rd., Jonesborough · 423-753-1553 Located in Jonesborough, Tennessee, this water park blends frantic fun with the beauty of Northeast Tennessee. A heart-stopping rampage down the 200-foot giant waterslide is sure to satisfy the daredevil in everyone. A leisurely stroll on the boardwalk through the natural wetlands shows off the area’s natural beauty. Seasonal—call for days and hours of operation.
Off The Grid Mountain Adventures offthegridmountainadventures.com 1825 US 19E, Elizabethton · 423-707-6022 Release your inner thrill-seeker when you visit the area’s only adventure park, featuring a 3,000 foot long dual zip line—the longest on the east coast, ATV-UTV tours, a 50-foot tower jump, and a gravity-defying giant swing. 37 NNUA A adventures L
january Woolly Days Rocky Mount Museum Ice Skating 423-538-7396 (through first week of Jan.) Bristol Motor Speedway XFINITY 300 423-989-6900 Bristol Motor Speedway 423-989-6900 Speedway in Lights (through first week of Jan.) may Bristol Motor Speedway 423-989-6900 Garden Gala Jonesborough march 423-753-1010 Easter Iris Festival Eggstravaganza Greeneville 423-638-4111 Jonesborough Weekend before Easter Wildflower Tours 423-753-1010 and Birdwalk Johnson City Roan Mountain 800-250-8620 Jazz Festival johnsoncityjazzfestival.com june april Blue Plum Festival blueplum.org Craft Beer Week brewlynotedbeertrail.com Covered Bridge Farmhouse Gallery Celebration and Gardens Fiddlers Elizabethton 423-547-3850 and Fiddleheads Festival Muster at Fort Unicoi · 423-743-8799 Watauga Elizabethton Food City 500 423-543-5808 Bristol Motor Speedway 423-989-6900 NHRA Thunder Thirsty Orange Valley Nationals Bristol Dragway Brew Fest superflyfab.com 423-989-6900 Tipton-Haynes State Rhododendron Historic Site Festival Wildflower Walk Roan Mountain 423-926-3631 800-250-8620 38 Sycamore Shoals Little Chicago Native American Downtown Music Festival & Arts Festival Elizabethton littlechicagofestival.com 423-543-5808 Meet the Mountains Outdoor Festival july Founders Park Fun Fest Kingsport september 423-392-8806 Labor Day Concert Jonesborough Days in the Park 423-753-1010 Jonesborough Liberty: The Saga of 423-753-1010 Sycamore Shoals Overmountain Elizabethton Victory Trail March 423-543-5808 Elizabethton Pepsi Independence 423-543-5808 Day Celebration Rhythm & Roots Freedom Hall Music Festival 423-434-6000 Bristol QuiltFest 423-573-1927 Jonesborough Sorghum Making 877-385-0934 Festival Tipton-Haynes august 423-926-3631 Appalachian Fair Umoja Unity Gray Festival 423-477-3211 umojajc.org Johnson City Bass Pro Shops NRA 423-426-2851 Night Race Bristol Motor Speedway 423-989-6900 ETSU Pride Week 423-439-4218 Food City 300 Bristol Motor Speedway 423-989-6900
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october december Apple Festival 1791 Candlelight Tours Erwin/Unicoi County Rocky Mount 423-743-3000 423-538-7396 Halloween Haunts Christmas in and Happenings Olde Jonesborough Jonesborough Jonesborough 423-753-1010 423-753-1010 National Storytelling Christmas Festival Progressive Dinner Jonesborough Tour of Homes 800-952-8392 Jonesborough Spirit of the Harvest 423-753-9580 Rocky Mount Downtown in 423-538-7396 December Stories from downtownjc.com the Pumpkin Patch Johnson City Tipton-Haynes Christmas Parade 423-926-3631 jcchristmasparade.org Downtown november Jonesborough’s Christmas Craft Show Christmas Parade Jonesborough Jonesborough 423-753-1010 423-913-0205 Ice Skating Visions of Christmas (through first week of Jan.) Tipton-Haynes Bristol Motor Speedway 423-926-3631 423-989-6900 Speedway in Lights (through first week of Jan.) Bristol Motor Speedway 423-989-6900 Hands On! Gala handsonmuseum.org 315 E. Main St. 423-434-4263
40 ONGOING EVENTS january- may- december september First Friday Founders After 5 Downtown Founders Park, Johnson City Johnson City 423-926-2931 423-202-3510 Walking Tours Music on the Square Historic Jonesborough Jonesborough 423-753-1010 423-753-1010 april- may-october october Teller-in-Residence Jonesborough Farmers Market 105 E. Main St. Track Tours Bristol Motor Speedway 423-989-6960
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Founders After 5 downtownjc.com/founders-after-5 120 Commerce St. · 423-202-3510 Founders After 5 is a free music series offered during the summer and fall, starting in May. Come bring your friends and have a great evening in the amphitheater at Founders Park, Johnson City’s newest park—located in the heart of downtown. 41 THLETI A adventures C
january may ETSU 3V3 Soccer Overmountain Cup Tournament FCDallasTRI.org booshoniyisocceracademy.com 423-483-3551 ETSU Track & The Overmountain Cup Field Invitational is a two-day kids’ soccer etsubucs.com tournament hosted This event showcases in Johnson City and some of the world’s top Kingsport, featuring collegiate, post-collegiate 50+ teams from several and professional track different states. & field athletes. Tri-Cities Otter Soccer Knoxville Youth ottersoccer.com Athletics Indoor (through July) Track Classic knoxvilleyouthathletics.org june Fandetti-Richardson Johnson City Omnium Brawl Cycling: Roan Groan, High school wrestling Timed Trial & Criterium jcomnium.com february Tri-Cities Otters Buccaneer Soccer Camp Invitational ottersoccer.com etsubucs.com Victory Sports 34th MSHA Athletic Center Annual Tennessee Pro Nationals march victory-sports.com Rail City Rumble Volleyball Tournament dynamiceventz.org MSHA Athletic Center Tri-Cities Track Classic knoxvilleyouthathletics.org 813-304-8381 For more information Liberty Bell Sports on these and other Complex running events, visit runtricities.org
42 july october Future Starts of Sports 34th Annual Top Gun Fast Pitch World Series Showdown – Season futurestarsofsports.com Finale Johnson City victory-sports.com Cardinals ETSU Buccaneer Appalachian League Basketball Baseball etsubucs.com (through September) An official affiliate of the november St. Louis Cardinals Major Annual Turkey Trot League Baseball Team. thegoosechase.org Thanksgiving Day 5K Road september Race and Family Fun Run ETSU Buccaneer december Football etsubucs.com 5k Reindeer Run & Milligan College Santa Stroll Softball Fall Classic 1stchurchjc.org milliganbuffs.com Girls on the Run 5K Niswonger Children’s gotrnetn.org Hospital Kids’ Run 423-502-6910 and Bluegrass Half ETSU Thomas Stadium Marathon thegoosechase.org
43 AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY AT DOS GATOS COFFEE BAR 324 E MAIN STREET JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE 423-926-2931 This brand new all-ages science center will offer fun interactive exhibits that include a two-story This brand new all-ages science center will offer climber, a musical Tesla coil, giant building fun interactive exhibits that include a two-story blocks, and a maker studio inviting guests climber, a musical Tesla coil, giant building to engineer a rocket, create a masterpiece, blocks, and a maker studio inviting guests Opening and uncover something new. to engineer a rocket, create a masterpiece, Opening and uncover something new. June 2018! 1212 Suncrest Dr. • (423) 434-4263 I-26, exit 13 • Gray June 2018! 1212 Suncrest Dr. • (423) 434-4263 visithandsonI-26, exit 13 .•o Grragy visithandson.org
Gray Fossil Site Gray Fossil Site Get up close and personal with an active Miocene-era fossil dig site Get up close and personal with an dating back 4.5 – 7 million years. active Miocene-era fossil dig site Enjoy exhibits and programs dating back 4.5 – 7 million years. featuring plant and animal fossils Enjoy exhibits and programs that have been unearthed at the site. featuring plant and animal fossils that have been unearthed at the site. 1212 Suncrest Dr. • (423) 439-3662 I-26, exit 13 • Gray 1212 Suncrest Dr. • (423) 439-3662 gfsmI-26, exit.ha 13 •nds Grayonmuseum.org gfsm.handsonmuseum.org Come Try the life-size version Visit Johnson City to experience the Southern Dozen rides. With restaurants, shops, breweries and more, there’s plenty to keep you occupied during your stay. So rev your engine and start SouthernDozen.com planning your adventure today! TRI SMART TRI FRIENDLY
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