We are glad you made it to Johnson City! We want to share some of our favorite restaurants and activities to make your transition here easier. Check it out below and if you have any more questions, please let us know!
FAVORITE FAMILY RESTAURANTS
Tomy Thai
Eggs Up Grill
Cheddar's
Project BBQ
Firehouse Restaurant
Barberitos
Carrabba's
Holy Taco - "The best queso in town and I go for SINGO most Thursday nights!" -Timmy
FAVORITE DATE NIGHT RESTAURANTS
Southern Craft
iEat by Chopstix Express (JC Mall)
Chop House
Longhorn Steakhouse
Ole's Guacamoles
Cafe Lola
The Label
Rio de Brazil - "A steakhouse that has something for everyone!" -Helen
LOCAL PARKS
Metro-Kiawanis
Founder Park
King Commons
Winged Deer Park
Warrior's Path (Kingsport)
Fish Springs at Watauga Lake
Rotary Park - "Rotary Park consists of 10.4 acres and is one of Johnson City’s most popular parks, featuring six covered picnic shelters, restrooms, picnic tables, a multi-use playing field, and a brand new inclusive playground area. ‘Splash town’ is the newest addition to the playground and offers a play area where kids can experience 10 different water sequences."
LOCAL EVENTS
Farmer's Market
5Ks and Marathons - Bluegrass Half Marathon/Haunted Half/ Turkey Trot/Shamrock Shuffle
Fun Fest (Kingsport)
Apple Festival (Unicoi County)
Jonesborough Days
Community Christmas Tree
Christmas Parade
Fridays After 5 - "Come enjoy downtown Johnson City's FREE live concert series ALL summer long!!"
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Golf at Pine Oaks/Elizabethton Golf Club
Mini Golf at Paradise Acres Family Fun Park
Hiking at Buffalo Mountain Park
Sailing or Boating on Watauga Lake
Walking, Running, or Bike Riding on Tweetsie Trail - "If the weather is nice, you’ll find me trail running, hiking, or riding my bike. When it’s hot outside" - Helen
FAVORITE COFFEE SHOPS
Blue's Blues Airstream Cafe
Dos Gatos Coffee Bar
Dunkin
Starbucks
Open Doors Coffeehouse - "Open Doors Iced Coffee will grow hair on your chest!" - Aaron
FAVORITE SALON OR BARBERSHOP
Vibes Nail and Lotion Bar
Hairdressing by Ellen Smith
Breaker Barber Co.
Park Place Studios Hair Salon (Jonesborough)
Megan at GrayStyling Shop
"Long hair, don't care" - Timmy
PET VET & SERVICES
Cherry Point Animal Hospital (Kingsport)
Robinson Animal Hospital
Boones Creek Animal Hospital
Jonesborough Animal Hospital
Pinecrest Veterinary Clinic
Elizabethton Veterinary Clinic - "I take my cats to Elizabethton Veterinary Clinic - great staff!" - SaraBeth