Located in the northeastern tip of the state, Johnson City Tennessee, is a beautiful place to live, visit, and grow up. This portion of Eastern Tennessee was first colonized in 1769 by William Bean in what is still known today as the Boone’s Creek area. This stronghold is East Tennessee was once known as the State of Franklin, a willingly independent area of land between North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee that was fought for by opposing factions on the Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site in 1788. The result of this engagement left the area where it still sits today in the eastern tip of the State of Tennessee in Washington County. The town grew rapidly in the 1800’s after becoming a railroad hub most notably known as Johnson’s Depot and was the home of the Clinchfield Railroad and the “Tweetise” Railroad. The Tweetsie Railroad is now commemorated by the Tweetsie Trail which is a paved bike and walking path that runs the old train track route between Johnson City and Elizabethton Tennessee.
Downtown Johnson City’s New Additions
Downtown Johnson City Tennessee has truly transformed over the past few years from dilapidated old buildings and a seedy crowd to beautiful parks, newly renovated historic buildings with apartments and retail spaces, great restaurants, a farmer’s market, and coming soon the Tannery Knob Bike Park. Downtown Johnson City even boasts of a 5-acre greenspace that can be reserved for any type of concert or event. As exciting as the newly remodeled old buildings and great spots to pop in, but they pale in comparison to the uniqueness of what the Tannery Knob Bike Park will be. World class mountain biking is just a short ride away from the downtown area. The Tannery Knob Bike Park’s design is being finalized by the International Mountain Biking Association and will be constructed on 45 acres of land donated by Grant Summers, a local philanthropist and business person.
Beer in the Tri-Cities, TN
Beer. It is so common for every town, no matter how big or small, to have local brews for everyone to try and the Tri-Cities area is no different. The Tri-Cities is an area in Eastern Tennessee comprised of three…. really four cities. The primary cities are: Johnson City, TN; Kingsport, TN; Bristol, TN/VA with the secondary being Elizabethton, TN. We don’t know why it was put together this way but it is what it is. Nevertheless, it is easy to find great local beer in each one of the places.
In Johnson City, the Atlantic Ale House is a great place that hosts local beer and food trucks, although it does not produce any of its own. Another great option here is the flagship Yee Haw Brewing Co. in one of the old train stations on Buffalo Street. Also, make sure to check out the Johnson City Brewing Company and JRH Brewing, both unique and with great beer.
Kingsport Tennessee has its own set of craft breweries to try. Most notably the Sleepy Owl Brewery with a focus of great beer and tons of live music you cannot go wrong checking it out. The other can’t miss is the Gypsy Circus Cider Company with awesome local ciders, great food, and a dog friendly environment.
Bristol Tennessee and Bristol Virginia, this is a split border town so half of it is in Virginia and the other half in Tennessee, has really put together a beautiful downtown space with some interesting culinary and brewery options. Studio Brew should be your first stop, amazing beer in an old brick fully renovated building with a big patio. Holston Brewing Company offers a big outdoor space by the river, it’s dog friendly, and you can camp onsite. Finally, Bristol Station Brews and Taproom offers a cozy environment with varying styles for any palate, check it out.
Eastern Tennessee, especially the Tri-Cities area, is one of the most beautiful places in the country. East of the Cumberland Gap and Cumberland Plateau, unlike the Wagon Wheel song says, Johnson City has been a long-term habitat for hillbilly wildlife with its fertile farming lands, plentiful hunting grounds, and as of late great environment for small business. Johnson City has seen steady growth over the years and is becoming a quiet tourist destination for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of more crowded destinations. Known as a great place to live and raise a family Johnson City has also become a great place to move for retiree’s. The greatest generation enjoys Johnson City for its low property taxes and cost of living as well as the annual experience of all four seasons and the Johnson City Farmer’s Market. Storage Units in Johnson City are easy to find and there are many different types of products for these movers to choose from. As the self-storage industry has been expanding so has the market in Johnson City. The greatest generation, the baby boomers, millennials, and even the Gen Xer’s enjoy the storage experience offered by Just Store It so when you decide to re-locate please remember to rent with them!
Johnson City, TN is a beautiful location for summer fun. As it’s history implies, Johnson City was originally a railroad town named Johnson’s Depot after Henry Johnson. That railroad history led to a “rails-to-trails” project recently completed called the Tweetsie Trail. In the 1870s a railroad ran from Johnson City to the mountains of Western North Carolina nicknamed Tweetsie for it’s high-pitched whistle sound. The railroad sat unused for many years until the city decided to create the Tweetsie Trail. The 10-mile trail is one of the longest rails-to-trails projects in Tennessee and offers walking, hiking, running, or biking. Storage Units in Johnson City, TN are a great place to store hiking gear or bikes for summer activities. Other railroad-based locations are Tupelo Honey Café and Yee-Haw Brewing Co. both located in old train depots. They make great spots for outdoor dining and are located just minutes from Climate Controlled Storage in Johnson City, TN. Near the renovated railroad depots-turned restaurants is the Johnson City Farmers Market. Located at The Pavilion at Founders Park, it runs mid-April to October on Wednesdays and Saturdays 7 a.m.-2 p.m. It’s a great place to find fresh local produce and crafts and makes for a nice morning stroll in the warm summer sun. Children love playing in nearby Founders Park, which also offers music events some evenings. Not far from these summer activities you will find Self-Storage Units in Johnson City, TN. Whether it’s a place to hike or bike, or an opportunity to relax at the park, Johnson City has many options for summer fun.
Johnson City, TN City Content-Skillville
Looking to get your craft on? Look no further than Johnson City, TN’s Skillville Community Workshop and Makerspace, located at 224 W. Market St. in downtown Johnson City. From welding to woodworking, sewing to pottery, there is something for everyone. Check out the wares in their merchant’s shop located just inside the main entrance. View class examples or purchase items made by local artists. If you need to make room for your new artwork, Johnson City, TN offers self-storage options. Take a tour of Skillville Thursday/Friday 10-12 or 4-6 or Saturday 10-12. Owners Seth, Leah, and Brad will show you around and explain how the place works. They offer a variety of class options including group and individual classes, kids classes, and group events. Membership is offered for those with a desire to use the tools and resources available in the makerspace. Class topics include Intro to Welding, pottery, painting, jewelry making, dream catchers, stained glass, and even canning vegetables, just to name a few. Some are even seasonal, such as the Ghosties class to make fun ghosts for Halloween or the painted pumpkin door hanger. Whether you are a seasoned DIY, a true artist looking for a place to express your talents, or just looking to learn something new and interesting, Skillville has something for everyone. If you need more space for your projects, look for cheap climate-controlled storage in Johnson City, TN. The next time you look for something new to do on Saturday morning after a visit to the downtown Farmer’s market, visit Skillville and think about how you might want to get your craft on!
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Johnson City, TN 37601
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Johnson City, TN 37604
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Johnson City, TN 37604
