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 and 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
