An East Tennessee country road winding through grassy fields with trees on either side, a bear walking on the road, and mountains in the background.

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JOHNSON CITY

Downtown JC - JOHNSON CITY

Hands On! Discovery Center & Fossil Site - GRAY

East Tennessee State University Martin Center for the Arts - JOHNSON CITY

Winged Deer Park - JOHNSON CITY

KINGSPORT & BRISTOL

The Pinnacle - BRISTOL

Hardrock Hotel & Casino - BRISTOL

Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium - KINGSPORT

Bristol Motor Speedway - BRISTOL

JONESBOROUGH

Historic Jonesborough - JONESBOROUGH

International Storytelling Center - JONESBOROUGH

Brights Zoo - LIMESTONE

Jonesborough Repertory Theater (JRT) - JONESBOROUGH

A paved pathway runs along a river with a railing, surrounded by trees with fall foliage, under a partly cloudy sky with the sun peeking through.
A large shopping mall parking lot at dusk with many cars parked and the mall lit up, surrounded by hills.
Exterior of a large hotel building at dusk with a prominent Hard Rock logo and a giant guitar sculpture in front.
A basketball game scene showing a player from ETSU wearing a white uniform with the number 14 attempting to shoot while a player from Navy in a dark uniform with the number 10 defends blocking the shot. The game is taking place in a crowded arena.
A blue NASCAR race car with number 48 and sponsorships crosses the finish line at Bristol Motor Speedway, creating tire smoke as it wins.

PLACES TO EAT

A featured dish of Juniper with a grilled piece of fish garnished with chopped herbs, served with roasted vegetables, greens, a drizzle of creamy white sauce, and an orange sauce.

JUNIPER - JOHNSON CITY, TN

A chef owned and operated dining experience featuring Modern American cuisine with a focus on seasonal and regional ingredients

A featured dish from the Stir Fry Group of a sushi roll topped with sauce and drizzled with eel sauce and spicy mayo, served on a rectangular white plate at a sushi restaurant.

Stir fry group - kingsport, bristol & johnson city

With various locations across the Tri-Cities, The Stir Fry group has great restaurants offering sushi, Thai, burgers, BBQ, and so much more. These restaurants include: Stir Fry, Label, 620, Juan Siao, and Southern Craft.

A fast food staple names Pals features giant sculptures of a hot dog, fries, and a soda on the roof, resembling a burger with a bun and toppings, with a pink sky in the background and trees nearby.

Pal’s - various locations across east tennessee & virginia highlands

Looking for some good fast food? Pal’s Sudden Service is your quick stop for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Grab a sweet tea, a big pal with cheese, and a frenchie fry. Only in the East Tennessee and Virginia Highlands, this fast-food chain is a local favorite.