JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE
A PROFILE
Johnson City, a progressive city of approximately 53,000 residents, is located
in the northeast corner of Tennessee. Interstate highway 81 is 10 miles north of Johnson
City. Interstate 181 runs through Johnson City and connects with North Carolina.
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
MUSEUMS
Carroll Reece Museum—On campus of East Tennessee State University
Hands-On! Regional Museum—Geared toward children of all ages
Jonesborough-Washington County History Museum
Rocky Mount Museum—A living history museum
Tipton-Haynes Historic Site—Ten original and restored buildings, a cave, a nature
trail. Site of the Battle of the Lost State of Franklin in 1788.
Unicoi County Heritage Museum—Local history—Collection of Blue Ridge China
PARKS AND RECREATION
Buffalo Mountain Park—a 799 acre nature preserve
Winged Deer Park—200 acres
Four lighted softball fields
Four championship soccer fields
Half-mile walking track
One and one-half miles walking trails through natural area
Lakefront boardwalk
Quillen Tree Museum
Nine hole Disc Golf
Sand Volleyball
Area for rollerblades and bicycles
Playground equipment
Picnic tables
Parks sponsored by Civic Clubs—Include ball fields, play areas, tennis
courts, picnic areas
Fields for specific sports sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department
Community centers offering activities
Indoor and outdoor municipal swimming pools
Senior Citizen Center
NON –ORGANIZED RECREATION
Appalachian Mountains and Smoky Mountains a short drive away
Snow skiing, Hiking, Photography, Camping
Tennessee Valley Authority Lakes and Rivers
Boating, Fishing, Hunting, Rafting
CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
In addition to the usual civic clubs, Johnson City Provides opportunities for
Exploring special interests.
American Association of University Women
Appalachian Woodworkers Association
Blue Ridge Quilters Club
East Tennessee International Folk Dancers
East Tennessee Scottish Country Dancers
East Tennessee Wrestling Club
ETSU Friends of Music
Holston Area Jung Society
Holston Stamp Club
Infertility Outreach of Northeast Tennessee
Johnson City Amateur Radio Association
Johnson City Area Arts Council
Johnson City Civic Chorale
Johnson City Community Band
Johnson City Grand Squares
Johnson City Radio Controllers
Johnson City Symphony Orchestra
Johnson City Youth Orchestra
Jonesborough Genealogical Society
LaLeche League—Johnson City
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc.
Sweet Adelines
Tennessee Association of Dance
Tennessee Ornithological Society
Tri-Cities Computer Club
Tri-Cities Radio Club
Tri-Cities Divers
Tri-City Doll Club of East Tennessee
Unaka Rock and Mineral Society
Unaka Rod and Gun Club
Watauga Valley Art League
RELIGIOUS GROUPS
The Johnson City area provides a wide range of opportunities for
worship.
The following congregations are found in the area:
Adventists
African Methodist Episcopal Zion
Apostolic
Assemblies of God
Baptist
Brethren
Catholic
Christian
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Christian Science
Church of the Nazarene
Church of God-Seventh Day
Church of Christ
Church of God
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Episcopal
Evangelical
Full Gospel
Gospel Assembly Church
Greek Orthodox
Holiness
Interdenominational
Jehovah’s Witness
Lutheran
Methodist
Non-denominational
Pentecostal
Presbyterian
Salvation Army
Seventh-Day Adventist
Unitarian Universalist
Universal Fellowship
ONLINE PUBLICATIONS
The Loafer, Northeast Tennessee's only
Arts & Entertainment weekly magazine
ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DATA
Economic and Development Board
Business Journal of Tri Cities Online
E-Mail
mrob@usit.net
Marilyn Robertson
Northridge Properties
Suite 100, Northridge Center
Johnson City Tennessee 37601
Phone: (423) 282-1151 or Home office: (423) 391-0095
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