Johnson City (Tennessee)

Johnson City is a city in Eastern Tennessee. With a population of 71,000 in 2020, the city is the 8th largest in the state.

Learn
Johnson City is home to East Tennessee State University. Milligan University is also nearby.

Get in

 * Greyhound 137 W Market St.

Get around
A car is best for this area. Public transit operates with limited hours of operation and the area has been allowed to develop so that it is impossible to get around by bike or walking. The local bus service is run by JCT (Johnson City Transit System). As of 2022, the fare is $1 per ride, 59 cents for seniors, people with disbilities, and students (kindergarten-Grade 6). Transfers are free. Monday through Friday from 6:15AM to 6:15PM (last 30-minute route begins at 5:45PM), and on Saturday from 8:15AM to 5:15PM (last 30-minute route begins at 4:45PM). Buses stop one per hour.

See

 * Tipton-Haynes Historic Site, 2620 S Roan St. Farm where one of the original settlers, Colonel John Tipton, lived and was present during an armed confrontation regarding the State of Franklin movement where Tipton was leading the faction wishing to remain part of North Carolina and John Sevier was heading the Franklin faction. Tu-Sa 9AM-4PM. +1 423-926-3631
 * Buffalo Mountain Park, 570 Highridge Rd. Fine views overlooking the city accessed by trail. Daily 7AM-9PM. +1 423-283-5815
 * Founders Park, some interesting outdoor sculpture and water terrace at the foot of downtown.
 * Buffalo Mountain Park, 570 Highridge Rd. Fine views overlooking the city accessed by trail. Daily 7AM-9PM. +1 423-283-5815
 * Founders Park, some interesting outdoor sculpture and water terrace at the foot of downtown.

Hilton, Virginia

 * Carter Family Fold, Hilton, Virginia. Probably the most interesting destination in the whole area. Old-time and bluegrass music, about an hour away. $7 to get in, concerts every Saturday night.

Erwin

 * Rock Creek Camp Ground is a U.S. Forest Service camp ground that is clean and not that far from Johnson City (Erwin, Tennessee); it has bathrooms and swimming pond and trails but is closed during winter.

Roan Mountain

 * Roan Mountain State Park is a state park that is just a short drive outside of Johnson City. It is well known for hiking trails, campgrounds, and picnic areas. Most notable for its "Roan High Bluff," an observation deck at the end of a hiking trail with an incredible view that allows you to see the surrounding area, as well as the Rhododendron Festival, which celebrates the blooming of the world's largest natural rhododendron garden every year in late June.