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Johnson City is located in Washington County. Forbes magazine ranked the city at #10 in the list of "Best Small Places for Business and Careers" in the country. It hosts the popular Blue Plum Festival and the region offers majestic scenery.
The town was established as a railroad station in 1856 by a man named Henry Johnson. It became a prominent rail center in the Southeast. From 1870 to 1890 the area experienced significant growth due to the railroad station and the thriving mining industry. The city and the nearby town of Bristol were well known for old-time music including the notable 1928 recording sessions named the "Johnson City Sessions." During the 1920's it was called "Little Chicago" due to being involved with bootlegging activities in the Appalachian Mountains. Citizens claim that Al Capone utilized the town as a distribution center for illegal alcohol. Residents also claim he resided part-time in a nearby luxury apartment complex.
Boone Lake is available for water skiing and hiking. Buffalo Mountain Park offers scenic hiking trails and places for mountain biking and bird watching. Roan Mountain Sate Park features beautiful views of the Appalachian Mountains and superb hiking areas. Tourists follow the Quilt Trail which showcases the tradition of quilting in the region. The trail features quilts situated on the walls of historic barns. Visitors walking along the trail also have opportunities to see historic sites and visit shops, galleries and other interesting locations. Excellent opportunities for trout fishing are located in the region.
The city is home to East Tennessee State University, which includes the James H. Quillen College of Medicine.
Johnson City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 8% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Johnson City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
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Detailed pages on related topics: Johnson City colleges • Johnson City travel • Johnson City mortgage and property.
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