Life in Northeast Tennessee
The Tri-Cities of Northeast TN—Johnson City, Kingsport and Bristol—form a cultural hub in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. We truly enjoy the best of all worlds—safe, quiet neighborhoods, great schools, affordable living in a no-income tax state, and lots and lots of fun to be had. You’ll never be bored in Northeast TN, whatever your interests—hiking, whitewater rafting, music, theater, NASCAR, shopping, fine dining, year-round festivals, you name it. Plus, you get to enjoy it all amidst breathtaking natural beauty in a near-perfect climate.
Education
Education is very important to us here in the Tri-Cities. We have award-winning public school systems, nationally respected community colleges and well-established four-year universities.
Johnson City, Tennessee Schools
Bristol, Tennessee Schools
Kingsport, Tennessee Schools
East Tennessee State University
Healthcare
With two major hospital systems, state-of-the-art equipment and the most qualified specialists, Northeast TN is home to some of the best healthcare facilities and professionals in the country.
Mountain States Health Alliance
Wellmont Health System
Culture
Culture is a big category, but here’s just a sampling of what Northeast TN has to offer—museums and art galleries, the renowned Barter theatre, an incredible array of cuisine, plenty of shopping, historic downtowns, the National Storytelling Festival, plus an especially rich musical heritage—from country and bluegrass to symphony orchestras.
Barter Theatre
Birthplace of Country Music
Blue Plum Festival
Dollywood
Down Home
Gatlinburg
Historic Jonesborough
Pigeon Forge
Paramount Center
Rocky Mount Museum
Storytelling Festival
The Orange Peel
Tennessee Theatre
Tennessee Aquarium
Viking Hall
Sports and Recreation
If you love the outdoors, you’ll love Northeast TN. Our national forests, parks, lakes and rivers are perfect for fishing, mountain biking and hiking. Golf courses, amusement parks and more mean fun for the whole family. And for sports enthusiasts? University of Tennessee football and of course, two major NASCAR races a year at the Bristol Motor Speedway.
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Beech Mountain Resort
Bristol Caverns
Bristol Motor Speedway
Cherokee Adventures
Fun Fest
Grandfather Mountain
Tennessee Wildlife
Virginia Creeper Trail