Johnson City

Looking for some fun this year? Johnson City may just be the place for you. Encompassing a wide variety of fun filled activities and attractions; Johnson City has a little something for everyone, no matter the age. Coming each year with some of the most exciting events, Johnson City welcomes huge flocks of visitors from different places every year and be a part of someone's 'memorable' moment each time. Apart from visiting, Johnson City is a great place to live and start your career at, as well. There is a reason why it is ranked #44 Best Small Place for Business and Careers. Johnson City houses some of the biggest career building companies in the world including American Water Heater Company, General Shale Brick LLC, Mullican Flooring, Banta Southeast, Inc, Cantech Industries and TPI Corporation. Along with providing and sound, Johnson City also assures the quality standard of living for its citizens by having quality educational institutions, emergency services, hospitals and a lot more.

The Johnson City was originally founded as a railroad station back in 1856 by Henry Johnson, after whom the city is named. The city was officially incorporated in 1869, but before than during the American Civil War the city was briefly named Haynesville. However, after the war the name was restored back to its original form and Henry Johnson himself became the first Mayor of the city. Johnson City offers a lot of places to wander to during leisure time. Hands On! Museum is one of those many places and is located in downtown. City also houses Gray Fossil Site that located near the town of Gray. Also at the Gray Fossil Site is the Gray Fossil Museum named East Tennessee State University and General Shale Brick Natural History Museum and Visitor Center. The Museum exhibits the preserved fossils of Short Faced Bear, Rhinoceros, Camel, Ground Sloth, Shovel Tusked Elephant, Tapirs and many more, hence making it a perfect site for children of all ages to visit.

There are quite a number of shopping malls as well for all the shopping enthusiasts. Based on 2 floors, The Mall at Johnson City is the only enclosed mall in the city that houses 70 stores along with a food court. Four anchor tenants including Sears, JCPenney, Dick's Sporting Goods and Belk are also featured in the mall. Mall also features a number of restaurants including Manchu Wok, Dippin Dots, Pal's, Petro's and few more. In final words, Mall is sure to provide an ultimate shopping experience that literally has everything! Annually, Johnson City also hosts a number of highly anticipated and greatly celebrated festivals and events. Some of the festivals held in the city include Little Chicago Blues Festival, Blue Plum Animation Festival and Blue Plum Festival. Upcoming events in the city include performances of Gaither Vocal Band's Reunited Tour 2009, Skillet's Awake and Alive Tour and many more. Thinking of attending one of these events? You've clicked your right choice. We offer the cheapest Johnson City tickets with the best available seats, and its not the matter of exaggeration, just try us... You'll love it!