Mountain City
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Mountain City
Locals say Johnson County
High country charm and mountain air.
Johnson County High School Longhorns orangeDeep green of the Appalachian forests
Welcome to Johnson County, where the mountains hold us close. Come for the apple orchards and the friendly smiles, and stay for the slow pace and the sound of the river.
Clubs for Mountain City
No clubs for Mountain City yet.
The room
One room for everyone around Mountain City. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
Ask the neighbours
AllA good plumber, the best tacos, a lost cat: nobody has asked yet. Be the first.
Coming up
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Mountain City. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Cherokee National Forest Sprawling forest with trails, camping, and wildlife.
- Watauga River Popular for trout fishing and tubing.
- Doe Mountain Recreation Area Hiking and mountain biking with scenic views.
- Backbone Rock A dramatic rock ridge with a tunnel and trails.
- Johnson County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Mountain City.
- Mountain City Historic District Downtown with old buildings and shops.
- Outdoors Hike the Appalachian Trail
- Outdoors Fish for trout in the Watauga River
- With kids Apple picking at local orchards
- With kids County fair
- Evenings Bluegrass jams
- Evenings Local music at community centers
- Locals love Apple orchards
- Locals love Country stores
Through the year
- Mountain City Apple Festival September Celebrates the apple harvest with food, crafts, and music.
- Johnson County Fair August County fair with livestock, rides, and local food.
- Bluegrass festivals Summer Local bluegrass gatherings throughout the summer.
- Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through downtown Mountain City.
- July 4th Celebration July Fireworks and community picnic at the park.
Four distinct seasons with cold winters and warm, humid summers. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are the best times to be out, with mild temperatures and clear skies.
Talk like a local
- “holler”
- A hollow or small valley between hills.
- “crick”
- A creek or small stream.
- “fixin' to”
- About to do something.
- “y'all”
- You all.
Getaways
- Boone, NC Mountain town with Appalachian State and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
- Johnson City, TN Larger city with shopping, dining, and ETSU.
- Lebanon, VA Small town with outdoor recreation and historic sites.
- High Country, NC Scenic mountains with wineries and hiking.
Local flavour
Teams
- Johnson County High School Longhorns TSSAA
Also rooting for Tennessee Volunteers
Eat and drink
- Biscuits and gravy Signature southern breakfast
- Country ham Cured, salty, often served with red-eye gravy
- Pinto beans and cornbread Classic Appalachian staple
- Apple butter Made from local orchards
- Mountain trout Fresh from local streams
- Sweet tea Iced tea with sugar
Where people go
- Mountain trails Hiking in the Blue Ridge
- Rivers and creeks Fishing, swimming, tubing
- Country stores General stores with local goods
- Apple orchards Heritage and harvest
- Historic courthouse In Mountain City
- Bluegrass festivals Old-time music gatherings
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Nearby
Every areaBooneNorth CarolinaHigh country air, mountain town heart.Johnson CityTennesseeMountain charm, Appalachian spiritLebanonVirginiaMountain hospitality, coal country pride.High CountryNorth CarolinaHigh in the Blue Ridge, where the New River runs clear.BurnsvilleNorth CarolinaMisty peaks, quiet hollows, and mountain time.Kingsport–BristolTennesseeWhere the mountains meet the music, and the race never stops.North WilkesboroNorth CarolinaWhere the Blue Ridge meets the backroadsMarionNorth CarolinaWhere the mountains meet the river
Johnson County, TN. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.