Nate & Joe's Guidebook- Johnson City and beyond!
Food scene
Southern Craft BBQ
601 Spring StFantastic food. Crafted cocktails. Cozy atmosphere.
Open 24 hrs! MUST visit local bakery. (They are closed Sundays FYI).
87 locals recommend
Blackbird Bakery
188 Piedmont AveOpen 24 hrs! MUST visit local bakery. (They are closed Sundays FYI).
Karaoke on Thursday nights. Great spot with views of downtown. Live music various nights.
21 locals recommend
Wild Wing Cafe
71 Wilson AveKaraoke on Thursday nights. Great spot with views of downtown. Live music various nights.
Excellent restaurant with great sushi, American cuisine, and cocktails. Historic building. Downtown Bristol.
44 locals recommend
620 State Restaurant: Sushi + Asian + American + Cocktail Bar | Bristol, TN
620 E State StExcellent restaurant with great sushi, American cuisine, and cocktails. Historic building. Downtown Bristol.
Very close to our house. Great little local Mexican spot. Reasonable prices and good margaritas.
6 locals recommend
Los Jalapeno's Mexican Restaurant
6681 Bristol HwyVery close to our house. Great little local Mexican spot. Reasonable prices and good margaritas.
Great coffee spot. Fun eclectic space. Live music at times.
10 locals recommend
The Willow Tree Coffeehouse & Music Room
216 E Main StGreat coffee spot. Fun eclectic space. Live music at times.
Soulful southern cooking. Family owned. Simple but authentic perfected menu.
12 locals recommend
Eatz on Moore Street
17 Moore StSoulful southern cooking. Family owned. Simple but authentic perfected menu.
Sabores
202 E Main StFantastic cuban menu. Top notch.
Great atmosphere, food and drinks. Walking distance to other nightspots.
57 locals recommend
Label Restaurant
112 Tipton StGreat atmosphere, food and drinks. Walking distance to other nightspots.
Food and drinks are excellent. Downtown Kingsport.
15 locals recommend
Stir Fry Cafe: Asian, Sushi & Thai Cuisine Kingsport, TN
125 Broad StFood and drinks are excellent. Downtown Kingsport.
The Main Street Pizza Company
300 E Main StA must try. Fresh pasta. Pizza. Cocktails.
Freiberg's
203 E Main StGerman food. Fantastic. Large portions. Downtown Johnson City.
Coffee shop with a light food menu. Great space and excellent coffees! Downtown Johnson City.
7 locals recommend
Dos Gatos Coffee Bar
238 E Main StCoffee shop with a light food menu. Great space and excellent coffees! Downtown Johnson City.
Authentic Chicago style pizza. Fantastic food. Beer menu or Bring your own wine. Downtown Bristol.
19 locals recommend
The Angry Italian Restaurant
714 State StAuthentic Chicago style pizza. Fantastic food. Beer menu or Bring your own wine. Downtown Bristol.
Go Burrito! Johnson City
121 Commerce StNew local favorite!
Cocktails & Nightlife
Great spaces to relax and enjoy a night out.
Wonderland Lounge N Grill
121 Spring StGreat space to relax. Food and drinks are top notch.
Lumac Rooftop Bar
115 Country Music WayPanoramic rooftop views!
Breweries & Distilleries.
Local breweries and distilleries and more for a taste of the local scene.
Quaint brewery with White Duck Taco shop attached. Great place to relax!
38 locals recommend
Yee-Haw Brewing Company
126 Buffalo StQuaint brewery with White Duck Taco shop attached. Great place to relax!
Studio Brew Brewery & Taproom
221 Moore StJRH Brewing, LLC
458 W Walnut StState Street Brewing
801 State StBrand new local favorite!
Barley Waters
100 Spring StFantastic beer selection and lounge space.
East Tennessee Distillery
220 Piney Flats Rd2 miles from our home. Locally produced moonshine and free tastings.
Great spot in a historic building. Downtown Jonesborough.
14 locals recommend
Tennessee Hills Distillery
127 Fox StGreat spot in a historic building. Downtown Jonesborough.
Hook & Ladder Distillery
316 Broad StQuaint spot. Downtown Kingsport.
Sightseeing & Outdoors
Great spots for good views, outdoor hiking, and getting a feel for the area.
Most scenic area lake. Boat rentals available at Lake Shore Marina. Public parks and “beach” access as well. Minimal parking fees at parks.
105 locals recommend
Watauga Lake
Most scenic area lake. Boat rentals available at Lake Shore Marina. Public parks and “beach” access as well. Minimal parking fees at parks.
55 minute drive from our home. 360 degree views are spectacular. Easy 20 minute hike.
27 locals recommend
Carver's Gap
55 minute drive from our home. 360 degree views are spectacular. Easy 20 minute hike.
Public park with great walking path and displayed art. Walking distance to the best of downtown Johnson City.
16 locals recommend
Founders Park
225 Commerce StPublic park with great walking path and displayed art. Walking distance to the best of downtown Johnson City.
Shopping
The Pinnacle
460 Pinnacle PkwyShopping, Movies, and food!
Reclaimed Inspired Goods
414 S Roan StLocally owned gift boutique. Unique finds! Downtown Johnson City.
Food City
1430 Volunteer PkwyLocal grocery store 2 miles from our home.