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A developer who spearheaded construction of a mountain bike park overlooking downtown Johnson City is moving forward with plans to build 16 single-family homes on an adjacent property.

Johnson City has a robust variety of recreational options for residents and visitors who want to get some fresh air, and those opportunities are continuing to grow.

Could Johnson City become a regional center for bicycling, attracting tourists and economic investment in outdoor recreation to the city?

Apr.21.2021 Take a scenic drive down through the mountains, Blue Ridge to the east and the Great Smokies to the west, to reach Johnson City of East Tennessee. Johnson City oozes Southern charm and has the feel of a city much bigger than its size. If your visit is anything like mine, you will feel a connection right away. Johnson City has so much history (railroad, Civil War, and Revolutionary War) but doesn’t get lost in the past. It’s growing by leaps and bounds and one of the Tri-Ci...

Robert Houk A rider takes a turn on the asphalt pump track at Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park. Cyclists prepare to hit one of the seven trails at the 40-acre Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park. Robert Houk Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park was constructed by the International Mountain Biking Association. The seven trails are color-coded based on their difficulty level.  Robert Houk The view of Johnson City, with Buffalo Mountain seen in the horizon, from Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park. Rober...