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Founders Park

You can learn about the history of Johnson City when you stop by Founders Park. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Founders Park
Originally built as a saloon around 1888, the Mail Pouch Building takes its name from the charming tobacco sign which graces its western wall. Restored in 1994, the sign wall is a colorful reminder of the days when sign painters toured the country covering barns and buildings with their handiwork. Today, the building houses a unique gift and craft shop called The Crafty Peddler. Home of the 6½ ft. Cigar Store Indian carved by a local artist, this craft shop also has folk art, baskets, pottery, jewelry, home and garden décor, and Christmas creations year round. Painted around 1895, the sign itself is made up of two parts: the lower portion, advertising Mail Pouch Tobacco, processed by Bloch Bros. of Wheeling, West Virginia. The upper portion is an advertisement for Augustus B. Cummings, who was a local businessman and possibly one of the inventors of the first plow. This portion is called a privilege panel, and was traditionally given to the building’s owner or occupant as compensation for allowing the tobacco company to paint their sign on the building.

Jonesborough Historic District

Find out about the history of Jonesborough with a stop at Jonesborough Historic District. Discover the festivals and churches in this family-friendly area.

Jonesborough Historic District

Mountain States Health Alliance Athletics Center

Catch an event at Mountain States Health Alliance Athletics Center during your trip to Johnson City. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Mountain States Health Alliance Athletics Center

Austin Springs Spa & Salon

1/5(1 review)

You can take time to visit Austin Springs Spa & Salon during your travels to Johnson City. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Austin Springs Spa & Salon

Johnson City Family Skatecenter

Catch an event at Johnson City Family Skatecenter during your trip to Johnson City. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Johnson City Family Skatecenter

Johnson City Medical Center

4/5(30 reviews)

Though Johnson City Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Johnson City while you are here.

Johnson City Medical Center

Best Lodging Options Near East Tennessee State University

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1216 W State Of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN
Carnegie Hotel & Spa
Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr

2 out of 5
1100 Clinchfield Street, Johnson City, TN
Echo Suites Extended Stay By Wyndham Johnson City Medical Cr
Red Roof Inn Johnson City

Red Roof Inn Johnson City

2 out of 5
210 Broyles Drive E, Johnson City, TN
Red Roof Inn Johnson City
Sleep Inn & Suites

Sleep Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
2020 Franklin Terrace Court, Johnson City, TN
Sleep Inn & Suites
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City

4 out of 5
211 Mockingbird Ln, Johnson City, TN
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Johnson City
I-26 Inn

I-26 Inn

2.5 out of 5
2316 Browns Mill Rd, Johnson City, TN
I-26 Inn
Comfort Suites Johnson City near University

Comfort Suites Johnson City near University

2.5 out of 5
3118 Browns Mill Rd, Johnson City, TN
Comfort Suites Johnson City near University
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