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With our central US location, mild southern mountain climate, and breathtaking scenery, there are endless opportunities to explore the lifestyle you desire!
Whether it’s Outdoor Recreation, Regional Entertainment, or Shopping & Dining you’re looking for, we’ve got it all!
OUTDOOR RECREATION
- Golf Courses – Our region was ranked #2 out of 330 for the best golf by Golf Digest, 2005. Criteria for ranking was based on weather, course access, course quality and value. Among the premiere courses located here are Crockett Ridge Golf Club, Warrior’s Path Golf Course, Ridgefields Country Club, Cattails at Meadowview.
- Hiking & Biking – Kingsport Greenbelt Fitness Trail, Virginia Creeper Trail, Appalachian Trail
- Boating & Fishing - Patrick Henry Lake, South Holston Lake, Watauga Lake, Boone Lake
- Fly-Fishing – we're blessed with two of the most productive tailwaters in the country, the Watauga and South Holston rivers. Other productive streams include Beaver Dam Creek, Laurel Creek, Stony Creek, and the Doe River
- Snow Skiing – Beech Mountain, Wolf Laurel, Hawks Nest
- Bristol Motor Speedway
- Warrior’s Path State Park
- Virginia Creeper Trail
- Blue Ridge Parkway
- National Forests and Wildlife Management Areas
- Great Smoky Mountains National Park
REGIONAL ENTERTAINMENT
- Kingsport’s FunFest
- National Storytelling Festival
- Kingsport's Symphony of the Mountains
- Virginia Highlands Festival
- Bristol’s Rhythm & Roots Reunion
- Erwin’s Apple Festival
- Barter Theatre
- Carter Family Fold
- Jonesborough – Tennessee’s Oldest Town
SHOPPING & DININGKINGSPORT
Kingsport Pavillion - the newest shopping destination in Kingsport! New stores open include Target, Kohl's, Shoe Carnival, Old Navy with more stores to come including Dick's Sporting Goods, Books-A-Million, Michael's and many others.
Fort Henry Mall - soon to be known as Kingsport Town Center - more than 80 stores including JC Penney’s, Belks, Bath & Body Works, Christopher & Banks, Birkenstock, and Marquee Cinema 8 Theaters.
East Stone Commons - Hobby Lobby, PetSmart, Pier 1, Ross Dress for Less, T.J. Maxx, Goody's & more.
Other Kingsport Shopping - Lowe's, Burlington Brands, Circuit City, Home Depot
Chili’s
Cheddar’s
O’Charleys
Texas Roadhouse
McAlister’s
Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina
The Chop House
Cootie Brown’s
La Carretta
Riverfront Restaurant
Marble Slab Creamery
and more!
JOHNSON CITY (15 miles)
The Mall - JC Penney, Belks, Aeropostale, Abecrombie & Fitch, American Eagle, Goody’sTarget Center - Target, Pier 1, T. J. Maxx, Books-A-Million
Johnson City Crossings - Home Depot, Old Navy, SteinMart, Michael’s, Circuit City, Best Buy
Franklin Terrace - Barnes & Noble, Marble Slab Creamery, Chico’s
Other Johnson City Shopping - Kohl's, Lowe's, Talbot's
Chili’s
Cheddar’s
O’Charleys
Texas Roadhouse
Olive Garden
Ruby Tuesday’s
Carrabba’s
Cootie Brown’s
Starbuck’s
Olive Garden
Applebee’s
and more!
PIGEON FORGE/GATLINBURG (1.5 hrs)
Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park - a vacation destination with Outlet Shopping, Dollywood, Ripley’s Aquarium and many live music theaters.REGIONAL LINKS
Be sure to visit these sites for even more of what you’ll find in our region!Welcome to Kingsport – Tennessee’s Bright Spot
Kingsport Chamber of Commerce
Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association
GoTricities.com– The region’s online entertainment magazine
