Johnson City is situated in three Tennessean counties, Carter, Sullivan and Washington. It was founded in 1856 by Henry Johnson who started a railroad station. Originally known as Johnson's Depot, it was called Haynesville, after Landon Carter Haynes, who was a Confederate senator during the War Between the States, but once the war was over, it was renamed to Johnson City. It was incorporated in 1869.
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City guide and information resource for Johnson City residents, visitors and businesses. Provides access to city government data, public documents/forms, and department services.
http://www.johnsoncitytn.org/
East Tennessee State University
With its main campus in Johnson City, ETSU is part of the Tennessee Board of Regents System of colleges and universities. Guides for ETSU students, faculty and staff are available, including facts about the institution and its programs and services.
http://www.etsu.edu/
Affiliated with the Christian Church, the Churches of Christ and the Disciples of Christ, the Emmanuel School is a graduate theological seminary near Johnson City, Tennessee. Instructions and guides for prospective and current students are offered, as well as details of its various institutes and programs.
http://www.ecs.edu/
The Johnson City, Tennessee museum features more than twenty permanent, interactive exhibits for people of all ages. Its exhibits, events, summer camps, hours of operation, prices and payment information are posted.
http://www.handsonmuseum.org/
Offers commercial and tourism information for Johnson City residents, visitors and business owners. Includes chamber information, membership details, chamber events, business directory, and community profile.
http://www.johnsoncitytnchamber.com/
Johnson City Metropolitan Transportation Planning Organization
The Johnson City MTPO serves as the regional transportation planning and coordination agency for the Johnson City Urbanized Area, which includes Johnson City, Elizabethton, Jonesborugh, and parts of Unicoi, Tennessee. Schedules and information about MTPO meetings, events and projects are presented, with various documents.
http://www.jcmpo.org/
News, sports, business and entertainment articles are posted on the web edition for the daily newspaper based in Johnson City, Tennessee. Other features include opinion columns, classifieds, obituaries, photographs and video, as well as details of the publication's operations, circulation, and advertising.
http://www.johnsoncitypress.com/
The location and hours of operation of the public library in Johnson City, Tennessee are offered, with details of its various online services, including an online catalog, electronic and audiobook downloads, and access to database resources of a number of agencies. Cardholders may access their accounts through the site.
http://www.jcpl.net/
Johnson City's official academic system comprising of ten schools serving students in elementary through secondary levels. Site details out the board of education's initiatives and activities, features news and current events, and also includes resources for parents and students.
http://www.jcschools.org/
This full service conference center in Johnson City, Tennessee includes facilities for meetings, training programs, conferences, workshops and retreats, as well as dining and catering services for weddings, banquets and special events. The accommodations, packages and pricing are discussed.
http://www.millctr.com/
Founded in 1772 and listed in the Tennessee Historical Registry, Sinking Creek Baptist Church is the oldest church of any faith in the state. An overview of the church includes its history, leadership and beliefs, as well as a worship service, church calendar, and contact data.
http://www.sinkingcreek.org/
Associated with the Episcopal Church in the USA, St. John's is the only Episcopal church in Johnson City, Tennessee. A profile of the congregation, and its pastoral and leadership staff, is presented, including a worship schedule and description of its programs and activities.
http://www.stjohnstn.org/
This guide to the City of Johnson City, Tennessee is maintained by its Convention & Visitors Bureau. An overview of the city includes information of its history, culture and heritage, facts and figures about the city, maps, images, and contact data. Other features include a calendar of events and directory to area lodging facilities, restaurants, and other resources.
http://www.visitjohnsoncitytn.com/
