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5BD/5BA. Located on the #1 Hole of the golf course & within walking distance of the clubhouse. Custom built home, well maintained by original owners. Three zone HVAC with humidity control, central vacuum, ceiling fans. Beautiful moldings, woodwork, built-ins & walnut !oors on the main level. Family room, 2 bedroom suite with private baths and bar area in lowest level. Unbelievable amounts of storage space in basement and below in a walk-in, un"nished area. Extensive decking (three levels) with Chippendale railing.

List Price $629,000

15077 Washington Way

Custom built home located on the 4th hole of The Virginian. With over 8400 square feet, featuring 5 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, 3 "replaces, 3 car garage, exercise room, recreation room, media room, study and a bonus room over the garage. It has 3 heating and cooling units. This home is beautifully landscaped with a concrete circular driveway. A stone entry way makes a warm, inviting feeling as you enter the home. Plantation shutters through-out. All kitchen appliances convey.

List Price $2,430,000

14498 Highlands Trail

Jan Grierson designed home on a cul-de-sac street overlooking the 3rd fairway! Fabulous, elevated views from both upper and lower oversized decks. 6,000 +/- square foot home a large 0.66 acre lot. Extensive brick & stacked stone exterior. Cathedral ceil-ing library fully paneled with built-in desk & bookcases. Living and dining areas have soaring 22 foot ceilings accented with a stone "replace. The large kitchen with breakfast area also has a brick "replace. Most rooms open directly to the oversized, ele-vated decks. 11 foot ceilings on lower level with 2nd kitchen, large party room, exercise area, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and double-sided stacked stone "replace.


15246 Turnberry Court

Magni"cent 4200 +/- sq ft home nestled atop a wooded, rolling 1.06 acre lot on a peaceful street. Four bedrooms, four full baths and one half bath. Many improvements have been made by the current owners including addition of new ceiling fans & light "xtures, new custom pantry, new laundry room cabinets & granite. Master bath cabinets recon"gured along with installation of granite. New custom built mud room with lockers, water cooler closet and built-in desk. Bed-room over garage has new walk-in closet and new bathroom with marble counters. Screened-in back porch and fenced back yard.

List Price $899,000

15073 Washington Way

Incredibly beautiful all brick home on a hillside with panoramic views of lakes, mountains & golf course. Two story with a lower walk-out area onto a brick porch. Main level walks onto a wrap-around veranda looking down the 5th fairway and onto a brick terrace that overlooks the 4th green. House is virtually maintenance-free with Pella architectural series ultra-violet free clad casement windows & doors. Interior features custom paint, hand-crafted wainscoat & crown mold-ing. 10’ ceilings on main level and 9’ on second & lower levels. Framburg lighting "xtures throughout. All closets have Clas-sic Closet Storage Systems. Kitchen with 2 work stations, island, Corian counters, Bosch electric oven, Miele dishwasher, commercial 6-burner gas oven range & sub-zero refrigerator. Plantation shutters throughout much of the home. Media room equipped with Bose speaker system.


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Johnson City, TN 37601Bus: 423-232-1663

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“We would like to thank all the people and sponsors who helped make B & B’s Bourbon, Bluegrass, and Barbeque

with Kresge’s Krew for Autism a success. We are excited to make this an annual event.”

B & B Package has the best selection of Bourbon and Scotch whiskeys in the area. Stop by and peruse our

collection of fine wines, beers, and spirits.

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Thomas Carter and Staff

Surgical Associates of Kingsport is a group of highly trained, caring professionals. Our specialties include General, Vascular, Oncologic and Bariatric Surgery.! We strive to not only provide our patients the highest quality of care but to treat them with kindness and respect.

The sta" at Surgical Associates of Kingsport is exceptional.! Our sta" is knowledgeable, helpful, caring and compassionate.! Without them, Surgical Associates of Kingsport would not be the success it is today.

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Tammy Dorton Practice Administrator

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Clinical Sta"Front Row: Lisa & Shayna

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Front O#ce Sta"Front Row: Monica & Amanda

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Sandy Peters Clinical Coordinator

Cindy Vascular Sonographer

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On June 12, a breezy, warm evening at beautiful Brock Terrace at the Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce, Eastern Eight Community Development Corporation hosted a Business After Hours which was attended by many business and community leaders.

Excellent food, generously provided by Biggie’s Restaurant, much socializing and networking, and a terrific venue accompanied by music and the sound of the waterfall in the background made for a great event.

Eastern Eight CDC is a non-profit organization based in Johnson City, now launching services in the greater Kingsport area.

By collaborating with many local community partners including builders, realtors, lenders, community leaders and local government, Eastern Eight CDC is providing affordable housing solutions for the eight counties of Northeast Tennessee. To date, they have produced $20 million through new construction and rehabilitation of existing homes (including manufactured housing). Eastern Eight also manages and owns over 130 rental properties valued at over $6 million.Programming includes homebuyer education, personal finance counseling, mortgage pre-approval, continuing homeowner education and foreclosure prevention and counseling. “We are thrilled to be working in Kingsport. Community leaders and businesses have been so interested in and supportive of our work. We appreciate having the opportunity to serve and help build the community,” says Retha Patton, Executive Director of Eastern Eight CDC.

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The Johnson City Chamber held its annual golf tournament at the Johnson City Country Club on June 11. One hundred fifteen members from Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County participated in the Champion Chevrolet-sponsored Tillinghast design challenge. The winning team was Johnson City Insurance. Golfers also enjoyed a networking luncheon provided by Firehouse Restaurant, contest prizes, and a post-game awards ceremony.

Each year the Chamber selects a “Golfer of the Year” which can be an individual, organization, or an event, and this year’s recipient of the award was the Niswonger Children’s Golf Classic presented by Mountain States Foundation. Pat Holtsclaw, Foundation CEO and Patty Bolton, Corporation Director of Special Events accepted the award.

The Johnson City Chamber serves Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County by promoting business, enhancing economic and community development, and serving as a catalyst for improving the overall quality of life. The Chamber is an independent, voluntary non-profit organization uniting over 800 businesses and professionals. Chamber members benefit by exposure, networking with each other, community involvement, and access to area information. The Chamber also partners with local governments and other organizations that are involved in pursuing improvements in the quality of life for the region. Particular interests are transportation, education, healthcare, tourism, economic development, community development, and workforce development.

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People’s Community Bank has recently added Ben Berry to its sta! in the Johnson City area. Ben is a Commercial Relationship Manager and he will be working with local businesses to help them with their credit needs and o!er them cash management services to help them run their business more efficiently. Contact Ben at the number below and let him help your business grow.

Sunset Drive Financial Center300 Sunset DriveJohnson City, TN 37602423-915-2236

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The mission of the Boys and Girls Club is to enable all young people to

reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens.

Donations to this organization empowers and makes it possible for the

staff and volunteers to continue the mission and goals of the Boys and

Girls Club.

Steak and Stake event sponsor, Beckie Street, hosted over 150

individuals on June 12 at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education

Center. Club members of all ages were on hand to share their

experiences and enjoy a marvelous meal with guests. Special thanks

to Emory and Henry Dining Services who prepared a wonderful steak

dinner with all the extras, and served all the guests.

Special guests of the evening included Justine Hardin and Richard

Leigh. Justine favored the audience with her sensational rendition of

“At Last” by recording artist Etta James. Richard Leigh is one of the

country’s leading singer/songwriters, and was responsible for many

number one hits. He has recorded with award-winning artists such as

Reba McEntire and Crystal Gayle. Richard’s stories and songs share

his life’s journey to spread hope and remind people of all ages to never

give up their dreams!

Vice President Dr. David Matlock had the privilege of recognizing an

outstanding individual in the community with the Zella Moore Arnold

award, the highest honor given by Boys and Girls Club. This year’s

recipient was Mitch Walters. Walters challenged individuals with the

Welcome Back Jack Campaign in honor of Jack Arnold. That challenge

was well-received and met with a match donation raising approximately

$120,000 for the Boys and Girls Club of the Mountain Empire, which

includes Abingdon, Virginia, and Bristol, Tennessee. This evening to

remember was also an important milestone for the Boys and Girls Club,

as it was the 20th annual event.

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The 3/50 Project

As many great things do...by accident.

The first week in March 2009 sowed the seeds for what would later become a firestorm—

Monday: Oprah does a show instructing consumers to stop spending money on anything that was non-necessity

Tuesday: CBS News reports that “Consumer spending drives 70% of the economy. When consumers put their wallets away, the economy has trouble making a U-turn.”

Friday: In a guest spot on the Today Show, Erin Burnett from CNBC talks about how psychology plays into the economy and the importance of innovation in times of difficulty

Sunday: Erin’s back, this time on Meet the Press, chiding the national media for taking negative hyperbole into the stratosphere

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Mix those together with a deep seated desire to create a message that’s positive and achievable, and, well...you get a blog post written on March 11, 2009, giving birth to The 3/50 Project.

The next week, I threw together a free flyer businesses could crank out of their desktop printers to hand customers. Within 48 hours, I received more than 350 emails asking “What else have you got?” So I built the website you see today, launching it mid-afternoon on Monday, March 30th.

In the first seven days, more than 7,600 people found it (8,600+ if you count repeat visits).

Be careful what you blog about. It just might change the world. Or at least someone’s world.

How did The 3/50 Project begin?

What three independently owned business would you miss if they disappeared? Stop in. Say hello. Pick up something that brings a smile. Your purchases are what keeps those businesses around.3

50 If half the employed population spent $50 each month in locally owned independent businesses, it would generate more than $42.6 billion in revenue. Imagine the positive impact if 3/4 of the employed population did that.

68 For every $100 spent in locally owned independent stores, $68 returns to the community through taxes, payroll, and other expenditures. If you spend that in a national chain, only $43 stays here. Spend it online and nothing comes home.

1 The number of people it takes to start a trend... you.

Pick 3. Spend 50. Save your local economy.

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1901 19091852-1853 1856

On July 10, 1852, Joseph R. Anderson contracted for 100 acres of the vast plantation

of Rev. James King; 48 acres in Tennessee and 52 acres in Virginia.

The Train Station was the center of Bristol’s community, beginning with the arrival of the first passenger train on October 1, 1856. The

first train arrived at Bristol’s original depot which was burned during Stoneman’s raid on December 14, 1864.

The first residence and business house (the Bristol Post Office) was erected on what is now the

southwest corner of State Street and Martin Luther King Blvd. This was the beginning of Bristol.

The Bristol Post Office opens in Joseph Anderson’s house on November 5th, 1853.

The center of Main St. was officially designated as the state line separating Tennessee and Virginia by the United States Congress. Since then, the street has

been named as State Street.

Bristol Chamber of Commerce was organized in 1909. Dedicated to

Bristol, the Chamber is concerned with a broad spectrum of community needs and challenges in education, government, urban planning, social problems and infrastructure needs.

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1929 19981931 2005

The Bristol Library Association began as the inspiration of the 1900 Club – the first women’s

study club in Bristol. In 1929 this group’s hard work bore fruit when the ladies convinced the cities of Bristol, Tennessee, and Bristol,

Virginia, to come together for their first co-owned property: the Bristol

Public Library.

The Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College opened

February 2, 2005 in the historic Piedmont Post Office

Building. Programs offered are Associate of Science Degrees

in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts, and Restaurant Management.

Bristol’s Paramount Theatre was built in 1931. This art deco motion picture palace was restored to its original beauty in 1991. The building displays Venetian-styled

murals with an auditorium that holds 756 people.

United States Congress officially recognizes Bristol as the “Birthplace of Country Music.”

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Mr & Mrs Fezziwig were brought back for 2012

Ahhhh… the warm sun shining, the perfect temperature, and the mixed aromas of freshly-prepared creations wafting through the breeze made an ideal backdrop for an evening of celebrations at KP Duty restaurant in Bristol.

KP Duty, Bristol’s oldest full-service restaurant, celebrated 20 years of feeding customers delicious concoctions only to have them return over and over again. To celebrate this occasion, KP Duty owner Lisa Martin welcomed the Sullivan East Bluegrass Band to help entertain customers while they enjoyed some of KP Duty’s offerings and mingled with one another.

This evening was only heightened by the opportunity to spotlight an accomplished member of our region. The East Tennessee Historical Society recognized Dr. Ted Olson for his recent work, Professor in the Department of Appalachian Studies who teaches with the Bluegrass, Old Time, and Country Music Program at East Tennessee State University. Dr. Olson was given the Award of Distinction by Lisa Oakley, Curator for ETHS, for his work with a CD set of the “Bristol Sessions” recording from 1927-1928. Dr. Olson was also awarded with a Grammy nomination for this work.

The Sullivan East Bluegrass Band not only entertained patrons at KP Duty but was also seeking donations to raise money for the “Friends of the 1927 Campaign”. This organization is raising money to build The Cultural Heritage Center that will embody the accomplishments of and promote Bristol as the Birthplace of Country Music. According to John Rainero, President-elect of the Birthplace of Country Music Alliance, the “Friends of 1927” is a friend-raising campaign to enlist a core group of supporters who can take special pride in their quintessential role in opening doors of the Cultural Heritage Center.

The evening was not only a celebration of accomplishments for KP Duty and Dr. Olson, but also one of hope for the Birthplace of Country Music. It was a delightful evening for everyone.

For more information on how you can donate to the “Friends of 1927” campaign for the building of a Cultural Heritage Center, please visit www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org.

Photography and Story by: Lynda Fontaine

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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Paramount is an excellent example of the art deco motion picture palaces built in the late 1920’s and early 1930’s. From the location’s mixed past as a war-time hospital and hotel, the Paramount rose to be one of the brightest stars in Bristol after its opening. Opening day was February 20, 1931 at 8:00pm with the showing of “ It Pays To Advertise,” a romantic comedy starring Carole Lombard and Norman Foster. Its unique architecture along with its state-of-the-art “refrigerated” air system brought enthusi-asts from all over to marvel at the new theater. In its heyday, the Para-mount staged Vaudeville shows and other live entertainment, but made its mark presenting blockbuster films which emerged from Hollywood in a steady stream to the delight of a pre-television audience, and rapidly became the hub of entertainment for the region.

The original Paramount Theatre’s run was the 48 years between 1931 and 1979. As tastes and times changed, the Paramount fell victim and was darkened. Plans were made to demolish the historical monument and create a parking lot. Thanks to the insight and determination of several interested Bristolians with vision, the Paramount was saved. In 1982 the Paramount property was deeded to the non-profit Paramount Foundation. A challenge grant was obtained from the State of Tennes-see for $1,000,000, which required matching local funds. More than 1,000 contributors rose to the State’s challenge and the opulence of the original art deco was painstakingly preserved for succeeding genera-tions, the facility’s safety and stagecraft was upgraded to present day standards, and four stories of dressing, rehearsal and storage were added.

2012 brings the Paramount to its 21st Anniversary as a most important main stage available for use by regional musicians, dancers, storytell-ers, lecturers, ministries and visual and literary artists. Additionally, the Paramount brings in nationally touring productions each year to present as its own Season of Shows…thus allowing the theatre to offer patrons season subscriptions. Past season subscriptions have presented such names as 42nd Street, Chorus Line, Vienna Boys Choir, Lou Rawls, Martha Reeves, Hal Holbrook, Hootie & The Blowfish, Debbie Reynolds, Rich Little, Chet Atkins, Marvin Hamlisch, Marcel Marceau, Ronnie Milsap, Yo Yo Ma, Sally Struthers, American Spiritual Ensemble, Platters, Drifters, Coasters, Korean Children’s Choir, Roger Williams…just to name a few! The theatre will announce its brand-new 2012-2013 Season of Shows this month, and it promises to be one of the best yet! We welcome your call requesting a Paramount Season brochure by mail…423-274-8920. www.theparamountcenter.com.

The Paramount is proud to have been a supporting partner in the region since reopening in 1991, but in reality, it has been creating solid relationships in the community, nurturing young artists, promoting the events of others, and presenting extraordinary entertainment and edu-cational opportunities for people of every age since 1931.

Thanks to the vision of a few, and the support of many, the Paramount Center for the Arts remains an icon of entertainment, education, enlight-enment and a source of pride in the Mountain Empire.

An Added Note: “PUTTIN” ON THE RITZ…ITALIA!” is a special event planned for October 5th, 2012, and will include wonderful fellowship, food, wine and L.A.’s “Singin’ Chef”, Andy Lorusso, as we are enter-tained in an evening benefiting the historic theatre. We invite you to call for details!

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BRISTOL WHERE TO...Where to Eat

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Entertainment • Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion • The Paramount Center• Theatre Bristol • Kil’n Time Ceramics• Food City Family Race Night

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The first clue that many area patrons are thrilled to have a CityMac store in our midst is the fact a whole day

before the new shop opened, a line had already formed outside the door.

The nearly 10,000-foot store that features Apple products opened their doors this June on State Street in Bristol.

The store will not only carry popular Apple products such as the iPad, iPod and computers but will also provide

repair, warranty and support services as well.

The computer retailer will also feature a companion CityMug Café that will feature espresso drinks, sandwiches

with freshly-made breads, and locally-made products. The CityMac store and CityMug Café will be located in

what used to be the J.C. Penney store.

Kevin Trivett, CityMac’s store manager, said the new venture will employ 15 full-time technicians, sales staff and

customer service support, while the partner CityMug will employ five.

As an added treat, the business offered a chance to win prizes at the grand opening.

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Relay for Life Team is proud to introduce our Bristolopoly game! It’s the classic game, Monopoly, but instead of Boardwalk, Park Place, Virginia, and Tennessee as properties, this version features properties represented by Bristol businesses, individuals, non-profit organizations and landmarks.This is the perfect Christmas gift, collector’s item, or just for family game night. This great collector’s game can be yours for a donation of $30 for each game and all proceeds will be donated to The American Cancer Society.

BELIEVE IN BRISTOL BOARD’S MAIN STREET GOALS

Short-Term and Long-Term Goals:

1. Develop our sense of community and place

Preservation of our heritage, promote our history, culture and music

Preserve the architectural heritage and integrity of downtown

Redevelop the downtown as the center of identify and events for our community

Increase the cultural events and activities in the downtown area

Establish a physical identity for the downtown through a joint street-scape and lighting plan with Bristol, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia

2. Strengthen our economic vitality, downtown and community-wide

Attract jobs and new businesses and increase entrepreneurship within our community and in the downtown center

Create a physical space and a cultural atmosphere inviting to our young professionals and the “creative class”

Increase the attractiveness of the downtown for shopping and entertainment

Through public and private initiatives encourage and facilitate investment by the private sector in downtown properties

3. Sustain and grow residential living downtown

Review housing regulations that impact the ability to create living space in the downtown

Improve parking options in the downtown

Encourage and promote services and retail opportunities appropriate to sustain and facilitate downtown residencies

Increase the feeling of safety for all downtown residents and visitors

4. Develop and market the downtown experience

Develop our culture, heritage and arts by establishing more venues and opportunities for events, exhibits and cultural exchanges

Expand the tourism opportunities in Bristol and the downtown in particular

Brand and market our downtown through events, physical space improvements

Expand opportunities by the development of the Birthplace of Country Music Heritage Center

5. Improve the professionalism of the downtown program

Add professional staff to assist the volunteer efforts and to help coordinate activities taking place in the downtown area

Work with the City of Bristol, Tennessee and Bristol, Virginia to adopt and implement a downtown development plan

Provide professional assistance to property and business owners to improve marketing and to improve retail opportunities in the downtown

Facilitate the addition of more citizens, business owners, and downtown residents to the downtown improvement effort

Believe In Bristol has been meeting since the year 2000 as an organized community association and advocating downtown by participating and sponsor-

ing community events. Main Street re-certification has been a continuous goal of the Believe In Bristol Board; the original application to the Virginia Main Street

program had expired and Virginia was no longer accepting applications. Believe In Bristol decided to make application for the Tennessee Main Street program.

In February 2006, Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia became re-certified as a designated Main Street Community. Bristol is unique in that its main street is located on the

state line of Tennessee and Virginia. Both Bristol cities have partnered with Believe In Bristol to dedicate resources to support the Main Street program.

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Johnson City sells $49,000 of bonds to pave the downtown

with block bricks. Kelly Brothers of Portsmouth, Ohio receive the

contract.

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East Tennessee and Virginia Railroad built its first railway line and water tank by Henry Johnson’s store, and called it

Johnson’s Tank.

Johnson City area settled and was founded in 1777 by North Carolina grants, primarily to Young, Jones, Tipton, Jobe, Denton, and O’Neill families. The community was first

known as Blue Plum.

In the 1850s, Henry Johnson (former “Blue Plum” postmaster) located a store along the proposed path of the East Tennessee and Virginia

Railway which seemed a promising spot to start a new business. Quite the entrepreneur, Henry established a water tank for the trains, a Post

Office, provided lodging for travelers, and the first railroad depot serving passengers and freight for the area.

The Johnson City Public Library first opened its doors on May 1, 1895 in an upstairs room in the Reeves Building in downtown Johnson City. The library room was established by the ladies of the

Monday Club.

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Hands On! Museum was founded in 1986 and opened its doors for the first time in 1987. Since then it has more than doubled its exhibit

space and welcomed over 1.5 million visitors!

The Blue Plum Festival, was originally organized by the Friends of Olde Downtowne in 1999.

Its beginnings as a street fair has grown considerably over the years. The name, Blue

Plum Festival, is in honor of the 1800s rural post office serving an area in East Tennessee that

would become known as Johnson City.

Built in the early 1920s by Hoggson Bros., a prominent New York/Chicago commercial building firm that specialized in the elegantly designed buildings of that time, the Tennessee National Bank was constructed on the site of the former Jobe Opera House. The JOH

had functioned as the center of Johnson City’s early government and as a major entertainment venue, once seating over 900.

New renovations begin on the old Kress building. Today, the building serves as Main

Street Antiques and Mercantile.

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13th Annual Blue Plum Festival

Downtown Johnson City hosted the ever-popular Blue Plum

Festival on June 1, 2, and 3. More than 65,000 people flock

to the festival each year, and this year was no different. The

festival was originated by two of Johnson City’s citizens,

Kim Schneider and Mary Palmer. Schneider and Palmer

developed the Friends of Olde Downtowne organization to

freshen up downtown Johnson City. The organization started

by first renovating a neglected fountain, but they did not

stop there. Throughout the years, with the help of the City of

Johnson City, downtown Johnson City has been refurbished

and is full of charm. Friends of Olde Downtowne have

promoted tourism and brought the downtown area back to

life by originating and developing the Blue Plum Festival.

The Blue Plum festival is a free outdoor art and music

festival that has taken place in downtown Johnson City for

over a decade. Arts and crafts, tons of food, activities, and

entertainment make up the three-day event. The Urban Art

Throwdown, sponsored by Mellow Mushroom, has become

a crowd favorite. The Throwdown featured the best aerosol

graffiti artists in the southeastern region. Brandon Marshall,

a graphic designer from Memphis, won the competition with

his artwork entitled “Heritage”. Marshall’s art, along with five

other artist’s works, will be displayed for a year in the East

Main Street breezeway.

Ameriprise Financial, event sponsor, made it possible for

many to enjoy an exquisite dining experience at The Charles

in downtown Johnson City on Saturday, June 2. The meal

started off with Caesar salad in a martini glass, followed by

pork tenderloin, cream corn soufflé, and green beans. The

delicious meal was prepared by Price’s Store of Bluff City.

For more information on the festival, visit www.blueplum.org.

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JOHNSON CITY WHERE TO...

Where to Dine• Freiberg’s • Alta Cucina • Scratch Pizza• One 12 Downtown• Wok and Hibachi• Tipton Street Pub• Buc Deli Drive-Thru• Mid City Grill• Four Winds Tea Room• Gourmet and Company• Numan’s Cafe’ & Sports Bar• Blue Moon Dinner Theatre

Parks• Cardinal Park

Attractions• Hands On! Museum• Umoja• First Fridays/Blue Plum Festival

Where to Shop• Nelson Fine Art• Cross Stitch Crafts• Happy Hour Clocks• Cross Stitch Crafts• Artopia• The Angry Penguin• The Antique Seller• Bridal Boutique• ZZ Tops• Atlantis• Mel’s Stamps and Coins• Sterlings Auction Gallery

• Aromatones• Atomik Comics• Main Street Antiques & Mercantile• Masengill’s Specialty Shop• Tennessee Flag Company• Mr. J’s Buy and Sell

• Down Home• Halo• The Battery• Capone’s• Main St Pizza• Mecca Cafe


Public Buildings• Chamber of Commerce/ Vistors Center • Johnson City Memorial

Community Center • Johnson City Municipal

& Safety Building • Johnson City Public Library • Johnson City Transit

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“A vibrant and culturally-rich landscape.” This is the vision for downtown Johnson City, and with the recent unveiling of the new comprehensive plan, the

dream could soon be a reality.

The plan revealed during a joint meeting with the Johnson City Development Authority and the Washington County Economic Development Council aims to

bring forth private investment while at the same time breathing new life into the area.

The first goal includes the farmers’ market and its relocation to a space near the Wilson Avenue end of Founders Park. The plan includes an open-air market

that will be covered, use electricity, and have a public restroom that will be shared by the market and the park.

The second phase focuses on the relocation of the Hands On! Regional Museum to a spot on Cherry Street between Spring and South Roan streets. The

idea is to purchase several warehouses on the site that could be demolished to make room for a new Hands On! Facility.

The third part of the proposal includes making ETSU a greater and more visible presence to the downtown area. ETSU President Brian Noland has

expressed his vision for expanding the university to reach the downtown arena. Additionally, the plan calls for several areas of landscaping and aesthetic

improvements that would make the area more appealing visually, while simultaneously creating a boulevard that would slow traffic.

The plan discussed complements the work already in progress, including the Founders Park project and the Northeast State community College’s pending

facility in the Downtown Centre.

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Mrs. Stuart Mahar, Mrs. J.A Mahar, Mrs. Katherine Spottswood, Mrs. R.Y. Grant, Mrs. J.H. Thickens,

Mrs. J. Fred Johnson, Mrs. Floyd Smith, Mrs. Keefer Lindsay and Mrs. Harry Angle joined the founders and approached the city of Kingsport to start a library with

their collection of 400 books.

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When incorporated, the name “Kingsport” is

given to the old Boat Yard community

Started in 1919 by Mrs. H.J. Shivell, Mrs. S.P. Platt, Mrs. George MacNaughton, Mrs. L.A. DaShiell, and Mrs. Karl Koeniger when they formed the Kingsport Book Club.

Kingsport Public Library was opened in the basement of the community YMCA.

The press was initially established in 1922 by Blair and Company, the

New York bankers who financed the Clinchfield Railway and the Kingsport

town site, with John B. Dennis as chairman of the board of Kingsport

Press, Incorporated.

The Clinchfield Railroad Station was built in 1905, and was designed to be one end of the main

downtown area. In the early 1970s the building passed from railroad use into major renovation. It currently houses a number of businesses and

organizations, primarily Citizen bank.Photography by: Mickey Baker

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Built in 1927, BANQ is located in the heart of Downtown Kingsport in the historic First National Bank Building. BANQ is a reception venue with a roofdeck that showcases views of Broad and

Center Street.

Built in 1936, the 700 seat State Theatre was originally

decorated in the Mediterranean Rivival/Atmospheric style,

complete with murals and a lighted star constellation in the ceiling. The theatre has both

screen and stage capabilities.

Kingsport Public Library moves into formal post office building, which

was built in 1925.

The Kingsport Chamber of Commerce, which has nearly 1,000 members,

relocates to a new building and has their grand opening.

The Progress Building in Downtown Kingsport, having been beautifully restored in 2006 and also being consistently restored until the present day, was originally built for Montgomery Ward in 1929. Parks Belk moved into the building in the 1950,

and in 1987 a facade restoration took place.

Kingsport Center for Higher Education has their grand opening in 2009. The city of Kingsport decided to increase

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Where to Shop• A Little Dab

• Bear N Friends Toy Shoppe

• Bee Thrifty Consignment

• Blakley-Mitchell Inc.

• Bubba’s Book Swap

• Caroline’s

• Carriage House

• Charmed Southern Gifts & Home

• Cycle City

• Designer Sales Shoppe

• DeWayne’s World

• Dress to Impress Bridal and

Formal Wear

• Eagle Arms & Ammunition

• Factory Direct Furniture

• Flowers by Copper Creek

• Gazebo Party Shop

• Henry’s Motorcycles

• Home Sweet Home/Mezzanine

Tea Room

• Joe Young Jewelers

• Just N Style

• Kingsport Paint & Wallpaper

• Kingsport Stained Glass

• Korner-Copia Restaurant and

Market

• KPC Butcher Shop

• Lifeforce Glass Inc.

• Olde Tyme Auction, Inc.

• PAPER

• Pappy’s Custom Leather & T’s

• Paul Bellamy Furniture

• Pittsburgh Paints

• Rainbow’s End Floral

• Sea Oddities

• Sophisticated Starlet

• Style Custom Framing and Gifts

• Tennessee Instrumentation

Company

• Tobacco Road

• Treasures Resale Store

• Up Against the Wall Gallery

• Variety Printing & Gifts

• Wallace News

• Wards Feed Store

• Threads (coming soon)

Places to Eat• Pal’s Sudden Service

• Chef’s Pizzeria

• The Courtyard Restaurant

• Korner-Copia

• The Happy Hostess

• Kathy’s Korner

• Breaking Tradition

• Firewood Smokehouse Bar-B-Q

• Jan-Mar Restaurant

• Home Sweet Home

• Stir Fry Cafe

• TK’s Big Dogs

• Babycakes

• Divine Cafe & Catering

• La Campina Mexican Grill

• Two Dads Cafe and Catering

• Hot Dog Hut

• Mustard Seed cafe

• Beef‘O’Brady’s

• Barberito (coming soon)

• YaYa’s Gourmet Chocolates

• Holly’s Sweet Creations

• Rose Cottage Bakery

• Seavers Bakery

• China Wok

• Food City

• Henry’s Downtown Grill

• The Bagel Exchange

KINGSPORT WHERE TO...


Antiques• Anchor Antiques

• Attic Treasures

• Finer Furnishings on Broad

• Haggle Shop Antiques

• Haggle Shop Antiques Expansion

• Nooks & Crannies Antiques

• P & J Antiques

• Primitive Gatherings Home Shop

• River Mountain Antiques & Primitives

• Rustic Country

• Shakar Antiques and Affordable

Fashions & Jewelry

Art Galleries• Cindy Saadeh Fine Art

• Main Art Center (MAC)

• Suzanne Barrett Justis Fine Art

Studio & Gallery

• Star Trails Downtown

• Up Against the Wall Gallery

Entertainment• Theatre Guild

• Kingsport Ballet

• Renaissance Center

• Breaking Tradition

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VISION--Our desired future stateOur intent is to be the go-to organization in the Tri-Cities for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to start or grow their business, by creating and developing the right tools and resources and cultivating the right partnerships.

PURPOSE--Why we existTo help small business owners and entrepreneurs navigate the rough waters of small business ownership and management.

MISSION--What we doWe are a technical assistance provider offering assistance including but not limited to: forming a business, how to write business plans, business plan reviews, obtaining capital for start-up or expansion, pursuing government contracts, analyzing financial and management performance, proving business case, developing existing and new business, and planning for succession.

CORE VALUES--The shared beliefs that define our culture and foster loyalty

Collaboration

OVERVIEW & HISTORYIn 2004, the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce and City of Kingsport jointly formed the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit economic development organization, to specifically nurture, counsel and encourage the continued robust growth and development of startups and existing small businesses in Kingsport, Tennessee.On February 15, 2011 your Kingsport Area Chamber of Commerce announced the new partnership between KOSBE and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) becoming the TSBDC at ETSU Kingsport Affiliate Office, which now covers a wider service area, including Grainger,

of Tennessee, whose primary function is to provide counseling services and educational opportunities to entrepreneurs and “for profit” new and existing small businesses.

access to additional and unique resources and programs of a major regional university, enhancing services available to client businesses as well as certified

small businesses.

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Margaret Ripley Wolfe wrote a brief history of Kingsport and gave us a fascinating look at the “Model City’s” roots. Here are some of the highlights…

Kingsport was the first economically-diversified, professionally-planned, and privately-financed city in twentieth-century America.

Produced by the marriage of New South philosophy and Progressivism, and born of a passing historical moment when capitalists turned their attention to Southern Appalachia, Kingsport was a direct offshoot of the Carolina, Clinchfield, and Ohio Railway, (CC&O). As early as 1906, George L. Carter of Hillsville, Virginia, the mastermind behind the CC&O, had recognized the potential for an industrial city in Kingsport. Beset with financial difficulties, Carter sold his holdings to John B. Dennis and Blair and Company of New York around 1914. The next year, Dennis organized the Kingsport Improvement Corporation (KIC) and enlisted J. Fred Johnson, Carter’s brother-in-law, as the principal promoter for the new town.

The success of the efforts of Dennis and Johnson depended on their ability to attract industries. A decade after incorporation, the town claimed ten manufacturing facilities. During the Great Depression, Tennessee Eastman Company became Kingsport’s largest employer and made the new town an anomaly… an industrial city experiencing growth. During the early 1940s, scientists from that company developed a process flow production of RDX, an explosive capable of penetrating the hulls of the World War II German submarines. Consequently, Eastman received the contract to build and operate Holston Army Ammunition Plant (Holston Ordinance Works).

During the post-World War II era, Kingsport has confronted common challenges to other American cities, and although there is much to criticize, there is also

much to commend.

Story by: Lynda Fontaine

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