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Johnson City is part of the Tri-Cities area (Johnson City, Kingsport, and Bristol) located in Washington County and is referred to as the crossroads of the eastern United States. Now the 4th largest metro in Tennessee, Johnson City offers something for everyone. Area festivals include the Blue Plum Festival, Apple Festival, Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and the International Storytelling Festival in neighboring Historic Jonesborough. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the area lakes and miles of trails for hiking, biking or horseback riding. Johnson City is home to East Tennessee State University, Niswonger Childrens Hospital and James H. Quillen College of Medicine. Residents of Johnson City enjoy 4 distinct seasons, the beauty and fresh air of surrounding mountains, low tax rates, no state income tax, no wheel tax, no personal property tax, and an affordable cost of living.
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