Our Favorite Fast Food Chain in the Tri-Cities! The Frenchie Fries are incredible with the perfect seasoned salt. Pal's is known for their sudden service, fast-food chain, founded in 1956, serving up burgers, hot dogs & fries, plus breakfast fare. A must experience during our wedding weekend!

The most amazing gas station with the best restrooms and has everything you could think of for a road trip! Currently, this is the biggest Buc-ee's ever! If you decide to come through Knoxville, TN and avoid the Mountain roads of North Georgia, you will pass Buc-ee's its about an hour outside of Johnson City. Also, if you want to extend your vacation to further enjoy the Smokey Mountains Sevierville has Dollywood & Pigeon Forge!

Need more fresh air & exercise while you are in town? Checkout Tweetsie Trail! Brennan & I love to take the Chihuahuas on adventures here.

The Tweetsie Trail is a rails-to-trails project traversing the former East Tennessee & Western North Carolina Railroad right-of-way between Johnson City and Elizabethton. A gradual tread of packed rock, the 9.6-mile trail provides opportunities for walking, running, and biking in a beautiful, natural setting. The railroad was known as the “Tweetsie,” a reference to the sound of its steam whistles.

The Tweetsie Trail begins at 116 Van Brocklin Way in Johnson City. This trailhead includes paved parking, benches, water fountains, a bike repair station, and a portable restroom. Overflow parking can be found nearby at the TVA Credit Union Ballpark or the large asphalt lot on the corner of East State of Franklin Road and Legion Street. The Tweetsie Trail extension runs to both lots and connects with sidewalks that run into downtown Johnson City. These lots are also in close proximity to Tannery Knobs, the City’s mountain bike park. The trail’s terminus is at the intersection of Stateline Road and Blue Ridge Drive. There is a small parking lot and portable restroom at the 9.4 mile marker. A portable restroom is also available at the Quarry Overlook near mile marker 3.

Want to play arcade games? Watch a sporting event and grab a beer? Tiebreakers is the Dave & Busters of the Tri-cities!

The Gray Fossil Site is like the Fernbank Museum of the Tri-cities, great for all ages and science lovers. Tour the Dinosaur Museum or book a fossil site tour!