A Drive Through Johnson City, Tennessee

A drive through Johnson City, Tennessee
If you would like to donate to ongoing flood relief efforts, you can check out this website:
secure.kentuck...
CHECK OUT OUR NEW CHANNEL "REAL SHANE AND MELODY" at this link:
/ @shaneandmelody
We would appreciate your like, comment and if you'd subscribe to the new channel, thank you!
CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCHANDISE AT:
real-appalachia.creator-spring.com
Follow us on Facebook at:
/ realappalachia
Follow us on TikTok at:
www.tiktok.com/@realappalachia
Follow us on Instagram at:
real_appalachia
Follow us on Twitter at:
appalachianpro1
Thanks to our patrons!!!
Jarrod Mitchell
Spooky Appalachia
Jennifer Timmons
Joe Grassi
Uncle Ben
Holly Willis
Mia
John Perdue
Rene Tetron
Tiffany Carlson
Julian Frasier
Carol Simmons Smith
William Martin
Ronald Tirrachia
Tracy Bosier
Tabitha Buckles
Joey Snider
Pam Broderick
Madhu Kollu
Susan Burrows-Rangel
James Lagan
Keith and Donna Timmons
Gregory Lewis
Eric Peck
George Sawtooth
Will Simmons
Chris Jurkowski
Rob Crotts
Christian Williams
Ghyontonda Mota
David L. Mullins
Joe Sullivan
Audrey Welch
Angela Smith
Andrew DeLong
Matthew Coon
Steve Surber
Wayne Maynard
Brian Serway
Jessica Rodrigues
George McNair
Bill Whitworth
Mike Adams
Shawn Hannah
Brad & Angela Davis
Michael Genecki
Kara Wyatt Rasnake
Jonathan Gartland
Karen Caddle
Andrew Diseker
Carol Wilder
Kimberly Carr
Dee Simmons Alban
Bill Seward
Daniel Armstrong
Thanks to these wonderful donors!!!
Brian Robinson
Sara Bella
Vern Weller
Earl Spratley
Steve from SC
Christopher Branham
Brenda Bray
James Gould
Steve Beatrice
Brenda Lane
Boyd Breece
Charlie Smith
Chelsea M. Jackson
Nancy Greever Brooks
Shelly Fenley
Brian Robinson
Betty Antoine
Christopher Moore
Kathleen Burnett
David McCray
David House
Randy and Dena Key
John Nielson
R. Parks Lanier, Jr.
Larry Allen
Ryan Farmer
Iris Lee Underwood
Vicki Murphy
Virginia Martin
Anne Wagner
Jim Peck
Anonymous
Heather Lovasz
Patti Dibble
Christopher Moore
Mark P Gholson
Teresa Dalton
AJ Wallace
Josh Taylor
Barbara Awbrey
William Mills
Robert Morgan
Chris Coleman
Chelsea Jackson
Logic Milkbone
Dana Lynch
Robert Hill
Jerry Murphy
You can support our mission with a one-time PayPal donation to:
[e-mail]
Cash App to:
$sssimmons1070
or monthly by becoming a patron at:
www.patreon.com/Appalachia
You can send an email with any questions or comments to:
[e-mail]
Our NEW mailing address is:
PO Box 2151
Abingdon, VA 24212

[@micheledeetlefs6041]

Bless your hearts. If you think Johnson City is crowded and has a lot of traffic, for the sake of your sanity, stay away from Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg. And never, I mean never, come to Nashville. Especially the downtown area. It will blow your mind.

[@LifeWithMike85]

Lol I agree! Knoxville is pretty bad too!

[@micheledeetlefs6041]

@@LifeWithMike85 Especially on Football Saturdays.

[@realappalachia]

Been to all of those areas probably 100 times

[@micheledeetlefs6041]

@@realappalachia Good Lord! Nashville a hundred times as it is now isn't a fate I'd wish on anyone! We're Sodom and Gomorrah at the moment!

[@dwainfontenot8063]

That traffuc is very tame compared to where i live in Lake Charles La.! Our city has about 87,000 people and the traffic, in parts if town is really bad, especually compared to what i am seeing there! I don't know if you all are there on a weekend or a week day, but it isn't bad!

[@KR-sh6rm]

Love that Johnson City with 72k population is considered the big city. I live in a suburb of Tampa FL with the same population, and we're considered rural and country. Just goes to show perspective is everything!

[@realappalachia]

Yes that’s for sure!! - Melody

[@momma_z3387]

It's over 100K now especially when you add the college students. Quillen Medical School is a part of ETSU and on the VA Campus. Those students are here 24/7.

[@abundantYOUniverse]

I am from Johnson City and live in Brandon FL, and I burst out laughing when they said there was ANY traffic in JC! I havent been there since 91, things change!

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

I have lived here since 1988 when I was 8 years old Johnson City is just a big circle

[@scottybintn3061]

@@momma_z3387 It's not. Population is determined by permanent residents. If you would count ETSU, it would add 13,000 people. Still not 100k.

[@chrisullery3386]

I went through cancer treatment at the VA hospital in Johnson city for 3 months and really like Johnson City. Beautiful City and great people.

[@realappalachia]

Hope you’re doing well in your recovery

[@chrisullery3386]

@@realappalachia thank you and I am cancer free now, ten years ago had stage 4.

[@exterminator1]

southern craft (owned by label people) , main street pizza , scratch pizza , Bella vita. Those are our fav locally owned places. Kickback jacks is great too

[@realappalachia]

I love Southern Craft and Bella Vita but never tried the others. Ashamed to say not even tried scratch pizza or Main Street even though I lived there for a year and love pizza. Thanks for the tips

[@jimbolimbo2280]

I was a mailman there for 12 years it was fun seeing every building you passed I delivered to made me tired. Also friedbergs is the best we waited for a year for them to open

[@mikel5295]

I lived in Johnson city from 1971 to 1988. I graduated from Science hill in 1983. I had the best childhood ever living there and my first job was at Kmart on North Roan Street, then I worked at Sherwood Chevrolet right across from the mall . Went back to visit there in 2018, a lot has changed but so many memories were relived, thanks for this video !

[@Editz_4soccer]

I live in jc tn

[@OHpink]

Cootie Browns is my favorite restaurant when we visit our son in Johnson City.

[@WinnieBeeLV]

Thanks for mentioning the Buc Deli Drive Thru. That’s my Uncle’s restaurant! ❤❤

[@leedee4968]

Thanks I've been wondering what Johnson City looks like and it's vibe ✅

[@exterminator1]

Finally!! So glad to see this. I only been in JC area for 4 years but love it. Just spent a week in nashville. this is a baby city in comparison. I am VERY happy here in the JC area. Just the right size. Thanks yall

[@realappalachia]

I have a lot of family in Nashville so I’ve been there several times and it is truly overwhelming

[@nrbovee666]

That was really good. Nice to hear it from a tourist perspective, rather than a Chamber of Commerce perspective. I'm hoping to move to southern Tennessee in the near future. Your video was good enough to get me to sign into Yourube, which is the ultimate compliment. Love the name of the microbrewery, Yee&Haw are my preferred pronouns since everyone seems to have them nowadays.

[@realappalachia]

That’s awesome, that comment made our day. Ya can’t beat a good Yee Haw lol

[@oldguyBMX]

My momma was born in Johnson city. Then raised in Dresden. I still have alot of family there in Martin and Dresden. I haven't been there since 1999.

[@WinnieBeeLV]

I live here! You passed by my house! Lol. The holidays brings a whole bunch of Kentucky, Virginia and North Carolina people here to do shopping and see the wonderful Christmas trees down at Founders Park. Good times

[@spicypickle5501]

I love listening to Melody talk. Her accent is amazing. I want her to read me a bedtime story every night before I go to bed. ❤

[@benlaw4647]

Enjoyed this! Johnson City is a fantastic city! It's not too big , it's the right size to have big city things going on(in a good way) , businesses, retail, restaurants, etc., but still have that small town feel ....that had to be kind of scary when that accident occurred, last year when y'all were there..y'all stay safe ! Appreciate y'all always...God bless...🙏❤

[@realappalachia]

We almost had another accident this year too - we are jinxed in Johnson City lol. God bless you too, Ben

[@beverlyproudfoot583]

I've never been to Johnson City. Well thanks to y'all I have now. The food looks amazing. 👌 😋

[@realappalachia]

Thanks for riding along, Beverly. The food - especially those potatoes- was fantastic.

[@BKLYNGIRL222]

Thank you for taking us along with you again. That pretzel 🥨 remains me of NYC. Love the great state of Tennessee.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you for riding along with us again, we always have a seat for you 😊

[@johnwhite993]

Never knew a woman that couldn’t find a mall in any town USA. hahahaha. Love y’all’s videos so much

[@realappalachia]

Thank you, John, we appreciate you watching

[@johnwhite993]

@@realappalachia y’all make me homesick with each video. Please don’t ever stop making these wonderful videos and by the way I love the real Shane and melody videos but personally I think it should be melody and Shane’s. Haha. 😘. Ladies first as always.

[@randallringwald5059]

Thanks for taking us along today! My favorite has to be Dr.Enuf! Tri-Cities Beverage Corporation has quite the storied history. We also hit up Freiberg's, Sahib Indian Cuisine and the Mad Greek too. Johnson City has such a awesome downtown! I'm looking forward to the "Little Chicago" video. Blessings 😊🤓

[@johnwhite993]

Dr. Enuff is like liquid powder. Haha. Good for ya though

[@realappalachia]

We always stop and get a Dr Enuf when we are in town. Freiburg’s was great but we’ll have to check our Sahib sometime.

[@ronaldkennedy8193]

Wow cant belive you didnt go through VA hospital much history there. Im a vet

[@jimmyluttrell5741]

My Grandfather, Richard Henry Luttrell, was the County Court Clerk of Johnson County back in the 18hundreds.

[@davidgagliardo3258]

I'm moving there to retire in 3 more months! Can't wait to get out of Florida!

[@realappalachia]

Hope your move goes well

[@lindaconley9544]

Thank you so much for this video. I’m 70 and live in Florida but I was born in JC. Our summer vacations were spent visiting family there. Such a beautiful place. My grandmother lived on Maple Street and I have memories of walking downtown to shop with her at Kings and getting her hair done where Freiburgs is now. So sad to see the condition of the John Sevier Hotel. It’s been over 20 years since I’ve been to JC and I’ve been so homesick to visit. Your video has shown me a lot of the changes. I’m very grateful.

[@loribenton5975]

Fun seeing this part of eastern TN. Also I liked hearing you say "State of Franklin" so much. I wrote a book about the State of Franklin but most people in my neck of the woods have never heard of it. I had a six times great uncle living there at the time, with a tavern/trade store (1780s).

[@realappalachia]

That’s awesome! We’ll have to look up the book! - Melody

[@navydogsadventures3500]

Isn't there a song with the name of this city in it?

[@realappalachia]

Yes, it is “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show and Darius Rucker and it was also mentioned by Travis Tritt in “Modern Day Bonnie & Clyde”

[@navydogsadventures3500]

@@realappalachia I thought so. Hey do either of you use telegram?

[@chubbawubba4287]

@@realappalachia What does he do? he takes a good long toke from here to Johnson City Tn. Thats right... Okay so who else is now listening to Old Crow MC??? LOL Guilty. And just enjoying good things in life. Cheers

[@c103110a]

I drive through JC to go to the races in Bristol 1-2 times a year. Lot's to do there!

[@patrictipton8193]

Im from Flagpond (Erwin/Unicoi county) not even 20 minutes away from JC depending on how fast you wanna drive anyway and honestly growing up pretty much in both its a nice place but honestly i prefer the mountains and the piece and quiet compared to being in the city.

[@martinbaker1609]

Some of the best food in the area can be found on the local food trucks. I had to laugh when you said Johnson City is a big city. This is due to the fact that I grew up about 30 minutes south of Philadelphia PA. We moved to this region around 23 years ago and it really is a great place to live.

[@bikini3501]

Love watching your videos my mom is 91 and she often remarks how she really feels like she's there

[@realappalachia]

That’s great, that comment really makes our day

[@patboles4116]

I lived in J.C. for 5 years, 1997-2001, have been back to TN once on my way back to Ohio from GA. The first winter we were there, there was a snow storm, electric was wiped out through all of J.C.

[@chubbawubba4287]

BTW: Awesome job Melody, could you please give us a spoken word history on Dr Pepper... I am a pepper and know you are a pepper to. That was some 1980s gingle writing at it's best still remember the Dr Pepper songs..

[@realappalachia]

She said she’ll work on it lol

[@darwinapala960]

Hi yall, I currently live in hilham tennessee from DFW Texas. I am planning on moving to JC summer of 2024. As a retired military guy, JC has one of the top VA hospitals in the nation

[@realappalachia]

Yes, my dad goes to the VA hospital there and loves it

[@exterminator1]

remember at 13 minutes, that storage unit became a famous crime scene!

[@realappalachia]

That’s where we almost met our maker, every time we go to JC together we almost meet our Waterloo lol

[@hello9945]

Great video, Shane and Melody!

[@Imnotyourdoormat]

"We met at a truck stop, Johnson City Tennessee. I was gassin up my Firebird, when I heard her callin me"........

[@dragonfirepeach4000]

There aren't actually any truck stops in JC.

[@anjoleahdupree1963]

Is Johnson City way up in the mountains?

[@realappalachia]

No I wouldn’t say that

[@kimberlyevans6116]

Just outside of JC in Elizabethton is Ridgewood Resturant. Best BBQ! NASCAR drivers eat there when they come to race in Bristol!

[@mikeadams2677]

As the late Tim Cable used to say, "Ridgewood BBQ, best BBQ you ever slapped a lip over." 😆

[@realappalachia]

I’ve only ate there once I’m ashamed to say

[@fruitsyfarms5115]

It is good. I like there sauce

[@sherrieoconnor5731]

The problem with johnson city no road planning was pre-planned for future growth

[@realappalachia]

That makes sense

[@fruitsyfarms5115]

That’s almost everywhere

[@brentchaffin9603]

Johnson City resident, born and raised. To answer your question about favorite place to eat: Mid City Grill, hands down no contest. Besides that, I also love White Duck Taco and Ole's Guacamole

[@jimsimpson8169]

I used to live in Kingsport. Hated it! It was just a bad time for me. Used to go down to JC and eat at the Hooters. Enjoy your videos.

[@fastsetinthewest]

As an alumni of Georgia Southern (College) University, FYI GA SOU holds a record of 9 & 5 in football games and 15 & 10 in basketball games against ETSU. In other great words, Georgia Southern owns ETSU. 😝 Eaglegards...

[@joeallison903]

Speaking of malls, the first in the Tricities was the poor Kingsport Mall. It was popular for a short while and then the Johnson City and the Ft. Henry Malls took their business and it began a long sad decline until it was torn down back in the '90s. I think that the true original mall in Johnson City was the Arcade built back in the '20s or '30s in the old part of downtown near the Windsor Hotel if I remember correctly. I used to go to the Arcade Confectionary back in the '70s and it was like stepping back in time to go there. Does anyone remember the place? I haven't been there in years and guess it may have been torn down...

[@freestonew]

yea! I lived there in about 1982 and again in 1986. The city was not in good health then! most of downtown was near abandoned! Now, I hear from other people that this city is now very busy and people are happy. Your video confirms this for me. I only recognize that Hotel building. Al Capone's place to sometimes live and he bought the moonshine to take back North! Lots of mysteries here too. I live now in Tallahassee, Florida. The city looks to be in a valley but is really about 1500 to 2000 feet above sea level. People talk in storytelling mode here! I really liked that. I once overheard, in a cafeteria, someone tell someone about their trip to Walmart and this trip was a story. Not just a list in dollars and cents of what was bought. I left in 1986. The 500 boxes were now opened and auction-sold. My deceased sister sure had a lot of stuff, in this warehouse! I had to sort every single item. 200 years of family history were in these boxes. I recall your snowy trip to Uncoli, a while back. I been by this town many times but have not visited. Ugh, interstates. a study in stress! what might not be apparent here, even in 1986, is just how much sprawl there is outside of city limits. At least the young generation are not all going to Chicago to work! Actually, I was "living here" from 1981 to 1986. I lived with my sister across the Carolina line and she taught at ETSU. I would often ride with her and spend a day there in the city.

[@btbb3726]

Water Heaters

[@mark8337]

My son’s longtime SoCal friends (married, kids) have/are moving to Tennessee. One in Nashville area, the other in Eastern side in general Knoxville area. Actually flying back to SoCal for work for awhile in the transition. Just not sure they’re exchanging one set of problems for another regards to moving to high growth areas with prices already on way up. Also, they’re native SoCal people, so weather and culture a big change.

[@jamesfranklin8871]

It's so funny listening to y'all talk

[@psynriter]

Hi. Beautiful City. I'm from Sydney Australia and a rail enthusiast. I'm watching this and concerned about a local there thats gone missing. Hobo Shoestring ( Mark Nichols ) from KZbin. If all locals could keep an eye out for him please? 200'000 subscribers are worried sick about him and hope he's okay... Apologies for reaching out this way on your KZbin channel however his subscribers globally are very concerned.... Lovely city you have. I'm enjoying the drive about...P.S pardon me for my ignorance here but should i ever visit do i introduce myself by a Hi Ya'all , ma'am or may'n or would a ..hey mate how ya going ? suffiice ? 😊... Beautiful City you have

[@sardarmehmood8063]

Very good job ❤❤❤❤

[@lmcwill0502]

I live in Sarasota FL, nothing is like our traffic , from what I see in your video , Johnson City is a small laid back town with no traffic compared to what I am used to.

[@IAmMajor101]

You gotta see I-26 during rush hour--really crazy especially for a smaller area town! It's like running the gauntlet in the A.M. as well when E.T.S.U. is in session!

[@LivinginJohnsonCityTennessee]

Thank you for doing a video about our beautiful city❤

[@realappalachia]

So glad you enjoyed it, thanks for watching

[@RoryVanucchi]

Been there many times. Prefer Irwin area, too big and commercial, not in love with college towns in general. Bristol has a bit more for me

[@realappalachia]

I love Erwin too, much more manageable and great people there

[@alishasmith4358]

The only good thing that we have are the mountains. Johnson City sucks American person would say that because I am 30 minutes from there and I go there every single day. There is nothing to do except eat the same crappy thing, shop the same overpriced stores and drink. The only good thing like I said is going to hike the mountains. You should check out Buffalo mountain. It's beautiful.

[@Momtocam1997]

We visited here a month ago..didn’t get to see a lot, but hope to go back in the Fall. We took our dog with us, so we’re limited to what we could do and see. Thank y’all for doing this your..I love TN.

[@realappalachia]

Yes Tennessee is a great state. Johnson City has a lot going on for this area.

[@cheddarcarr720]

Franklin tenn is considered its own state I seen it on the history channel good show guys I live in blfd seen the one y'all done on it keep em coming

[@slidhome]

I went to the First and Second Grades there. A fun n place

[@robgrigsby8932]

I wish I knew I’d loved to meet y’all I live in Hampton tn

[@dylanhorton6416]

Yall drove by my apartment lmao

[@robinhaupt9119]

I've been hoping you would do this one. Thank you Melody and Shane! Great video.

[@realappalachia]

So glad you enjoyed it

[@cherylchambers1070]

Grew up in Elizabethon went to ETSU 1979 to 1980

[@jamesreese4170]

To go where you were going I would have got off the exit before 24. You backtracked and ended up a block from that exit. Plus downtown is much more interesting to drive through.

[@sisterstonerock]

you guys are slowly layering up. Stay warm, stay safe both of you!! ❤️ 🤗

[@realappalachia]

Bless you, thanks!

[@ymmatsomaht7255]

I am from Knoxville Tennessee great town visit us one day you are welcome

[@realappalachia]

We hope to get down there next year sometime

[@MarlaneM]

Your kindness and warmth shined through in the video.

[@realappalachia]

Thank you 🙏

[@JessicaFallen]

I'm visiting Tennessee in October w Sunshine Tours Dolly Wood Harvest festival

[@axecuttimber8307]

The best known railroad man in Johnson City is Hobo Shoestring. Check him out, he also has a u-tube channel.

[@johnwhite993]

Yes he does. I Watch him too. Always good videos from shoestring

[@ChrisNobodySpecial]

That would have been cool for a meet-up with Shoestring. Maybe they could hop a freight train with him or at least an Amtrak.

[@axecuttimber8307]

@@ChrisNobodySpecial That's what I was thinking !!!

[@realappalachia]

I had no idea he was from there, only watched a couple of his videos but will definitely check him out more now

[@annjohnson5396]

Have you had any requests for stories on Eastman Chemical Company? It started out as a small cornfield production and is now worldwide with approximately 8,000 employees? They also have a small museum detailing start of company and todays status. Also the start of Pals Restaurant. The first one being in downtown Kingsport. They are very focused on taste, quality and production. Thanks for your consideration.

[@LifeWithMike85]

I used to work for a vending service in Eastman. It's a crazy place! Pal's is my favorite place for burgers! Have a great day!

[@realappalachia]

Oddly enough no one has mentioned Eastman until you did but a great suggestion. I used to live in Kingsport. I actually talked to Pal Barger for about 45 minutes one day when I called his number about some real estate he had for sale. He was a great great guy and brilliant at building up his business

[@annjohnson5396]

Pal Barger was a great innovator and leader. When I was in grade school, you could take your report card at the end of a semester and get a free hot dog for each A you had. In the 70’s, it was one of the stops on the cruising routes to meet people.

[@annjohnson5396]

@@LifeWithMike85 Thanks, Michael! I retired from Eastman. It was a great place to work.

[@user-vk3by7et5r]

If you think that is something come to where I live around 700,000 people. Which is small er than where I moved here from which was around 4,000,000,000 people.

[@tracisawyer7681]

Oh my goodness! Have you guys never been to Dallas/Fort Worth TX??? The traffic you are describing there is nothing!

[@portiasummers775]

The John Sevier is kind of sad these days it’s low income housing and I do deliveries in there all the time it makes me really sad

[@realappalachia]

That’s a shame, it really was something special in its day but I guess I’m glad it is still used for something

[@michaelautrey6641]

its been bought and its gonna be renovated. i guess they have to construct a new place for low income housing first.

[@johnwhite993]

Aerosmith shot a video in J.C. In the late ‘80’s early ‘90’s. Everybody that was anybody came to freedom hall back in the day. Even Elvis himself. Made them put speakers outside for the people that couldn’t get in.

[@LifeWithMike85]

I've probably been to at least 20 concerts at Freedom Hall in the mid 70's to early 80's! They don't have many there now.

[@realappalachia]

I remember the Aerosmith video and it seems like they used a house or houses near the campus but I can’t remember the name of the song to save my life

[@johnwhite993]

@@realappalachia dude looks like a lady I think. Steven Tyler was riding around in a convertible

[@earthcat]

I used to live in two of the houses featured on Hamilton Street in that video.

[@earthcat]

@@LifeWithMike85 I worked at Freedom Hall in the 70s.

[@letstalktruecrime01]

I despise i-26 but i enjoyed the video.

[@realappalachia]

We despise it too

[@johntrishstrange7378]

Speaking of sauerkraut, try Bubbies. It's in most health food stores. You'll love it!

[@realappalachia]

We’ll have to check it out, thanks for the tip!

[@momma_z3387]

I've lived in JC for a long time. They are trying to revitalize downtown, but with so much alcohol being served, you literally take your life into your hands after dark in the city. When alcohol and weapons mix, nothing good ever comes from it. Also, a local business man who is currently being hunted for, has drugged and raped many females for quite a few years. He's on the run now. Just not a welcoming atmosphere that perhaps it once used to. So many moving here from the northeast and out west, trying to escape the problems in those locations. They will quickly find out that this area really does not offer much except a VERY bad healthcare system, and way too many college students. It's not a family friendly area.

[@carrielassiter8455]

Disagree 100%

[@JessicaFallen]

Roanoke VA where I live has 97,000 population

[@garyjones2582]

Welcome to my hometown.. You picked a horrible day to show up.. Aw well, the sun doesn't shine every day.. Take care my friends...

[@realappalachia]

Yeah we hated the weather but loved the city

[@garyjones2582]

@@realappalachia lots of traffic for such a small town..

[@mikeadams2677]

[@realappalachia]

Great little city

[@JessicaFallen]

I have traveled w couple ladies that live in Johnson City on Sunshine Tours

[@IAmMajor101]

Interesting that you mention the traffic on I-26. you pretty much take your life in your hands trying to run that gauntlet every day for work...especially if you are attempting to make the Watauga-Unaka exit! Now I know it's not just me! Thanks Guys!

[@realappalachia]

@@IAmMajor101 oh yes, a constant dread

[@cherylmerritt1735]

I lived in Johnson City for nearly 40 years. I graduated from ETSU. I miss it there.

[@savagenomore]

I hate driving in JC also but I'm there three days a week, those red light cameras on Roan/11E are my kryptonite.....lol...I call my home town "Lil Chicago" too but it's not a good reason, it's because of the crime rate and senseless homicides that occur here weekly, it used to be a nice safe town 15:09 when I'm driving down that street I have to straddle the dotted line so I don't take mirrors off the parked cars so Shane of you're ever behind a truck doing that don't be fussing because it could be me 😆

[@JessicaFallen]

I live in Roanoke VA beautiful here alot mountains 🏔️

[@joecatman5377]

How do you find the time to make your great videos, I appreciate the work

[@toirmetalshaping]

. . . oh I remember Nirvana. . . saw them at Lee's Palace in Toronto 1990 when they were still on Sub-pop. Hope to make it up to JC this summer. . . . think they have Hee-Haul in JC??. . . Great video

[@SydneySeebeck]

Haha what traffic? Also, big city? That's cute

[@chubbawubba4287]

I swear I spent a week there, one day.

[@letstalktruecrime01]

i live in east kentucky and every time i go there it feels like it takes a week to get back home.

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

Hello from Pardee street here in Johnson City Tennessee. Go to Holy Taco Cantina Downtown on E Main Great food and not expensive another good one is OLE Guacamole if you like Mexican food I LOVE that restaurant! You all have a new sub I'm originally from Lee County Virginia I have family and Hazard and Harlan County Kentucky and I live in Johnson City! I also remember when that Blockbuster went out of business I bought so many DVDs at such good prices!!!!

[@realappalachia]

Thank you!! We’ll have to check those places out! We’re glad to have you join us! - Melody

[@brentchaffin9603]

I used to live on Pardee! Stay safe fam, keystone gets rough sometimes lol

[@thatgardeninggirl2864]

@@brentchaffin9603 I also use to live in Keystone it's nothing like it use to be. I've found its best to just stay to myself

[@mark8337]

Seems similar to Janesville Wi. Founded same time. Also a big railroad town. Similar size. Although we actually are relatively close to Chicago area - 60-70 miles to outer burbs, 110 to city itself. Only 25 miles to Madison, Wi. We also have a civil war connection on the Union side. Abolitionists here. Lincoln stayed/spoke here. Part of Underground Railroad not just regular railroad. Mix of older and newer housing. I90/39.

[@Kitty-kitty297]

I was watching you drive, and I was watching the cars around you to see if anybody I knew drove by and you drove by me 🥰🥰🥰

[@realappalachia]

Awesome!

[@tondamccarthy6537]

Great video. Thank you guys

[@j1morgan1]

After retirement, my partner & I moved here 2 1/2 yrs ago because we were looking for a place in the mountains & where it's less expensive to live compared to MD. We enjoy living here but I'm still adjusting to getting around in the old downtown with the one way streets. It's a big change after living in one place my whole life but central MD can't compare to the views of JC & neither can the traffic.

[@stitch2499]

Wow. Bring back some cool memories.. lived there in 78,79. Still trying to find some old friends. Bobby Tester, Larry Garland.. Johnson City has grown a little..Keep side everyone.. God Bless..

[@dave4943]

Hi Melody and Shane ! 🖖🏼 I love your videos, history, etc of Appalachia. This one of Johnson is very cool, I’ve wondered what it looks like. Happy Trails ! 🚙 👋🏼

[@gregglouis2969]

Blind Lemon taught my great uncle the blues. Clarence Horton Greene. He was more bluegrass but then got into the blues heavily after pickin’ with him. My great uncle sung the song Johnson City Blues

[@EdFertik]

Not a single person in the street !!

[@stevierenee1990]

Topper Academy is an alternative school for high risk students - under Science Hill. There is also a virtual school inside Topper, a separate school.

[@corncob_say]

Maple st biscuit co johnson city tn wheres best biscuits n gravy in the mountains? the best BBQ? Intelligent minds need to know .....

[@petegregory517]

The old down towns, how I miss ‘em. Now I even miss the malls. We have one, Volusia Mall but rumor is….to be partially torn down for condos or hotel. Demand area because of racetrack.

[@earthcat]

Grew up there in the 60s...haven't visited in almost 20 years. I don't recognize it.

[@walterlangston4484]

have family that live in green vill that is not fare from Johnson city

[@Kelseyfaym]

Hey, I enjoy your videos and have a statement/ question / suggestion. I often have a hard time hearing you talk due to road noise ,wind, distance to camera etc. Not sure how expensive they are but many people use clip on microphones. I enjoy any video on the johnsonson city, Bristol, jonesborough,Elizabeth and area. We plan to move there in a little less than 2 years. I enjoy your banter.