Charlotte, North Carolina: The GOOD and the BAD

[@aleraavle7646]

Charlotte is one of the best cities to live in! It is safe, relatively affordable, there are no tensions of any kind and the weather is great! I ❤ Charlotte

[@THEGAMINGHELP101]

I don't know about the it's safe statement. Relative to what? There are plenty of parts of town that you should not be out at night. And there are plenty of parts that are very safe at all times of day.

[@ryanearles2024]

Nick, the homeless encampents were there because they lost their jobs during the heart of the pandemic and the homeless shelter was being redone, but it's probably redone now and the Charlotte City Economy has mostly reopened, so the homeless may have drastically decreased since the last time you were in Charlotte.

[@tarheelpro87]

Yeah I went august of last year for the first time, and when I went the place looked clean and no hood boogers and the restaurant I went to Cafe South was actually pretty good. It’s getting better now it looks like.

[@fraudsarentfriends4717]

Still there, they were homeless before the pandemic and they are still homeless now. Nothings really changed.

[@Bknycharlie]

Very peaceful video, love seeing the beautiful city of Charlotte. Can’t wait to relocate there!

[@NickJohnson]

Charlie it's cool!

[@Sammykyt]

Charlotte is a good city. Every major city has bad areas.

[@chopboxing6197]

Yessir even nyc has its bad areas

[@stevenswinton6090]

@@chopboxing6197 lol

[@Sammykyt]

@ yes it is almost 900,000 people is a major city

[@stephens9462]

16th largest city in the US. About the same size as San Francisco.

@@stephens9462 Surely, you're not inviting a comparison....? What Nick Johnson displayed architecturally----for all its newness and underlying bling----is a city most people would pass through/by without so much as an impulse to buy a single postal card......!?

[@leonation89]

Think before yall comment please. Stop expecting Charlotte to be like your hometown or any other U.S. major city. Charlotte has it's own identity/character. The culture that yall wish Charlotte would have will never have it and probably never will so get over yourselves. What you see in Charlotte is Charlotte's culture. Stop moving here if you don't like it.

[@MoisesHernandez-sw5pt]

Yeah we dont like people like that coming in here with that attitude either , it’s pretentious and unnecessary

[@dustinhiggins710]

Charlotte really has no culture though. Living in NYC for 25 years, 5 in Dallas and now 4 here in Charlotte, it's just a gentrified city. Any culture Charlotte had is gone. This is one of the newest cities imo as far as buildings and infrastructure.

[@robrown7656]

I moved to Charlotte a year ago and I absolutely love it here. It’s exhilarating to be in a growing city, seeing skyscrapers and apartments being built. I tolls agree with you. It’s disrespectful to be in a different city and talking bad about it. Most people don’t want others talking bad about their city if they are not from there

[@theharpershow7181]

@@eaglei0n I’ve been coming to Charlotte a few times and I’m amazed at how many non native Charlotteans live in the city. But I think the city is trying to figure out what it is because of that. I’d call it the “city of cities” because it has residents from NYC, LA, ATL, Chicago, Houston, Philly, etc. You could also call it the “city of small towns” if you look at how laidback the residential the neighborhoods are.

@@eaglei0n Most "attractive" cities owe it to their architecture and layout? What does Charlotte offer in that respect----besides a smattering of soulless skycrapers.....some of which look like 'knockoffs' of those in other cities.....?!?!

[@MzLena2You]

Your videos are absolutely amazing. I’ve lived in New York, New Jersey and I was born and raised in Connecticut. Ultimately I am hoping to relocate to North Carolina within the next two years. So, these videos are very very useful.

[@johngrice2838]

We came from Jersey in 2020 and never looked back. I don't miss it at all.

[@jamesedgar3442]

Let me explain the "Uptown" moniker. This area is literally at a higher elevation than the neighborhoods that surround it. (These neighborhoods include South End, Wilmore, Elizabeth, and Tryon Hills.) So when you are in one of these neighborhoods, you go up the hill to Uptown.

[@Hallahanify]

Hardly

[@AaronHalpin]

That is false sir. It was designated "Uptown" in 1974 by the city council to try and present a new upscale identity and to draw people to visit.

[@coachb2766]

@@AaronHalpin I'm from Charlotte. Uptown VS. Down town debated with a smile back in 70's. Your version sounds correct

[@jamesedgar3442]

Next up, the weed. Just because you happened to catch a ride from a pot-head Uber driver doesn't mean the only people that hang out uptown at night are pot-heads.

[@NickJohnson]

You could smell it on a lot of people

[@stephens9462]

COVID is the reason for closed businesses in uptown. It has plenty of restaurants and bars. And I’ve never considered uptown and south side to be segregated along racial lines. Your info is bad.

[@maxgill2594]

The south in general is home to a lot of pot heads, it’s been part of the counter culture down here since before Louis Armstrong lol

[@Adrian-lee03]

@@NickJohnson why does it matter if these people are smoking weird? Is it hiring you?🧐

[@dlayton5659]

Thank you for your interjection James that helped a lot. I was really liking the video until I didn’t. The comments were so uncalled for regarding the Southend and Uptown areas and were clearly biased. I am moving to the area soon and this video did help a bit with giving me a birds eye view of where things were located.

[@kaymelissa1795]

I didn’t particularly like what you said. Uptown- homeless & black ppl who just drive around and get High all day. South end- lovely area where the white ppl frequent. This is false. Most of the bars that still remain uptown are not urban bars. So there is a fair mix of ppl who visit that area. I was very uncomfortable with that part, the rest of the video was enjoyable.

[@deenajones2002]

I don’t even live there, and I was uncomfortable by that blanket, unnecessary statement. I’m considering moving there from Houston by way of Cali. My mom was raised in Charlotte.

[@kaymelissa1795]

@@deenajones2002 i found it completely unnecessary. Snd quite rude honestly

[@deenajones2002]

@@kaymelissa1795 agreed.

[@Slaycedes]

Agreed. The comment was very rude. Such a disgrace.

[@Xilent1]

On the bright side, I know where to get the weed though. 🤔

[@royalplush2854]

I love Charlotte as my home, its super clean, safe and has really good weather. And since I love big skylines and tall buildings Charlotte is great for me since the uptown area has so many new buildings.

[@diodelvino3048]

Thinking about moving here potentially if im not staying in my home state. Any advice?

[@Fra_zier]

Raise your hand if you lived here when it was called Downtown instead of Uptown, went ice skating at Eastland Mall and lived to tell others about it, or got an apartment in what was considered the newest and nicest, and most expensive (for apartments, at least), area emerging in Charlotte...University City.

[@breckrichardson390]

Hand raised . . almost. I remember all of that from when I lived there in the '80s, except I only remember the central business district being called Uptown, not downtown.

[@kenshii7404]

LMFAOOO EASTLAND MALL DEADI

[@mzsensimilla]

I live in the University City area right across from UNC, Love It

[@izguha]

Brings back fond memories of the times I spent in this beautiful city. So nostalgic. Hope I get to visit it again. Thank you Nick for putting this together !!

[@NickJohnson]

No prob!

[@myrtlebeachsara]

My city, love Charlotte, uptown still has a lot of great spots but I go during the day and use the scooters and bikes 😊 The homeless issue is bad right at the North part of uptown bc the homeless shelter is getting redone and they're making the homeless go outside and distance in tents. However they're all up on each other, not distancing, better to have them in the shelters than on the street!

[@TartarianTopG]

Hmmm

[@kunikopanda]

Thank you! Someone finally said it. The narrator seemed to not understand the context of the city.

[@myrtlebeachsara]

@@kunikopanda yes, he was right about a lot, and the homeless population has surgery this year! However, the tent city was never here before coronavirus, this was a problem created by the city homeless shelter system unfortunately! It's getting cold too, they're doing them dirty and all of us dirty by making them stay outside in the cold! When they return and stop distancing we will see if there's still a big issue or not. My hope is this is temporary! Fingers crossed!

[@myrtlebeachsara]

@@TartarianTopG hmmmm

[@lorrilewis2178]

So THAT'S why all of a sudden they have a tent area? I've been wondering.

[@malloryemclaren]

I have a sinking feeling those endless apartment buildings will not all age well.

[@ameliahill7631]

They won't I bet you the first major storm come through Charlotte like Hugo did some 30 and 20 some years ago them apt be flat on the ground to build them up too fast

[@vladpootin5973]

They will, solid stout construction , rest assured.

[@braxtonjackson9216]

They’ll probably become engulfed in more high rises as the city grows. I’d imagine something in a spiral shape that goes: business > residential > business > residential

[@markjou9799]

Believe me they are very well constructed. Much more solid than the ones built 20-30 years ago.

[@andrewwinkenwerder5258]

@@markjou9799 in terms of appearance though.... they’ve already aged horribly. Sadly I believe you though. They will last for decades

[@timmartin723]

Beautiful city! Wished Charlotte buried their electric cables instead of having them on poles.

[@143Kuskii]

Cities does that?

[@christopherfrisco936]

Yes because it makes it look old. Not modern.

[@Hallahanify]

@@143Kuskii yes go to south orange county California there are no street poles anywhere

[@Hallahanify]

@@Charlie.- did I mention san diego. SD is old south oc was complely undeveloped before the 80's

[@kenshii7404]

YEAH ITS SO WEIRD I THOUGHT IT WAS JSUT NORMAL ALL MY LIFE

[@edcarino2166]

Uptown Charlotte is modern, clean, safe, new buildings & condos, mostly financial companies & business people walking around. Not much of a night life & entertainment. Basically you’re there to work.

[@nemesis656]

is there more to do there than raleigh?

[@Spgzay]

There is not alot of homeless shelters thou

[@MichaelTrogdon1990]

Uptown has the Charlotte Convention Center, Bank of America Stadium, Truist Field, Spectrum Center, Overstreet Mall, luxury hotels, Discovery Place, NASCAR Hall of Fame, Epicentre, rooftop restaurants w/ skyline views, bars, parks, art museums, street festivals/parades, etc. Yet there's not much of a nightlife or entertainment? Ok, Gotcha.

[@ChuckNorris-qe5lo]

@@MichaelTrogdon1990 how are malls, The abandoned “epicenter”, and “luxury hotel” things to do

[@xanderunderwoods3363]

I love my home state, and this is one of its crown jewels ....still love my life in Alaska now tho , no spaceport in North Carolina like here in Alaska, however, I find the fall of the Epicenter was an absolute tragedy, it was soooo amazing....

[@jamesedgar3442]

South End - it's actually more expensive than you think. That $1,400 apartment price? That's for a 500 sq ft studio. 1- and 2-bedroom units are well over $2,000 a month. Yes, a lot of new food & drink establishments opened up as South End was built up. But most of these are new businesses, not ones that moved from Uptown to South End.

[@Hallahanify]

Hmm in certain buildings I'm sure but there are definitly 2 bedrooms for for like 1500

[@jthomashair]

Nah, I love in prime south end, I pay just under $1400 for 750 sq ft 1 bedroom. I’m sure some brand new places charge that much, but $1400 is pretty common

[@sarahs.9292]

I live near Charlotte. We love the city. It's changed so much over the past so many years like other cities. You should have gone up to the University area too.

[@dior_dani3411]

Ikr i live in the university area

[@dior_dani3411]

It’s nice

[@Dragoon803]

I like the video. I'm a very visual person so to be able to see all this before visiting is really nice. Good job.

[@NickJohnson]

Cool!

[@carolinameck]

I moved here 4 months ago and I love Charlotte so far, yeah crime can happen here and it gets crazy but it happens everywhere, other than that it’s rlly safe and nice to live

[@114avataraang]

Which areas do you recommend if you’re on a tighter budget but still want safety? I’ve found small older homes in Yorkmount for under $200k. Would you consider that area safe generally?

[@pippysplaytime1234]

How was your job hunting

[@Stealth-im7ld]

Thanks Nick, I was considering moving to Charlotte from Vegas by the end of next year.

[@HasanibnSabah]

Check out Greenville SC instead.

[@tyrantula767]

@@eaglei0n Yeah, I live almost exactly between Charlotte and Greenville, and Greenville doesn’t even come close. The average apartment rental in Greenville is probably only a couple hundred dollars less than the average apartment rental in Charlotte, but Charlotte makes up for it with the opportunity, events, and nightlife. If you want a higher paying job in tech, healthcare, or finance, Charlotte has that to offer. I went to college in Greenville, and I visit them both frequently. The nightlife in Charlotte is way better. The only way one might find Greenville to be better is if they’re a homebody and want cheaper rent.

[@tyrantula767]

@@eaglei0n I’m trying to move to Charlotte next year. There’s little to no opportunity in South Carolina if you’re not tryna work in a plant your whole life.

[@MrAnibl]

I went once to Charlotte back in 2003. I got the impression it was much muuuch smaller. I also notice that unlike Manhattan New York, buildings are very close to the street and side walks are narrow. (not to mention everything is cleaner a real plus. I am getting tired of the grimy places) This gives a very different feel and character to the city and place. Also earlier in the video the place looks a bit eerie similar to Orlando Fla.

[@benwiderski3417]

oh what a great tour!! Thanks Nick!!!

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Ben

[@benwiderski3417]

@@NickJohnson I love all your videos! Great concept 👍

[@uwfdahlia]

Awesome! A new video!! Thank you!

[@jamesedgar3442]

The EpiCentre is not going away. The open mall idea floated in this video is more likely to happen to the Transportation Center next door. That's the current hub for the city buses. The city/state/Feds are beginning to build a new transportation hub on the west side of Uptown, about 4 blocks from the Panthers stadium. This hub will be the new Amtrack station as well as a rebuilt Greyhound station (the current one is close to this new hub). It is believed the current Greyhound station will be converted into the new home for the city buses, leaving the current facility to be redeveloped.

[@WaysaandMeans]

Uptown has been ruined since Covid

[@AaronHalpin]

1 year later...EpiCentre is officially dead

[@rexomusprime]

I lived in Charlotte from 1986-2001. Spent much of my time in Matthews. The only thing I can say about my time there is that the area was, and still is, very clean and pretty but I never felt like I was part of it. I attribute much of that to being a transplant from Chicago, and not being a native of the area. I never quite fit in. The city exploded in the 1990’s and continues to grow. It’s claim to growth can be attributed to the city being a banking hub. Many large banking headquarters are located there: Bank of America, Wachovia, First Union, etc. I still friends and some family in the area. You are right that the suburbs now cross the state line in the south. It’s sister city to the south, Jacksonville never enjoyed the expansion and growth that Charlotte has. Both cities incorporated into their counties and host major NFL teams, but Charlotte capitalized on its merits and grew. Jacksonville on the other hand has just shriveled up like a boil for thirty years. One of things I remember about the area was the ridiculous Church on Hwy 51, Calvary. Just a huge Church that seemed so out of place and vain.

[@adayla01]

Im a charlottean and i wasnt too happy you didnt mention Blumenthal performing arts /Knight theatre/Discovery place/Dunhill Hotel/any of our historic churches/are new baseball stadium/any of are resturants/Hotel events... You just went straight to ooo the homeless people again which majority of the homeless are victims of gentrification and lived here when uptown charlotte was just pig farms and factory mills. DO BETTER! CAUSE IN THE PAST 20 YEARS EVERYONE FROM NEW YORK WASHINGTON TENNESSEE GEORGIA have moved here on the mergers of First Union which became Wachovia which became Wells Fargo. Then California folks came to graffiti are buildings and opened a shit load of Breweries which became the new dating scene instead of bars and it was normal to bring dogs and kids with you while you drink. And black folks dont just hangout uptown if we can help it WE HOUSE PARTY entire events and rent out venues which is the UNDERGROUND MUSIC SCENE which is the plaza midwood and noda area minutes from uptown.

[@jamesedgar3442]

I noticed he drove by Truist Field without saying anything about it. I guess because he thinks nobody cares about minor league baseball, even though it's the highest level.

[@theharpershow7181]

Thanks for repping your city like that. Been to Charlotte a few times and I love it. I’m from NYC and I’m definitely thinking about relocating there!

[@Jat398]

You're so right. I'm originally from Chicago and New Comers try to own and define Charlotte's style. I love it for what it is. It is not Chicago or any place else which is why I love it!

[@adayla01]

Thanks T exactly we are not a mini Atlanta or nething lik dat. Us. Charlotteans do are best to educate new comers and we still are well known for being inviting kind and folks who kno how to party on a budget😂

[@AW-zv2to]

and the new soccer team

[@lotlotdoctorr4001]

How I wish and pray to visit in north carolina 💖💖💖 love this country

[@Viral.momentsss]

Keep up the amazing content

[@ExodiaWins]

I haven’t been to Charlotte in a little over a year. One of my favorite cities! I can’t believe that multi tiered place is basically closed... went there all the time. Loved the world of beer for dinner

[@NickJohnson]

World of beer was open. Most stuff was closed though

[@barbararazza4583]

Will it reopen

[@martyw9504]

You need to do the nice neighborhoods close to uptown charlotte: dilworth, elizabeth, eastover and myers park

[@Thatoneblonde438]

I live in Myers park erea! And I go to Myers park high school

[@angelsoulnme]

Love Dilworth

[@FreddyJr125]

I used to live in hidden valley

[@reglook1]

Marty W, everyone can't afford those places, Charlotte has a huge homeless problem!

[@martyw9504]

@@reglook1 so they should move somewhere they can afford

[@honeybfly2010]

I will be there in January for the first time!! I am also supposed to visit other areas of NC. Excited to see new places!

[@NickJohnson]

Yay! January is colder you should come back in April!

[@honeybfly2010]

@Brian M I will have to do that. I already have January set, I’m visiting a friend out that way. I know I will have to dress warm. I’m thinking of coming back out again in April so I get to see the area without freezing lol.

[@honeybfly2010]

@Brian M oh man. That’s sad to hear. I am looking forward to my visit! And thank you for the suggestion! 😊

[@AddictedGamerCOD]

All im saying is looks are deceiving I wanted to visit as a potential new place to move soon and it just isnt what it looks like major disappointment I came from a different state and a different city slightly larger and Charlotte just wasn’t the move

[@AddictedGamerCOD]

@Brian M im more into Cities I love Columbus Ohio great size great night life and i love cars and theres tons of Lamborghinis in Columbus and much nicer people

[@PHXez7939]

I moved away from Charlotte 9 years ago...so much has changed.

[@NickJohnson]

It has

[@Jmacd799999]

Who cares? Lol and dude referencing the 80s is stuck in another decade

[@Jmacd799999]

@Brian M all good dude I honestly just been up hours in pain was being a bit of an angry troll I suppose lol

[@AliFatCat]

This looks like a great place to live!

[@katgelinas27]

I live in Charlotte, it is very nice place to live

[@PicassoPP]

Don’t get murdered

[@AliFatCat]

What's boring?@Gun Bunny

[@AliFatCat]

@Gun Bunny because there is no such thing as boring on this channel!

[@myrtlebeachsara]

@ecfs VendorQA depends what you do, my husband is in IT and it pays good, same with finance. My friends in California don't make what a lot of people here make, but they're not in IT. They have general business degree, like me, business degree doesn't pay as well here, comparatively.

[@murliassudani4673]

Thank you Nick!

[@jarvisstradford7211]

It's about time you did the Uptown Charlotte.

[@NickJohnson]

It is

[@jarvisstradford7211]

@@NickJohnson it feel like it took 6 months to do it.

[@nicoleberry7604]

The city looks so beautiful and clean .. I wouldn’t mind moving here it will definitely be a big change from where I live ?!

[@michaelplace]

Where do you live?

[@nicoleberry7604]

@@michaelplace I live in southern Mississippi

[@jamesedgar3442]

I'll wrap this up with this thought: Nick, I'm sorry you had to get driven around by a massive pot-head during a time where people can't do very much because of the plague. If you get a chance to come back after the plague has ended, I'm sure you will not leave thinking the center of Charlotte is a bum place with nothing to do.

[@jthomashair]

This!

[@WaysaandMeans]

To be fair, we don’t go uptown to have fun and hang out, I’d rather go hang out in south Charlotte or Concord, hell, just go to NoDa but I wouldn’t consider that uptown

[@marcusanderson3973]

Also music factory,

[@WitchyWhale]

I'll be moving there in spring of 2021 so this is helpful.

[@NickJohnson]

Cool!

[@StevenStGelais]

And that's my cue to move...

[@kaylacolgan]

Good Afternoon, Nick.

[@NickJohnson]

Hey!!

[@user-sv3tx9gm6u]

What about the ugly? I'm just kidding, sorta. Charlotte is alright but I much prefer Nashville.

[@stephens9462]

Nashville is probably more happening but traffic sucks there, the schools are horrible, and housing is more expensive. I think Nashville is more dangerous as well. Climate wise they are about the same. Charlotte is just a nice affordable big city to live, work and raise a family in. It’s kind of boring here though. The #1 attraction is the Billy Graham Library and #2 is NASCAR museum. Mountains are 2 plus hours away and the beach 3-4 hours.

[@VizzlePuff]

Yes, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

[@leonation89]

@@stephens9462 u forgot carowinds

[@Jmacd799999]

Who cares? Lol

[@user-sv3tx9gm6u]

@@Jmacd799999 feeling a bit toxic aren't you?

[@thornbird6768]

This looks like a nice place to live 👍🏻 it’s modern , clean and apartment living is normal in any downtown in any large city in the world . I watched a previous vid you did about the not so nice areas and to be honest that didn’t look too shabby either !! North Carolina in general looks like a nice state to be in . I’d choose it over California or most west coast states !

[@elizabethbonilla4568]

I went downtown many times and o love it at night

[@Drex95]

I have always loved charlotte!

[@Creative_Sterl]

You and me both

[@baseballbynatedog800]

10 places I wanna see Nick drive around: The Outer Banks, North Carolina Austin, Texas Ozarks in Arkansas and Missouri New Orleans, Louisiana Hunting Island, South Carolina Savannah, Georgia Peachtree City, Georgia Tampa, Florida Key West or the Florida Keys, Florida Miami Beach or South Beach, Florida

[@baseballbynatedog800]

@Brian M I went their briefly and it is still cool with lots of music and street performers.

[@NickJohnson]

Well I'm going to the outer banks tomorrow so that's one!

[@baseballbynatedog800]

@@NickJohnson Yessir 1 down 9 to go!!

[@BounceBackBlaze]

How bout Fresno haha just playin

[@davidkaseykelly707]

Those armed guards have been there for over 20 years guarding several uptown bank tower's. I once attempted to take a few pictures of BofA Corporate HQ in the early 00's only to be promptly informed by the armed guards that no photos were allowed. Not sure what they are hiding in there, but the def don't want it photographed lol

[@NickJohnson]

I know they shooed me away as well

[@braxtonjackson9216]

I’d argue against the segregation portion he mentioned when it comes to south end and uptown. I think uptown has a pretty equal split and a majority of the epicenter stores are still open(closed due to COVID atm maybe) it’s more of the club scene that’s leaving that area.

[@dannygreene2414]

Charlotte’s UPTOWN has always been that. The whole downtown thing comes from people from other areas. My mom grew up in Charlotte in and just outside of UPTOWN. In the 1930’s. My grandparents called it UPTOWN born in the 1890’s. Great grandma not born in Charlotte , but lived most of her life here. Yep UPTOWN. Why uptown. Because from outside of UPTOWN , you had to go up to get there.

[@WhoBeSilly]

Funny how in Charlotte the South side of the city is the nice place, versus the North side. Usually in cities, it's the other way around.

[@NickJohnson]

I know!

[@stephens9462]

The farther south you go the nicer it gets!

[@WhoBeSilly]

@@NickJohnson Love you buddy, great vid as always.

[@WhoBeSilly]

​@@stephens9462 I guess so, I've never been to Charlotte (except in the airport) but it's always been expected that the south side of a city always has the Martin Luther King Boulevards and the Malcolm X Streets. No offense to anyone, I'm sure those were fine men.

[@scrantsj]

The South Side was just as rough as the North a 12-15 years ago. The light rail being put in spurred a ton of investment in the area causing it to become like it is now. The extension or the rail through the north side should, and has already started, growing through investments.

[@originalk9111]

Great job man

[@thebeesknees2621]

Until Covid, we had the the theater, bars, restaurants, along with much more great night life. There was always something to do. Charlotte is a beautiful city. Just be careful of the west side and part of the east side (center st and farm pond area). Albemarle Rd at E WT Harris or Albemarle Rd at Lawyers are always where accidents occur. On the west side, my husband and I were in our car and almost got shot in a drive by. But as a side note, there are four sides to Charlotte and you have to reflect all. Before you move to any city, please be sure to research safe locations. Each city has its good and bad sides.

[@PhoenixTun]

So beautiful 😍, I would visit it someday . I live in Atlanta.

[@LordHaveMurcielago]

How’s Atlanta? How’s Metro Atlanta?

[@PhoenixTun]

@@LordHaveMurcielago it’s packed dude !!!

[@LordHaveMurcielago]

@@PhoenixTun that’s what I keep hearing. Same thing in the metro areas I’m assuming?

[@Jmacd799999]

Both places blow let's be real lol

[@calvinb7573]

I'm from Glen Cove NY in long island. I've lived Durham, Greensboro and Raleigh. I've been to Charlotte a million times and I can say first hand Charlotte got it going on!. Its nice ! I've been living in Raleigh for years and its cool. Its laid back but there are things to do depending on what you like. For years North Carolina was slept on as far as a place to live. Now you got not only cats from NY, NJ, Philly coming in droves down here, you got people leaving ATL to come here or Charlotte.

[@speedfiend925]

Would you be willing to share what kind of cameras you use for your driving footage? The video seems to be rather crispy and well stabilized in spite of you constantly panning around and making turns.

[@NickJohnson]

usually an iphone. this was a gopro9 but it was on 1020 not 4k, sadly.

[@shep1634]

as someone that lives in chicago, the notion that charlotte is segregated is laughable

[@astrahcat1212]

Charlotte in a nutshell. South = nice everywhere else = ....... You know what, nah I'm not gonna say it, Charlottes alright man just don't go out at night in bad areas and be smart.

[@nzkingpin]

Very nice scenery Nicholas

[@NickJohnson]

Yes

[@yonatandaniyel5640]

I hate Charlotte, I am looking forward to leaving America's most boring city.. The prices are skyrocketing and more expensive than Nick is quoting on the video now. Try $2000/mo now for those South End apartments. True, the city doesn't have all the druggies, bums , but there isn't much to do if you are not married with kids and South End just seems to be saturated with college students and doesn't have a professional scene you will see in other cities. There isn't much for single people here either. Charlotte is a family town and outside of South End, Noda, Plaza and Uptown its a giant sprawled suburb . The northern part of Charlotte and parts of East and West Charlotte are crime infested hoods, although gentrifying into suburbs . Most of Charlotte is populated by snootty suburban Northeasterners (not the rough and tumble and more sociable inner city types). The weather is pretty damn good though coming from the Pac NW. The only thing I will miss. THe food here sucks and after 9PM , good luck finding anywhere to eat that isn't fast food or a sketchy dive bar on most any night.

[@sabrinaturner7096]

The uptown in Greenville is pretty and nice. Is there a south town in Greenville?

[@AW-zv2to]

uptown is literally an office park, all the night life is in south end, plaza midwood, noda, ect

[@steveurkel4561]

Agreed. I live in Commonwealth so I walk to PM all the time.

[@foxmulder4269]

Thanks Nick !

[@sapphireheart8868]

Charlotte is extremely small he is riding through the most popular area other than that that’s pretty much all of Charlotte! Not even exaggerating Charlotte is just one big circle…..boring!!!!

[@Blessed2bFresh]

What is the name of the song that kicks in around 14:20? it reminds me of something from using Mario paint as a kid. I love it!!

[@shanereynolds4276]

I love Charlotte, I'm here baby. I grew up in Kalamazoo,Mi and its a small city but there's places I would avoid there. I don't feel uncomfortable really anywhere in Charlotte. People are chill here. It's changing fast though and growing fast. Hopefully it stays nice because Charlotte's got ALOT.

[@matsmith2874]

Once again a great video. Awesome. 20 minutes of goodness. Thanks

[@NickJohnson]

Hey Mat

[@AskAW]

What equipment are you using to film this video?

[@NickJohnson]

GoPro 9 but it wasn't on 4K that day

[@rernardgrant9770]

The area around 4th and Trade looks like a new city now. It was a rough area years ago.

[@patrickthomas467]

THE Bad: PayPal had big plans for North Carolina, with the scheduled opening of a new global operations center in Charlotte. Now, that economic benefit of over 400 skilled jobs coming to the state has been dashed by recent, statewide legislation dismantling local progress in eliminating LGBTQIA discrimination. Before N.C. repealed HB2 it has already cost the state an estimated $630m.

[@NickJohnson]

So pathetic what they did

[@adriennobel]

Please can you make a similar video of Norfolk, VA?

[@NickJohnson]

Eventually! I'll be in Virginia Beach Tuesday

[@adriennobel]

@@NickJohnson Yaay! 💫

[@nascarsam6161]

Norfolk, Newport News and Virginia Beach would all be cool to see.

[@savannahgreenawalt7093]

I love Charlotte, I lived here all my life. It’s beautiful.

[@QuincyDisneyVegan]

Nick allot of what you're saying isn't correct about uptown. Here's my rebuttal as an active resident and Uber driver here for three past 8 years: You filmed this during the pandemic, and so your account of Uptown isn't accurate. You saw it during recovery from pandemic shutdown which forced many businesses to close. Under normal non pandemic conditions, uptown is a bustling melting pot and everyone frequents the bars and restaurants there, in South End, Plaza Midwood and all other nearby areas. I will agree with you that Uptown is largely uninspired, even though it's the banking capital of the United States, with Bank of America and Wells Fargo now calling Charlotte home for their headquarters and forcing many of their employees to relocate here after years of flying in every week from bigger cities. South End today is no different than it's been since I moved here 8 years ago, and Uptown's night scene is the way you saw it-- currently largely populated by blacks only because of the pandemic which resulted in the local shelters here being closed and forced countless thousands of people (largely our black community) to be evicted or displaced, living on the streets and sleeping in tent communities. The people you saw making late night Uptown Charlotte a sketchy place to walk thru weren't there before the Pandemic. It use to be equally safe during the nighttime as during the day. And regarding what you said about Marijuana--- Pot is still not legal here, but people still smoke it, of course, but the scene isn't as dominant and in your face as you said. It's still pretty much a niche thing you'll find in certain areas. Btw, allot of the nighttime public consists of college kids from UNCC, Johnson Wales, and Queens University and there are many venues that appeal to and cater to them all over Charlotte. Lastly, I don't know the exact population number, but I do know for sure it's larger than 900k! The apartment building boom you witnessed began in 2015 as a result of countless millions of people moving here from especially New York and Chicago to escape the cold and expensive costs of living. Literally a mind boggling massive Exodus of New Yorkers fled NYC for Charlotte.

[@chapterswithmoyo]

Such a beautiful city...

[@TechnoJesusFreak]

YOOOO!! 1:52-1:54 there's an Aston Martin DBX!! Those are brand new and incredibly rare!!

[@NickJohnson]

Wing man

[@jm-je4tl]

I would imagine that most businesses are closed during covid?

[@shellyg9139]

I hate when yt people do videos tours of cities and love to point out quickly the bad “ poor black “ areas like first of all your people are there too on pills and fentanyl and the ones that are not either stole wealth free labor , nepotism passed down wealth like stop doing that

[@nicelol5241]

don’t forget that everything is a black problem has to do with the government, war on drugs, even the name of marijuana and marijuana itself

[@Bhamgurl1]

Great video just reminds me of a lot of where I live today in Birmingham Alabama it's the same just a lot bigger there.

[@leonation89]

@@eaglei0n Birmingham is another Richmond. Excluding the history of Birmingham.

[@midwinharris3640]

I moved from Birmingham to Charlotte in 2016. You're right. There's not much difference btwn the two cities, only Charlotte has bigger and taller buildings (uptown). But Birmingham is bigger in land. All the subdivisions they have. Also, Charlotte is the hub for banking and finance. While Birmingham is the hub for medical( UAB).

[@Bhamgurl1]

@@midwinharris3640 yes it is

[@midwinharris3640]

@@Bhamgurl1 I'm originally from New York. But lived in B'ham for 10 years. I was amazed how wide and huge B'ham is land wise. All the subdivisions confused the hell out of me, lol!

[@newkid4264]

Can you do a video on Kansas City, I don’t see many videos on that city

[@NickJohnson]

Which Kansas City? There's two.

[@newkid4264]

@@NickJohnson the Missouri party

[@newkid4264]

@@NickJohnson part

[@DWNY358]

Charlotte seems to be a quintessential car-centric American city. The absence of vibrant street life is unappealing to me.

[@danielg1006]

I like Charlotte there is really cool neighborhoods, a lot of things to do and a beautiful skyline

[@Zayyfrm96th]

It’s changed a lot these last 3 years already for sure

[@AlvinAllOver2947]

Charlotte is the best city in America. No city is perfect but this city on a scale is the best for a better life for young singles and families compares to elsewhere. Enough said, drop the mic! 🎤

[@NickJohnson]

Cool

[@coffeepandacat]

Hey and you're not too faraway from the beach. Not bad. 4 seasons, green... Sounds pretty good

[@andydrew03]

Anything more than 2 hours is too far away from the beach for me. But it is a lovely city.

[@coffeepandacat]

@@andydrew03 thats true :/ that really sucks tbh. I would love to live somewhere where I could just head to the beach after work

[@smartmarketing173]

Trying to connect the doom & gloom audio to the beautiful visuals and it’s not working for me. Uptown is a great spot, look at downtowns that were supposed to be revitalized like Jacksonville, etc then tell me how you feel.

[@crazeyjoe]

A decent place for a family. If one is looking for a destination that is full of entertainment and/or outdoor activity in the area, this is not the place.

[@120letsgo3]

I disagree. We have tons of parks and Whitewater National Park, the football, baseball and basketball stadiums. There's a lot of activities for adults in Uptown.

[@crazeyjoe]

@@120letsgo3 All cities of decent size have sports teams and parks. For example, there are no mountains/beaches etc are within close proximity.

[@120letsgo3]

@@crazeyjoe we have the mountains an hour drive. Beaches in Myrtle Beach SC. We have big lakes in the North and South side with tons of outdoor activities. Whitewater national park is HUGE and it's on mountain range about 15 minutes outside of Uptown.

[@crazeyjoe]

@@120letsgo3 The nearest mountains of any size I was aware of was South Mountains which was nearly 2 hours away. I did not see any nearby mountains in Charlotte. If you like the activities that you have around Charlotte, that it what matters. 🙂

[@andydrew03]

@@crazeyjoe you're correct, Charlotte is a very pretty city and a pleasant place to live but not so much an exciting place to play. It did have a decent amount of live music before CoViD-19.

[@davebodi]

You forgot The NASCAR Hall of Fame, & Charlotte Motor Speedway. Charlotte is almost almost like the epicenter of NASCAR, next to Daytona.

[@JcoolYaBoi]

speedway is not even in the same county

[@davebodi]

Charlotte Motor Speedway is a motorsport complex located in Concord, North Carolina, 13 mi outside Charlotte. Always a nit picker !

[@anokisultan519]

Hi! My name is Anoki Sultan! And I was born in North Carolina, in a much smaller place, Siler City. I did not get educated there! I for along time, felt sad, because the, Siler City area is very, very small place. So l thought about Charlotte, and it seems, to be all right. This is the first time, after six decades, to see this Charlotte City, in the modern standard, it is? I like Charlotte City!

[@NickJohnson]

Cool it's a neat place!

[@michaelelwell1331]

I am going to north Carolina in 1 week can't wait

[@aaronbynum8968]

Theirs a very condescending tone in this video

[@malloryemclaren]

That's the schtick of all the videos on this channel! It's why we keep coming back.

[@NickJohnson]

No it was not condescending this way mild Aaron

[@donaldsawyer2618]

Next video: Concord, South Park and Fort Mill. 😁😁😁🤓🤓

[@sneakerheadonlys]

Charlotte looks like Atlanta cousin

[@kingoftsedeq1392]

The rich educated cousin that is estranged 🙂👍🏾🥳

[@mrpartofthe1messiah494]

@@kingoftsedeq1392 More like the basic cousin that trying to get the attention of the bigger popular cousin

[@BounceBackBlaze]

😄

[@sjeffers6165]

Thats a lie too.. please stop lying about Charlotte you dont have to walk blocks to a nice rest in downtown. Covis 19 is going on rest are closed.

[@NickJohnson]

Yes you do

[@Newlopw4]

@@NickJohnson no you don’t. That’s one thing Uptown Charlotte has plenty of. Maybe true if you’re in the soon to be developed parts of first and second ward... Soft goods retail is what’s missing in Uptown.

[@BounceBackBlaze]

@@Newlopw4 yes huh

[@humanwolf1984]

I have been gaming what have you been doing to too keep yourself chilled during these times Nick. 😇

[@NickJohnson]

Working

[@humanwolf1984]

Right now do to lung problems I had to leave my job so I can prevent from being exposed to Colvid that I feel with my mom& my doctor felt like I was a wise idea until colvid is over Nick so I use gaming&hanging out with my Shelb's & reading & listening to music & enjoying Netflix & KZbin & colvid is spiking again Marysville Washington where I live Nick. 😷

[@andrewwinkenwerder5258]

“This is Historic southend” as he pans the camera to a pair of ugly late 2000s hive style apartments

[@NickJohnson]

It was historically historic

[@AW-zv2to]

charlotte doesn’t preserve their character

[@jthomashair]

There are still several blocks with the historic textile mill buildings, just to the west beyond view of where he was driving

[@robertparsons313]

The same boxy apartments and parking decks. But not the worst place either. Just seems something is missing.

[@andrewwinkenwerder5258]

He did miss like every historic block every chance he got lol. There are historic buildings to the left and right of the street he’s on in the beginning but he never pans the camera to them and then he doesn’t drive down the historic streets he passes later. Literally one block over from him was a whole historic district but he drove on passed it lol.

[@teverett8083]

Queen city. Man u gotta come to laurinburg i love ur videos lol

[@NickJohnson]

I will eventually I just passed by a few weeks ago

[@trevortat]

Great video Nick. Keep 'em coming 👍

[@randycontrerascolombier7489]

Does anybody know where is the sign with the list of the sisters city of Charlotte?. Thanks

[@AnitaX0099]

Went down there many times. Interestingly enough, in Nick’s video this is the first time I noticed Charlotte doesn’t have that many trees like other cities. I mean, there are some, but now a lot. I guess my eyes were on the road most of the time.🤷🏻‍♀️

[@PHXez7939]

There are a lot outside of Uptown in the older neighborhoods. I used to live in the Elizabeth neighborhood and there we many mature oak and maple trees to see.

[@rahimi4762]

Charlotte has lots of trees. Myers Park, Dill worth, Providence Rd area

[@stephens9462]

Saying Charlotte lacks trees or isn’t green is about the dumbest thing I’ve read in these comments.

[@a.r.jackson9276]

They cut them ALL

[@StevenStGelais]

@@stephens9462 I don't think Mecklenburg is running out of trees anytime soon

[@bellasteppars8772]

When are you going to do in Salt Lake City?

[@NickJohnson]

Not for a long time