Looking for a destination that’s rich in beautiful scenery, lively music, history, and culture? You’re looking for Johnson City, Tennessee—gateway to one of the most breathtaking regions in the country, Appalachia. Though it’s the ninth biggest city in the state, the area maintains its small-town country feel and southern charm. Rolling hills, wide valleys, and steep mountains surround the area. The Blue Ridge Mountains lay just to the west of Johnson City and the Cherokee National Forest directly south. Johnson City was once known as “Little Chicago” during prohibition of the 1920s. It got its nickname from the locals’ affiliation with moonshining and bootlegging. People claim that Al Capone once used the town as a distribution center for the illegal liquor. You’ll be able to navigate this modern city in your rental RV, but you won’t have to! Johnson City Transit has your back, with a network that covers the whole area and buses that run often.
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tennessee is the heart of country and bluegrass music, and it beats loudly in Johnson City. It’s the home of country music legend Kenny Rogers, known for hits like “The Gambler” and “Sweet Music Man”. Drive your motorhome down in time for the Blue Plum Festival. Held each year in Founder’s Park, it’s a free music festival that showcases regional and national artists performing bluegrass, folk and Americana. The city is home to the oldest church in the state, the Sinking Creek Baptist Church, founded in 1772. The Tipton-Haynes Historic Site is another rich piece of history. It is a fully restored home from the 18th century. The home is comprised of 12 different buildings with lands featuring a limestone cave and nature trails. It’s also the location of the annual the Bluegrass and Sorghum Making Festival. Take a step back further in history and check out the Gray Fossil Site and Museum. Visitors can see an active Miocene-era fossil dig site with fossil deposits dating back more than 7 million years! Some animals that have been uncovered so far include: alligator, tapir, rhinoceros, mastodon, and saber tooth tiger. Beauty, fun and adventure are waiting just for you in Tennessee. Grab your rental RV trailer and go!</span></p>
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