Area Resources / Culture

Johnson City Public Library: The Johnson City Public Library also has a great loan program with other local libraries. All the member libraries' collections can be searched from the Johnson City Public Library Online Catalog.
International Storytelling Center: An educational and cultural institution dedicated to storytelling, located in Historic Jonesborough.
National Storytelling Festival: A renowned festival that draws storytellers from around the world and thousands of visitors.
Blue Plum Festival: A free outdoor arts and music festival in downtown Johnson City, drawing thousands of visitors.
Gray Fossil Site and Natural History Museum: Museum devoted to a 5 acre fossil site that contains an entire ecosystem of plants and animals from the Miocene period, about 4.5-7 million years ago — including saber-tooth cat, short-faced bear, red panda, ground sloth, rhino, camel, shovel-tusked elephant, Eurasian badger.
Hands On! Regional Museum: Offers a variety of interactive exhibits for children and people of all ages.
Symphony of the Mountains
Johnson City Symphony Orchestra
Birthplace of Country Music Alliance: Dedicated to promoting and preserving the musical heritage of the Southern Appalachians.
The Carter Family Fold: Legendary venue for old time and bluegrass music in nearby Hiltons, VA.
Barter Theatre: A historic, highly respected theater in nearby Abingdon, VA.