On the outskirts of Johnson City, Buffalo Mountain Park is a hidden gem! The abundance of varying trails make it an excellent place to either run (as I prefer) or hike. My favorite loop crosses various terrain and clocks almost 5.25 miles and 1500’ of elevation. There are numerous ridge views as well as many lookouts that are fairly close to parking.

Great trails, mostly wooded, a few overlook locations with a view. But scenery (trees, trees, TREES, acorns, lots of green) is the point of these trails. Not abundant vistas. Have fun).

Amazing, natural beauty steps away from JC!. We are so lucky to have easy access to this beautiful park.

5 stars first, and foremost; as there was no admission for me to be able to hit the trails. I loved that the trails were wild but clearly marked. Waterproof boots are a must; the Noggin goes up and across a quick stream. AllTrails marked all the routes nicely. Couldn’t get to White Rock from the Noggin due to a downed tree; pivoted to Huckleberry Knob, great view!

A beautiful slice of nature right next to Johnson City. While not the easiest trail, it is splendid for those who are experienced. Great place to see tons of little critters too.

Beautiful mountain park. Recently hiked couple of the trails. Very good workout and beautiful views.

Great place to hike. Trails and roads allow you a choice of terrain. Several places offer extended scenic views, and the trees and streams are wonderful. The beauty of God's creation is abundant here. Important things to note: ¹There are no bathrooms here. ²Parking is tight, and it is not always easy to turn around. ³Picnic area is bare bones and not up to date. ⁴There are no water fountains here. ⁵If there are trash cans here, I don't know where they are. So it's a great place to stop by and hike, but bring your water bottle full and you should be good.

Winged Deer Park is an excellent complex for a softball tournament. Lot's of shade, good dugouts, good concession stand. A perfect playground right in the middle of the complex. And the turf fields are even better, with great views of the mountains.

So much more than I can sniff in one visit. I love this park!

This is a nice public park with many different areas devoted to different needs for the community. There are basketball hoops, plenty of walking with easy access to the bathrooms. I would say it would be nice to have more stalls maybe keeping in mind in future renovations that there are more people in this area and around it than there was even just 5 years ago. The park is well kept and we went here specifically for my daughter's high school Cross Country meet, the Iron Mountain Invitational. She seemed to enjoy the running path made for them and the many amenities afforded to the runners with water, snacks etc. We would love to return and visit this park as a family and check out all there is to offer.

Fun disc golf course! Playground was nice. Beautiful place to take pictures. Lots of open fields for all kinds of activities. Nice kept park. Definitely will go back and recommend you give it a try!

Great place for baseball tournaments! Parking is easy, and the fields are close so even having to switch fields is not an issue! Great concessions and bathrooms!

We found a great spot for a family outing the other day. It's got everything from baseball fields to a cool disc golf course. Plus, there's an amphitheater, walking trails, mountain bike trails,and awesome playgrounds for the kids to run around on. Definitely a place we'll be visiting again soon. It's the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon together.

We visit Wing Deer Park frequently. It has nearly everything for individuals and families to do. Hiking, walking, and disc golf are our favorites. It is a well maintained, dog friendly park that you can spend an hour, a day or anywhere in between doing whatever you enjoy.

This is one of the best paved pump tracks we've ever ridden. The downhill trails are great too. There are also 2 portopotties and a ranger station with a water jug. Wear pads.

Mountain bike park, it's on the top of the hill and has a beautiful view on the town. There are a few mountains bike trails from easy to very technical. If you want to hike the trails you are more than welcome just be aware you have to yield to bike riders. If you are not in a mood for a hike and just want to enjoy the view I am super you will find a perfect bench for you. There are several branches where you can seat and relax. Even now when we are getting closer to the winter and leaves are gone the view is extraordinary. I did not see a sign that dogs are allowed at this park and did not see anyone with dogs. No restrooms also. Or picnic tables! But you will have a air pump and a few tools to quick fix your bike. It's kid friendly area and I seen a few people with kids.

Such a awesome mountain bike park! If you have ridden Vee Hollow in Townsend TN, expect a similar experience, just on a smaller scale of elevation. We'll designed flow trails, and the Posse's Club is a legit Black Diamond trail rating 😎

Awesome place! Well maintained trails, and cool little pump track for the kids. Trails are rated by color (green/blue/black) like ski slopes based on the difficulty level. Awesome views of the surrounding area from the summit. Several of the trails are also available for hikers and dogs on leashes.

My favorite place to go, lots of flow and fun jumps! Always nice people too!

Dont sleep on this place. Very pretty. Can get a couple miles in.

Very cool bike park. We were just traveling through but it was a great way to let off some steam. The pump track was fun the trails were nice, tools on-site, and for the non-bikers, there were great views to be enjoyed.

Awesome trail great people that walk on it. Sad thing though is it's so dirty down the hill around the 8 mile marker and so on

I enjoyed riding the trail and I think they have done a wonderful job. I think they could turn the volume down on the police presence. Nobody wants to have a good time and relax when you're surrounded by police.

Nice, smooth trail for a great family ride. The Rotary Club pavilion looks great!

Great place to take the kids for fun!

All the stop signs that face the tweetsie trail need to be removed and yield to pedestrain/cyclists flashing signs need to be placed at all road crossings. Someone is going to get hit and killed at one of those road crossings. Drivers don't slow down and runners, walkers, and cyclists don't stop. Johnson City and Elizabethton need to make the Tweetsie trail safer for the people who want to use it.

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Nice historic homestead in Johnson City. There are plenty of things to look at and explore. We opted for the self guides tour, which is 4.00 pp. This tour does not include entry into the buildings and house but was perfect for us as we didn't want to wait 45 mins before another tour took place. The guided tour is about 45 mins to an hour long, which we were also not into. There is a really neat cave that you can walk into. Also, a natural spring and springhouse.

Tour guide was absolutely amazing, She was super knowledgeable about all my questions. Had amazing recommendations for me to do while in the area. The only draw back was it was dark in the cave, and that's coming from a professional miner. Good luck on your PHD!

If you've not visited this historical site, you need to put it on your list! Just outside of Johnson City proper, this site has deep history, beautiful well kept buildings, friendly knowledgeable staff, and amazing activities and events. Highly recommend!

This place was very interesting. Col. Jonathan Tipton is my husband's 6th Great Grandfather so it was cool to see where he lived. Emily was an awesome tour guide & we learned a lot about the history of the place & the Franklin Battle that happened at this site. We walked down to the cave but didn't go too far into it. We also drove through Cades Cove loop the next day & visited the Tipton cabin there. It was great to see too. We got to see a Mama Bear & her 2 cubs while we were stopped there.

My husband and I toured the grounds & historic buildings with Taylor, a wonderful docent. She did a fantastic job with historic details and unique stories. The indoor museum was very well done as well. I recommend taking the docent led tour after walking thru the museum.

Wonderful historical site. Especially interesting as this was my direct ancestors

This is a really great place to visit! The Friday I went, they were setting up for the Highland Games on the property. It looked like a pretty big event. The visitors center is filled with all kinds of historical information about this area and Tennessee in its infancy. And the small gift shop has some great gifts, too! I went inside the cave bordering the rear of the property. That was an experience worth going by itself.

We stopped by after a long hike and were not disappointed. This is our second time visiting and it will not be our last. The pimento cheese dip is DELICIOUS!! I recommend the smoked Mac n cheese, it is an excellent addition to your main course. 😋

The restaurant had an great interior decor and was clean, even the bathrooms. The staff was dressed neatly, were attentive and friendly. They genuinely seemed to want to make your dining experience pleasurable. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Highly recommend going one block off the main road to get here. Plenty of parking too

This was a cute little restaurant I drove by and it had a lot of cars in the parking lot, where all the other places had maybe one or two cars. So, I popped in to try it out. I figured the locals know what’s good here so I followed the herd. The place offers a downstairs, order at the counter option and then go find yourself a seat. Or, a sit down waiter style restaurant upstairs. I chose the upstairs option. All the staff were super polite and very friendly. We asked what their best seller was and the waitress told me it was the pulled pork and then the pulled chicken. We both ordered a chicken dish. Me “the volunteer “ a BBQ grilled chicken breast, on an onion roll bun, with pineapple, lettuce, Swiss cheese and Dave’s mayo. It was delicious. My buddy ordered the pulled chicken with slaw and steak fries. The pulled chicken looked more like chicken strips on a bun. It didn’t come with anything in it, but nose pulled sandwiches don’t. He said it was very good and had no complaints. I did feel his sandwich didn’t look as tasty as mine, but that doesn’t affect the flavor at all. Would I go here again? YES! Would I tell others about it? YES! Did I like the staff and service? Absolutely! 💯 What a great experience.

Cool place to have lunch with southern hospitality. Food was delicious and service spot on. I had the Carolina Pulled Pork bbq platter with potato salad and smoked Mac & Cheese. Sooo good. Hubby had the Chief burger and he said that was delicious and juicy. Go check it out if you are in town!

It has been many years since I had last dined here, due to relocating away from the area then moving back. This place has been dishing out some real good food for a real long time! If The Firehouse keeps doing this, it will be there as long as they want it to be.

Food was great. 1st time there and we enjoyed it. The pimento cheese dip was a knockout . My wife ordered the 1/2 rack of ribs and I ordered the brisket. Your homemade bbq sauce is perfect. We are from NC here on vacation and will come back again. Our hostess Ashley was very helpful and was always checking on us. Great atmosphere

The absolute best service I’ve ever had there, it’s always good but this time it was beyond great; Addie/Addison was absolutely top shelf and my brisket/rib combo was good too….

GREAT fine dining experience in JC. Our waitress was Lauren and she was wonderful! Drinks were excellent as well. Portions were small compared to other restaurants in the area, but the flavor makes up for it. The dessert was actually my favorite! Give this place a try if you haven't already.

Excellent dining experience. Truly a wonderful evening. Dishes were wonderfully curated. Menu is a little light on options, but always have multiple options we love. Have eaten at bar and table, and all the staff are pleasant and professional.

My partner and I have been here about 5 times now and we just can’t get enough. The daily artisan bread and butter to start with is phenomenal. I can’t wait to try the local cast iron cornbread. For dinner, I ordered the pan roasted chicken and my oh my, compliments to the chef for one of the juiciest and most flavorful chicken breast my pallet has ever experienced. My partner ordered the grass fed beef Filet Mignon with steak sauce. Very carefully thought out with exquisite flavors and cooked to perfection. I love that every menu item is locally sourced ingredients. That means you can trust the food you’re eating . Parmesan Gnocchi and fresh butternut squash puree are also phenomenal . I enjoyed the Old Fashioned the bartender crafted for me. Very unique and tasty. My partner gets the Sweet tea every single time!! 10/10 recommend we will keep visiting . Shout out to our waitress, Rachael. She is a sweetheart and very professional. Kept our drinks full the entire time without hovering. She took our leftovers to the back and prepared our take home for us. We truly enjoy Gourmet & Co. See you again soon!!

Dinner with my colleague Nice surprise to find this restaurant in this little town... Really nice restaurant Food was really good , maybe not all the dishes but overall very good . Nice service and awesome location. The price are little bit overrated

I love this place. Food is delicious and service is always perfect.

The wife and I went in for drinks and appetizers before going to an event. The drinks were excellent, the bar tenders were amazing and the food was the highlight of our entire evening. We will be going back for a proper date night to experience the entrees, as well. A must try is the ice cream. The three flavors is a lot to eat but worth having a variety!

We treated our parents to an Anniversary dinner tonight. This was so wonderful! I called for reservations, preordered everything for them with wonderful assistance in selecting the perfect combination for them. They even accepted delivery of flowers and had them on the table for their arrival. My parents were treated so well by all and they raved about the food and service. Thank you for all your help! I highly recommended Gourmet and Company

I enjoyed it overall. Didn't have a reservation, but the hostess found a table for us. My husband had a burger and fries, I had the fish tacos and maple glazed brussel sprouts. The food was lukewarm, but pretty good. The mixed drink I had was good. The atmosphere was very casual. Will try again.

Had a great lunch here while visiting my student at ETSU. I had a blue cheese burger — not a huge burger but was plenty to eat — and the sweet potato fries were incredible. Dusted with some type of sugary spice and dipped in honey mustard — chef’s kiss. We also had the crab ragoon appetizer… so delicious. Others at the table had sushi, filet, and a Reuben. Everyone was thrilled with their meals.

Weeknight dinner stop. The salmon was amazing! If you stop in for lunch or dinner make sure you get the garlic Parmesan fries, you will thank me. The maple glazed Brussel sprouts were too sweet; pass on those and get extra garlic Parmesan fries! The place was pretty full for a Tuesday evening. We did run dry on drinks a couple of times. With that being said the server was friendly and our wait time was short. If you’re in the area it’s worth a visit.

We enjoyed our lunch so much we forgot to take pics!! Recommended appetizers: Pot stickers Crab Rangoons Lamb Lollipops Main Course must haves: Label Sushi Roll Drunken Goat Cheeseburger The Ultimate Burger with Cheese I can genuinely say that it was all fabulous! The service was prompt and excellent. They are lucky to have ALEX!! His knowledge of the menu items and history of the restaurant and restaurant group is impressive. He speaks so highly of the organization and the restaurant, that he sounds like an owner. Location is perfect for the area but we hope one day they will open up a restaurant in Morristown!!!

Label Restaurant in Johnson City is the kind of place that stays with you long after you leave. The moment you walk in, you’re welcomed into a warm, rustic environment where repurposed materials, tasteful wood textures, and thoughtful lighting work together to create an atmosphere that is both inviting and elevated. It’s stylish without being pretentious — relaxed, but still very intentional. General Manager Bailee sets the tone beautifully. Her leadership shows in the way the staff moves — confident, attentive, and genuinely proud of what they’re creating. It’s a young crew, but their professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail are impressive. The restaurant was spotless — from the dining floor to the glassware to the bar. Cleanliness was clearly a priority, but it never felt forced or sterile. It simply felt well cared for. As a food photographer, I had the chance to taste and visually study over 25 dishes, and this is where Label truly shines. The kitchen — led by a chef who understands both flavor and aesthetic — delivers plates that are visually composed with intention. The color contrasts, the balance of textures, the careful garnishing — everything appeared camera-ready the moment it hit the table. But behind the beauty is real freshness and flavor. The ingredients tasted vibrant and high-quality; nothing felt processed or heavy-handed. Plates had depth, but also clarity — the kind of food where you can identify every flavor note, yet still enjoy the harmony of the whole dish. The sushi was bright and clean, the proteins were handled with skill, sauces were well-reduced and thoughtfully paired, and even simple sides carried their own character. Label delivers an experience that feels remarkably close to fine dining, but without any of the stiffness or exclusivity. Instead, it’s approachable, warm, and confident — the kind of place where creativity meets comfort. Thank you, Bailee!

We frequent Label at least weekly because we love everything about it. The food and drinks are always great, the servers and host staff are awesome, and the vibe and atmosphere are just what we like after work. I would love to name names, but I am afraid I would forget someone. Everyone there will take the best care of you. Highly, highly recommend

Stopped in for lunch while passing through town. Very nice ambiance in an old downtown building with nice decor. We had the Ultimate cheese burger and paid a little extra for the garlic Parmesan fries and was well worth the small up charge. The service was good sitting at the bar with reasonably priced drinks.

This place is always amazing. We stopped in today before a hike, had the create your own bowl with jalapeño humus, spicy sauce and added falafel. Got the red mez pizza too out if curiosity....super good.

First time and definitely won't be the last!!! Excellent tasting food! The owner was friendly and welcoming, as was the waitress who waited on us. I am so glad I found this place! I cannot wait to try many of the different dishes available 😋

Great atmosphere, seated quickly and they have a great staff. Had the lamb gyro, it was huge and relatively inexpensive. The taziki sauce was on point. Would recommend.

BEST MED FOOD IN JC!!!!! The iskender kabob is my personal favorite. The meat was tender and fatty while the yogurt and tomato created a great balance of acidic and creamy! Very deliciousa if i must say so myself. Def comin back if in town Sidenote: Turkish coffee is a must get for coffee lovers 4.6/5

Good food, but a bit pricey for what you get. Plate of couscous, hummus and gyro and a single serving of Turkish coffee was $30. For that price you can find a lot better locations and better atmosphere. Really didn’t think the prices are very good

Wow, excellent food! I ordered a Meze bowl with hummus, chicken and fresh veggies, topped with tzatziki sauceand it was delicious! Sat on the patio which has been added since I was here last and really enjoyed the whole experience. Finished the evening with a yummy piece of baklava. I highly recommend you try Red Meze; you won't be disappointed.

I really want to love this place, but every-time we go it’s always something. On their online menu ordering service it shows a picture of a gyro with French fries. You’re paying $10 for this gyro. I’ll attach the picture to this review. I was told French fries don’t come with when I’m pretty sure a side used to come with it? Pretty misleading don’t you think? Also ordered a $10 order of hummus and pita bread and I counted how many tiny little pita slices they give you and it was FIVE. So with an 8 oz hummus you give 5 tiny squares of pita? Sounds like you’re skimping the customers out and charging high prices. Cannot justify paying $30 for 2 gyros and hummus with 5 pieces of pita. Absolutely ridiculous. The last time I came I ordered baklava and got charged $6 for THE TINIEST square of baklava it was LAUGHABLE. This place used to be great, with appropriate portions for the price. Now they are 10x more expensive and give you the least they can get away with. Called to complain and the guy basically told me it was my fault that I was mislead by his online ordering app with the pic of the gyro and fries on it. What a shame. Won’t be back.

We decided to try this place for lunch today. Upon entering, we were promptly greeted and told to sit where we'd like. We picked a seat by the window. The waitress asked if we'd like a water, but didn't give any other options for drinks. After we'd decided on a "brunch menu" item, we were told that's served on a different day and to pick from the lunch menu. It's actually written, albeit very small, the specific times the brunch menu is being served. Our waitress stood there awkwardly while we both decided (again) what we'd like. I made a rushed decision to get a croque monsieur, because the waitress just seemed really busy and ready to take our order. My husband ended up deciding on a chicken sandwich. The food arrived promptly, and was pretty on the plate. Flavor was decent, but honestly everything was overpriced for what we received. The french fries were very hard, and felt like they had been sitting under a warmer. The crust of the bread was almost inedible it was so hard. The atmosphere is clean, and somewhat sophisticated. Some of the decor was questionable. The curtains on the windows make it feel like a Chinese buffet. The bathrooms were very clean.

My wife and I visited for Sunday Brunch. Our first time coming here even though we’ve driven by our entire adult lives. Cannot believe we’ve been missing out this whole time. The restaurant setting, the service, the menu, the food, is all top notch, and exceeded our expectations. My wife got the crab cakes Benedict and I got the chorizo tacos. Again, everything was wonderful!!!

I've visited here twice for brunch and enjoyed the experience both times. Mimosas are a generous size, come in a variety of flavors, and are surprisingly inexpensive. The food both times I've been has been under seasoned, but once I added salt and pepper, it was delicious. Fantastic biscuits and gravy, which I think can be very difficult for restaurants to really do well. The staff is been very friendly, and the service, while not exceptionally fast, was certainly fast enough for a somewhat leisurely and enjoyable brunch. All in all, I will absolutely return for brunch here.

My wife (Sandra) and I enjoyed going to Café LoLa for quite some time, so much so, we made a tradition of going there several years ago to enjoy a nice meal in celebration of our anniversary. Nearly two years ago, Sandra was called home to the kingdom of Heaven by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Last year I decided I would continue the tradition we started; this is the second year I celebrated our anniversary by going to Café LoLa. I ordered the same meals we both enjoyed, the last time we were there together, eating hers and taking mine home. I was blessed to (again) have the same server (Elliott (sp?)). This was not by chance, God’s will was done here by blessing me in this still difficult time with a friendly and familiar face. Elliott even remembered Sandra’s order (Chilean Sea Bass)….Can you believe that?!?! The atmosphere, food, and staff have always been great and I have to say Elliott’s service was outstanding (same as last year). What an enjoyable experience again this year and the icing on the cake was the second time being served by Elliott. Thank you Café LoLa for another wonderful anniversary dinner. God Bless y’all.

This place is a little quirky. I like that they have 2 dining rooms and almost seems like they have their own ambiance. We usually opt for the back bar. Service was good. I had a specialty martini which was good but missed the wow factor. Also got the chocolate souffle which was wonderful. Would definitely splurge on that again!

Really awesome! Went there for brunch last week and totally had our minds blown! I don’t eat Brussels Sprouts but I got the hash and I was absolutely impressed. Our server was super awesome, kept our drinks full, very polite made nice small talk. 100% going to go back, SOON. Thank you!

We were visiting from Asheville and came upon this wonderful gem. Lunch was delicious; quiche was delicious as were the croissant sandwich and glazed tofu and the service was excellent. We had to try desserts as well and they were wonderful. The crème brûlée and the flourless cake were exceptional. We will be back!