Kingsport
The Model City
A planned downtown, historic neighborhoods, river corridors, and the mountains just beyond.
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The Tri-Cities and Southwest Virginia offer a rich mix of downtown neighborhoods, established homes, small towns, acreage, and mountain scenery. Get to know the places behind the addresses.
Johnson City
Where campus meets the mountains
Railroad history, university life, parks, and a growing downtown.
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Bristol
Two states, one downtown
Music heritage, State Street, and a distinct border-city character.
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Jonesborough
Tennessee's oldest town
Historic streets, storytelling, and the quieter pace of Washington County.
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Elizabethton
Where rivers shape the landscape
A walkable historic core and mountain and lake country nearby.
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Abingdon
Southwest Virginia character
Historic architecture, arts, trails, and a vibrant Main Street.
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Editorial note: Only the Kingsport long-form guide is included in this initial website prototype. The other guides are in the project archive and require content, source, and image review before release.
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