Visiting Mountain City, TN
Mountain City is in northeast Tennessee, near the border with North Carolina and Virginia.
The Miss Babs Studio is located at 685 Cold Springs Road, Mountain City, TN. Parking is available on-site, but is limited - if you choose to come with a group, please come in a single vehicle.
No public transportation is available - you will need a car. We do not recommend Rt 421 through Shady Valley, as it is full of switchbacks - choose an alternate route if your GPS tries to send you that way!
Airports
Our two closest airports are Tri-Cities, TN (1 hour 15 mins) and Charlotte, NC (3 hours).
Lodging
In the Mountain City area, check out vacation rentals on the Johnson County website, or AirBnB and VRBO.
Other nearby towns and cities to consider:
Damascus, VA (25 min)
Abingdon, VA (45 min)
Boone, NC (40 min)
Blowing Rock, NC (1 hour)
Elizabethton, TN (1 hour)
Johnson City, TN (1 hour 15 mins)
Dining
Mountain City has many fast food restaurants, as well as...
Suba's - American classics and excellent desserts, reservations strongly recommended
Know Better Coffee - friendly coffee and great bagels - our favorite!
Poblano's - Mexican in a fun atmosphere
Mountain Cheers Grill Haus - burgers and more
La Cucina - stellar homemade Italian. Cash only, reservations strongly recommended
Jen's West Main Cafe - traditional American breakfast and lunch
421 Creamery - ice cream!
Further afield, we recommend (more to come!):
Stick Boy Bread Co and Kitchen, 2 locations in Boone, NC - creative sandwiches on house-baked bread, plus soup, salad & coffee
Wilson's Cafe - Damascus, VA - familiar comfort food
The Tipsy Bear, Damascus, VA - bar and grill, pizza, wings, etc.
128 Pecan, right across from A Likely Yarn in Abingdon, VA - American cuisine with a southern flair
The Crabby Cafe, Hampton, TN - Fresh seafood
Big Dan's BBQ, Elizabethton
Red Chili, Elizabethton - Korean cuisine
J's Corner, Elizabethton - counter service, great burgers and shakes
The Coffee Company, Elizabethton
Ridgewood BBQ, Bluff City - old-fashioned BBQ
Juniper, Johnson City, TN - upscale dining with great cocktails
Red Meze, Johnson City, TN - Mediterranean
Label - Johnson City, TN - eatery with an eclectic, international menu
Juan Siao - Johnson City, TN - Asian/Mexican fusion
Freiberg's - Johnson City, TN - delicious authentic German food
Cootie Brown's - Johnson City, TN - Casual, eclectic menu with a fun atmosphere
Things to do in the area
In Mountain City:
Visit the Johnson County Center for the Arts to experience local craft and art.
"Musical Mural Mile" - Enjoy a walk through the beautiful downtown area whose history with music runs as deep as the hills. Follow a series of murals that tell the story of Johnson County's rich musical heritage.
On the evening of Saturday, June 7, get your tickets for the Surefire Bluegrass Band at Heritage Hall Theatre.
For outdoor enthusiasts, the Doe Mountain Recreation Area is amazing, with a huge network of trails and a great hike up to the fire tower for spectacular views.
Further Afield:
Visit A Likely Yarn, our closest LYS, in Abingdon, VA.
Visit a farmer's market in Johnson City or Boone, NC on Saturday morning.
Hike a little bit of the Appalachian Trail through Damascus, VA or over the Watauga Dam in Elizabethton, TN.
Visit Sycamore Shoals State Park, and learn about the history of Elizabethton, TN.
Discover the birthplace of country music in Bristol TN/VA.
Travis Tritt is playing at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Bristol on June 6.
For more detailed information on where to stay/eat/shop/explore in our area:
https://www.visitmountaincitytn.com/
https://mainstreetelizabethton.com/
https://visitjohnsoncitytn.com/
https://explorebristol.com/
https://visitabingdonvirginia.com/
https://www.visitdamascus.org/
https://www.exploreboone.com/
https://blowingrock.com/