Johnson City’s best local businesses

The 145 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Sep 10

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145 businesses across 12 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants46 places · newest: Si Señor Mexican Grill, Aug 14
• 02Beauty14 places · newest: Haven Salon & Spa, Aug 2
• 03Shopping10 places · newest: Sweet Blessings Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment7 places · newest: Pine Oaks Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife6 places · newest: Cafe Lola Bistro, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets10 places · newest: Lazy Lady Baking Co., Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage9 places · newest: Wags to Riches Thrift Store, Aug 2
• 08Health & Wellness6 places · newest: Soleus Massage, Aug 2
• 09Arts & Culture9 places · newest: Reece Museum, Aug 2
• 10Home & Garden14 places · newest: Atlas Kitchen and Bath, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts7 places · newest: Cross Stitch & Crafts, Aug 2
• 12Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Jul 21

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• Auntie Ruth's Doughnuts & Pretzels at King's Corner

  Cafes

  Cinnamon sugar rings fried every morning, pretzels you tear into with zero regrets, and a solid cup of coffee to seal the deal. Auntie…

  120 S Dossett Dr · auntieruthsdoughnuts.com ↗

• Dos Gatos Coffee Bar

  Cafes

  No cats here, just excellent coffee, tasty eats, and baristas who make the whole thing feel like your neighborhood living room. Dos Gatos…

  238 E Main St · dosgatoscoffee.com ↗

• Carver Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Need a midweek reset that actually feels like home? Carver Park is the longtime neighborhood hub where the Carver Recreation Center packs…

  322 W Watauga Ave · johnsoncitytn.org ↗

• The Stock Pot

  Services

  Casual restaurant supply store supplying home chefs as well as commercial customers.

  3215 Hanover Rd · thestockpotjc.com ↗

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