Tri Cities’s best local businesses

The 113 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 Aug 2

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113 businesses across 10 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants38 places · newest: Gourmet and Company, Aug 2
• 02Beauty11 places · newest: Haven Salon & Spa, Aug 2
• 03Shopping5 places · newest: Sweet Blessings Boutique, Aug 2
• 04Entertainment9 places · newest: Pine Oaks Golf Course, Aug 2
• 05Nightlife5 places · newest: Blue Ridge Comedy Club, Aug 2
• 06Bakeries & Sweets7 places · newest: Lazy Lady Baking Co., Aug 2
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage5 places · newest: Wags to Riches Thrift Store, Aug 2
• 08Arts & Culture8 places · newest: Reece Museum, Aug 2
• 09Home & Garden13 places · newest: Atlas Kitchen and Bath, Aug 2
• 10Hobbies, Books, & Crafts6 places · newest: Cross Stitch & Crafts, Aug 2

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• Academy Sports + Outdoors

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain selling athletic apparel & footwear, plus outdoor gear & fitness equipment.

  925 Hamilton Pl (Johnson City) · academy.com ↗

• DICK'S Sporting Goods

  Sporting Goods

  Sporting goods chain with equipment, apparel & footwear for athletics, outdoor recreation & fitness.

  2011 N Roan St (Johnson City) · stores.dickssportinggoods.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 (Johnson City) · johnsoncitytn.org ↗

• 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 (Johnson City) · dosgatoscoffee.com ↗

• Soleus Massage

  Health & Wellness

  Soleus Massage has been helping Johnson City unwind since 2004 with a calm lineup you can mix and match, from infrared sauna and float…

  2106 W Mountcastle Dr #3 (Johnson City) · soleusmassage.com ↗

• The Stock Pot

  Services

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

  3215 Hanover Rd (Johnson City) · thestockpotjc.com ↗

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