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Johnson City Living

By Colin Johnson

We're chatting about the people, places, events, and flavors that make Johnson City, Tennessee a lovely place to live. An interview show hosted by Colin Johnson.

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137. Family-Friendly Things to Do in Johnson City

Johnson City LivingMay 26, 2023

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137. Family-Friendly Things to Do in Johnson City

137. Family-Friendly Things to Do in Johnson City

On today's episode Colin shares some of his favorite family-friendly things to do in Johnson City TN. This includes hikes, lakes, and downtown activities! There is so much to do in the area and Colin will continue to share some of his favorites!

If you are looking at buying or selling a house, or if you are interested in investing in real estate, contact Colin Johnson and he will help you out.

Thank you for listening!


Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC


May 26, 202310:06
136. Trivia with Budds

136. Trivia with Budds

On today's episode, Colin sits down with Ryan Budds, founder of Trivia with Budds! They discuss how Ryan got into hosting trivia, some awesome stories from his acting and trivia career, and what brought him to Johnson City! Reach out to Ryan if you'd like to find the latest location where he'll be hosting trivia! Thank you for listening!

Be sure to check out his podcast: Trivia with Budds https://www.triviawithbudds.com/podcast Connect with Ryan: https://www.triviawithbudds.com/ Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/ Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN. Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC


May 19, 202343:41
135. Scratch Made Baked Goods with Lazy Lady Baking Co.

135. Scratch Made Baked Goods with Lazy Lady Baking Co.

On today's episode, Colin sits down with Maren Close, owner and founder of Lazy Lady Baking Company in Johnson City, TN! Head over to her bake shop for some tasty, sweet and savory, treats! Thank you for listening!

Connect with Maren: https://www.lazyladybakes.com/

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC

May 12, 202338:22
134. Somersaults, Flips, and Landings with Dulci Miller

134. Somersaults, Flips, and Landings with Dulci Miller

On today's episode, Colin sits down with Dulci Miller, one of the owners of Appalachian Star Gymnastics. They talk about how awesome it is having a place to practice gymnastics, tumbling, and other related activities here in Johnson City! Thank you for listening!

Connect with Dulci: https://www.appstarsgym.com/

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC



May 05, 202338:20
133. Steps to Listing and Selling Your Home

133. Steps to Listing and Selling Your Home

On today's episode Colin takes you through the steps of listing/selling a house. From finding you a realtor, to signing the final documents, he breaks it down and lets you know what to expect through the process.

If you are looking at buying or selling a house, or if you are interested in investing in real estate, contact Colin Johnson and he will help you out.

Thank you for listening!


Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC


Apr 28, 202337:12
132. Food, Flavor, and Adventure with Nathan Brand from Timber!

132. Food, Flavor, and Adventure with Nathan Brand from Timber!

On today's episode, Colin sits down with Nathan Brand, one of the owners and founders of the restaurant Timber! located in Johnson City, TN. They go over the food and bar menu, and talk about how important it is to have a neighborhood style restaurant in town. Thank you for listening!

Connect with Nathan: https://www.timberjc.com/

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC


Apr 21, 202348:04
131. The Syrup Shop with Jessica Edmisten

131. The Syrup Shop with Jessica Edmisten

On today's episode, Colin sits down with Jessica Edmisten, owner and founder of The Syrup Shop. They discuss how she got started in the syrup business and tips on living a healthy lifestyle. Thank you for listening! Connect with Jessica: https://www.thejcsyrupshop.com/ Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/ Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN. Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC

Apr 14, 202337:20
130. Ten Steps to Buying a House

130. Ten Steps to Buying a House

On today's episode Colin takes you through the 10 steps of buying a house. From finding you a realtor, to relaxing in your brand new home, he breaks it down and lets you know what to expect through the process.

If you are looking at buying or selling a house, or if you are interested in investing in real estate, contact Colin Johnson and he will help you out.

Thank you for listening!


Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC

Apr 07, 202336:08
129. Hannah Dederick, Blue Willow Bridal

129. Hannah Dederick, Blue Willow Bridal

On today's episode, Colin sits down with Hannah Dederick, owner and founder of Blue Willow Bridal in Johnson City, Tennessee. She also owns the Willow Room and Shop Hunter Bleu. They talk about her journey in becoming a business owner, and how she has found success in the Johnson City community. Thank you for listening!

Connect with Hannah: IG @bluewillowbridal1

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC


Mar 31, 202339:49
128. Besiah Fahngon, Kaifa Events

128. Besiah Fahngon, Kaifa Events

On today's episode, Colin sits down with Besiah Fahngon, Creative Director and Founder of Kaifa, An Experiential Marketing Company. They discuss all things Johnson City and how Besiah is finding success running a small business and going to ETSU at the same time. Thank you for listening!

Connect with Besiah: https://kaifaevents.com/

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC


Mar 24, 202330:01
127. Colin and Carly Johnson

127. Colin and Carly Johnson

On today's episode we FLIP the SCRIPT. Colin's lovely wife Carly interviews Colin so that you, the listeners, can get to know him a little bit better. They talk about some things they love about Johnson City, as well as some Real Estate topics. Colin will begin sharing information in the Real Estate industry in future episodes to keep you updated on trends in the market. We hope you enjoy this episode! Thanks for listening!

Connect: IG @colinandcarly

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC

Mar 17, 202355:42
126. Finding a New Home in Johnson City with Emmett Brost

126. Finding a New Home in Johnson City with Emmett Brost

On today's episode, Colin sits down with Emmett Brost, franchise owner of Budget Blinds in the TRI-cities area. Emmett recently moved with his family from Washington state. They were avid listeners of the podcast and found it a wonderful resource for people relocating to the region. Thanks for listening!

Connect with Emmett: https://www.instagram.com/budgetblindstricitiestn/

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC

Mar 10, 202347:53
125. Robins on Roan with Meredith Copp & Laurie Norris

125. Robins on Roan with Meredith Copp & Laurie Norris

On today's episode, Colin sits down with Meredith Copp and Laurie Norris. Meredith is the owner of Robins on Roan and Laurie is an artist. Laurie will be displaying her art at Meredith's store, so stop by, enjoy some art, and get yourself a custom frame made!  Enjoy the episode!  Thanks for listening!

Connect with Meredith: http://www.robinsonroan.com/

Connect with Laurie: IG: l.norris.design

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC

Mar 03, 202330:37
124. Azlinn Hope

124. Azlinn Hope

On today's episode, Colin sits down with Azlinn Hope Edwards, owner and founder of Azlinn Hope Clothing! They discuss having a career in the fashion industry and how Azlinn started a successful store here in downtown Johnson City Tennessee.  Enjoy the episode!  Thanks for listening!

Shop Azlinn Hope Clothing Online: https://azlinnhope.com/

Connect with Azlinn: https://azlinnhope.com/pages/contact-us

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC


Feb 24, 202336:19
123. Jared Jarvis Photography, Hike Solo Outdoors

123. Jared Jarvis Photography, Hike Solo Outdoors

On today's episode, Colin sits down with Jared Jarvis. Jared is a photographer based in Johnson City. He does weddings, portraits, events, etc. Be sure to reach out for any of your photography needs (link below). Jared is also an avid hiker and runs a page on Facebook called Hike Solo Outdoors!  Enjoy the episode!  Thanks for listening!  

Connect with Jared: https://www.jaredjarvisphoto.com/ 

Hike Solo Outdoors: https://www.facebook.com/hikesolo 

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/ 

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.  

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC

Feb 17, 202339:05
122. Dr. Tim Duane with Advocate Integrated Medicine

122. Dr. Tim Duane with Advocate Integrated Medicine

On today's episode, Colin interviews Dr Tim Duane of Advocate Integrated Medicine. They discuss Tim's business and how to keep your body healthy and happy!  Enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

Connect with Dr. Tim Duane: https://aimtricities.com/

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC


Feb 10, 202350:05
121. Patrick Mitchell, Grace Fellowship Church

121. Patrick Mitchell, Grace Fellowship Church

On today's episode, Colin interviews Patrick Mitchell, Executive Pastor of Ministries at Grace Fellowship Church. They discuss what's going on at Grace Fellowship and some of Patrick's experiences as a pastor!  Enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

Connect with Patrick: gfcnow.com

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC


Feb 03, 202344:39
120. Jennifer Clements, Executive Director at ETSU Martin Center

120. Jennifer Clements, Executive Director at ETSU Martin Center

On today's episode, Colin interviews Jennifer Clements, Executive Director of Martin Center, and University Events. They discuss all of the upcoming events that the ETSU Martin Center is bringing to Johnson City. There is a lot to look forward to this year!  Enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

Connect with Jennifer: https://www.etsu.edu/martin-center/about/staff.php

Visit https://www.etsu.edu/martin-center/ for more info!

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Produced by Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media LLC


Jan 27, 202333:54
119. Stephanie Thiel, Honeybee Wildflowers

119. Stephanie Thiel, Honeybee Wildflowers

On today's episode, Colin interviews Stephanie Thiel, owner and founder of Honeybee Wildflowers.  Enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

Connect with Stephanie on instagram: @honeybeewildflowers

Visit honeybeewildflowers.com for more info!

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.


Jan 20, 202328:54
118. Gabi Smith, Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking

118. Gabi Smith, Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking

On today's episode, Colin interviews  Gabi Smith of the Community Coalition Against Human Trafficking. Enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

Learn More About CCAHT: https://growfreetn.org/

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Jan 13, 202325:55
117. Katie Jenkins, Thoughtful Vintage

117. Katie Jenkins, Thoughtful Vintage

On today's episode, Colin interviews Katie Jenkins, owner and founder of Thoughtful Vintage. For more info give Katie a follow on Instagram! Enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

Contact Katie: IG @thoughtful_vintage

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.


Jan 06, 202321:30
116. Josh Sims, Sims & Sons Flooring

116. Josh Sims, Sims & Sons Flooring

 On today's episode, Colin interviews Josh Sims, owner of Sims & Sons Flooring in Johnson City. Reach out to them for any of your flooring needs. Enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

Contact Josh: https://www.simsandsonflooring.com/

Contact Colin: https://www.colinandcarly.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Dec 30, 202229:37
115. John Brady, Patriot Popcorn

115. John Brady, Patriot Popcorn

On today's episode, Colin interviews John Brady, owner of Patriot Popcorn in downtown Johnson City. Go pay them a visit for some delicious popcorn and a hot cup of coffee. Enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.


Dec 16, 202231:29
114. Logan Bryant, East Tennessee Eats and Drinks

114. Logan Bryant, East Tennessee Eats and Drinks

On today's episode, Colin interviews Logan Bryant, founder of East Tennessee Eats and Drinks, which is a local food and drink club that explores all the delicious restaurants and bars that East Tennessee has to offer. Enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

For more info visit https://easttneatsndrinks.com/

If you would like to join East Tennessee Eats and Drinks, visit https://www.patreon.com/Easttneatsndrinks

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.


Dec 09, 202244:35
113. Gabriel Logan, Truvelont

113. Gabriel Logan, Truvelont

On today's episode, Colin interviews Gabriel Logan of Truvelont, a non-profit organization with the goal of serving the community in a variety of ways. They discuss Gabriels journey through life and how he became a part of Truvelont. Enjoy the episode!

Thanks for listening!

For more info visit Truvelont YouTube channel: Truvelont

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Dec 02, 202233:17
112. Ketmanee Whitlock, Edify Salon

112. Ketmanee Whitlock, Edify Salon

On today's episode, Colin interviews Ketmanee Whitlock, owner and founder of Edify Salon in downtown Johnson City. They talk about her journey in life, how she came to be the owner of a successful hair salon, and what brought her to Johnson City, TN. 

Thanks for listening!

For more info visit https://www.edifysalon.org/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Nov 25, 202236:51
111. Paul Boynton, Off Leash Social

111. Paul Boynton, Off Leash Social

On today's episode, Colin interviews Paul Boynton, owner of Off Leash Social in Johnson City. 

Off Leash Social is a new outdoor bar/dog park located in Johnson City. If you are looking for a great place to hang out and relax while also letting your dog out to play, this is the place. 

Thanks for listening! 

For more info visit offleashsocial.com

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Nov 18, 202236:51
110. Dustin Schlegel, Reliance Appliance

110. Dustin Schlegel, Reliance Appliance

On today's episode Colin sits down with Dustin Schlegel, owner of Reliance Appliance. His business is focused on repairing and maintaining appliances in the home. 

Contact Dustin @ relianceappliancetn@gmail.com or 423-647-3399

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Nov 11, 202235:11
109. Chris Dodge, Adventuring in the Moment

109. Chris Dodge, Adventuring in the Moment

On today's episode we have Chris Dodge. Chris Dodge recently moved here from Maine and tells his story about how he made it to Johnson City! Thanks for listening!

Check out Chris's YouTube channel: Adventuring in the Moment

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Nov 04, 202237:38
108. Gary Ellis, Outpost Roasters

108. Gary Ellis, Outpost Roasters

On today's episode Colin sits down with Gary Ellis, owner and founder of Outpost Roasters coffee. They talk about all things coffee, including some coffee tasting during the episode. Go check out Outpost Roasters on Instagram and see where they are going to be next so you can grab yourself a bag of delicious coffee!

Thank you for listening!

Links from the episode: outpostroastersjc.com

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Oct 28, 202234:15
107. Rucht Lilivivat, Online Dungeon Master

107. Rucht Lilivivat, Online Dungeon Master

On today's episode Colin sits down with Rucht Lilivivat, long-time resident of Johnson City and Online Dungeon Master. Rucht runs campaigns for D&D and other "Role Playing Games" online and in person here in Johnson City. Links are below if you are interested in connecting further with Rucht. 

Thank you for listening!

Links from the episode: awardwinninggamemaster.com

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Oct 21, 202241:57
106. Sarah Barnett with Simply Sorted

106. Sarah Barnett with Simply Sorted

On today's episode Colin sits down with Sarah Barnett, Owner and Founder of Simply Sorted in Johnson City. She helps clients organize their homes and businesses in a practical and refreshing way.  

Thank you for listening!

Links from the episode: https://simplysortedco.com

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Oct 14, 202239:22
105. Kalen Arnold with Lady Fit Studio

105. Kalen Arnold with Lady Fit Studio

On today's episode Colin sits down with Kalen Arnold, Owner and Founder of Lady Fit Studio in Johnson City.

Thank you for listening!

Links from the episode: https://ladyfitstudio.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Oct 07, 202239:38
104. Sean and Jammie McCoy with Mulligans Gaming Pub

104. Sean and Jammie McCoy with Mulligans Gaming Pub

On today's episode Colin sits down with Sean and Jammie McCoy from Mulligans Gaming Pub in downtown Johnson City.

Thank you for listening!

Links from the episode: https://mulligansgamingpub.com/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Sep 30, 202237:03
103. Lora and Bradley Eshbach with The Generalist

103. Lora and Bradley Eshbach with The Generalist

On today's episode Colin sits down with Lora and Bradley Eshbach, founders of The Generalist store in downtown Johnson City.

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Links: https://thegeneralist.store/

About The Generalist: "The Generalist is a shared vision from us, Lora and Bradley Eshbach. 👋🏻

Lora comes from the arts, performance, and events world, Bradley from marketing and consulting, both of us spent the last decade in Chicago. With complementary skills as entrepreneurs, organizers, creative thinkers, and strategists, we're hell-bent on building The Generalist into something special.

Alternative forms of retail (think: General Stores, antique malls, flea markets, junk shops, army/navy surplus, basement boutiques) have thrived in Appalachia by blending community, commerce and creative problem solving.

In this tradition, we aim to be way more than a landlord or wholesaler to our talented vendors. We want to be the launching pad for anyone interested in turning their craft or skill into a business in Appalachia. We're obsessed with breaking the barriers entrepreneurs face (big and small) through shared resources, collective buying power, and a community space where anyone with an idea and some curiosity can thrive."

Sep 23, 202236:53
102. Jake Amos, ETSU Golf Coach

102. Jake Amos, ETSU Golf Coach

On today's episode Colin sits down with Jake Amos, Head Coach of ETSU Golf.

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Sep 16, 202239:06
101. David Blackburn with ETSU Football

101. David Blackburn with ETSU Football

On today's episode Colin sits down with David Blackburn with ETSU Football.

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Sep 09, 202230:31
100. Leighton Hart, Founder of Johnson City Living

100. Leighton Hart, Founder of Johnson City Living

On today's episode Colin sits down with Leighton Hart, founder of the Johnson City Living Podcast, and owner of Market Street Media.

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Sep 02, 202230:48
99. Doni McCarty, Founder of Dudes of Hazards Golf League

99. Doni McCarty, Founder of Dudes of Hazards Golf League

On today's episode Colin sits down with Doni McCarty, founder of the Dudes of Hazards golf league, and host of Dudes of Hazards Radio. 

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Aug 12, 202237:04
98. Ashley Cavender, Meet the Mountains Festival

98. Ashley Cavender, Meet the Mountains Festival

On today's episode Colin sits down with Ashley Cavender, Event Coordinator for Visit Johnson City. They talk about the Meet the Mountains Festival coming up August 19-20. 

If you'd like to be involved with Meet the Mountains, visit https://www.mtmfest.com/

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Jul 15, 202231:12
97. Dave McAuley from Summit Leadership

97. Dave McAuley from Summit Leadership

On today's episode Colin sits down with Dave McAuley from Summit Leadership.

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.


Jul 08, 202234:48
96. John Hunter CEO for Beacon Financial

96. John Hunter CEO for Beacon Financial

On today's episode Colin sits down with John Hunter, CEO for Beacon Financial and City Commissioner for Johnson City. 

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Jul 01, 202237:22
95. Rachel Holmes, Petite Sweets

95. Rachel Holmes, Petite Sweets

On today's episode Colin sits down with Rachel Holmes, owner of Petite Sweets in Johnson City.

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

May 27, 202232:17
94. Dr. Richard Sander

94. Dr. Richard Sander

On today's episode Colin sits down with Dr. Richard Sander, Athletic Director at ETSU. 

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

May 20, 202256:41
93. The Project BBQ Boys

93. The Project BBQ Boys

On today's episode Colin sits down with Alex Weaver and Cody Hill from Project BBQ. Make sure to go stop by and get you some delicious Texas-style BBQ!

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

May 09, 202245:37
92. Aaron Murphy, Johnson City Commissioner

92. Aaron Murphy, Johnson City Commissioner

On today's episode Colin sits down with Aaron Murphy, Johnson City Commissioner. They talk about what's going on in Johnson City, and his work with the Good Samaritan Ministries.

Thank you for listening!

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Apr 29, 202252:05
91. Marissa & Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media

91. Marissa & Mitch McGarry with Maypop Media

On today's episode Colin sits down with Marissa & Mitch McGarry, owners of Maypop Media in Johnson City. They talk about the ins and outs of starting and growing a business. 

If you'd like to contact Marissa or Mitch you can email them at hello@maypopmedia.com or find them on IG @maypopmedia

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Apr 22, 202247:18
90. Josh Smith with WJHL News

90. Josh Smith with WJHL News

On today's episode Colin sits down with Josh Smith, Evening Anchor at WJHL News in the Tri-Cities area. They talk about the current state and the future of news. 

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Apr 08, 202245:51
89. Martin Stiegwardt, ETSU Men's Tennis Head Coach

89. Martin Stiegwardt, ETSU Men's Tennis Head Coach

On today's episode Colin chats with Martin Stiegwardt, ETSU Men's Tennis Head Coach. They discuss his journey as a tennis player and how he became the head coach at East Tennessee State University. 

ETSU Tennis Schedule: https://www.etsubucs.com/mtennis/schedule/

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Apr 01, 202250:24
88. Sean Ochsenbein, Emergency Physician

88. Sean Ochsenbein, Emergency Physician

On today's episode Colin chats with Sean Ochsenbein. Sean is an emergency physician in Johnson City. Sean talks about his journey to where he is now, as well as the importance of individual health. 

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.


Mar 11, 202243:56
87. Jim Bolton from Bolton Concrete

87. Jim Bolton from Bolton Concrete

Today Colin chats with Jim Bolton from Bolton Concrete.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Mar 04, 202238:59
86. Phillip Cox with Mitch Cox Developments

86. Phillip Cox with Mitch Cox Developments

Today Colin chats with Phillip Cox from Mitch Cox Developments.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Feb 25, 202240:35
85. Ken Rock from Maple Street Biscuit Company

85. Ken Rock from Maple Street Biscuit Company

Today Colin chats with Ken Rock from Maple Street Biscuit Company.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Feb 18, 202235:10
84. Matt Wilhjelm from State of Franklin Healthcare Associates

84. Matt Wilhjelm from State of Franklin Healthcare Associates

Today Colin chats with Matt Wilhjelm, CFO for State of Franklin Healthcare Associates.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Feb 11, 202239:60
83. Dr. David Johnson from ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine

83. Dr. David Johnson from ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine

Today Colin chats with his dad, Dr. David Johnson, a faculty member at the Quillen College of Medicine.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Jan 28, 202244:06
82. Josh Collins from Trail Solutions

82. Josh Collins from Trail Solutions

Today Colin chats with one of the people who designed and built the Tannery Knobs mountain bike park in downtown Johnson City.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Jan 14, 202234:34
81. Claudia Byrd from Speedway Children's Charities

81. Claudia Byrd from Speedway Children's Charities

On today's show, Colin is joined by Claudia Byrd, executive director of the Bristol chapter of Speedway Children's Charities.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Dec 17, 202143:50
80. David Greene from First Covenant Trust Company

80. David Greene from First Covenant Trust Company

On today's episode, Colin chats with David Greene from First Covenant Trust Company. 

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Dec 10, 202139:57
79. Randy Hensley from Coalition for Kids & The Rock Fellowship

79. Randy Hensley from Coalition for Kids & The Rock Fellowship

On today's episode, Colin chats with Randy Hensley, executive director of Coalition for Kids and pastor of The Rock Fellowship church.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Dec 03, 202141:07
78. Kevin Harkness from The Wellness Center

78. Kevin Harkness from The Wellness Center

On today's episode, Colin chats with Kevin Harkness, director of The Wellness Center fitness facility.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with the Colin & Carly Group at Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Nov 26, 202137:08
77. Millard Silverio from the Colin & Carly Group

77. Millard Silverio from the Colin & Carly Group

On today's episode, Colin chats with Millard Silverio, property manager for the Colin & Carly Group real estate team.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Nov 12, 202137:09
76. Sherry Marion from Open Doors Coffeehouse

76. Sherry Marion from Open Doors Coffeehouse

On today's episode of Johnson City Living, Colin chats with Sherry Marion, owner of Open Doors Coffeehouse in Johnson City.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Nov 05, 202137:47
75. Jerry Williams from Red Stone Church Elizabethton

75. Jerry Williams from Red Stone Church Elizabethton

On today's episode, Colin chats with Jerry Williams, pastor of Red Stone Church Elizabethton.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City.

Oct 29, 202138:57
74. David Brown from Sierra Pacific Mortgage

74. David Brown from Sierra Pacific Mortgage

On today's episode, Colin sits down with David Brown from Sierra Pacific Mortgage.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson from Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Oct 22, 202134:17
73. Tim Burchfield from Chick-fil-A

73. Tim Burchfield from Chick-fil-A

On today's episode, Colin chats with Tim Burchfield, one of the earliest restaurant owners in Chick-fil-A's history about delivering exceptional service in the community we all love.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with the Colin & Carly Group at Keller Williams Realty.

Oct 08, 202141:42
72. Jay "The Voice" Sandos from ETSU Athletics

72. Jay "The Voice" Sandos from ETSU Athletics

On today's episode of Johnson City Living, Colin is joined by Jay Sandos from ETSU Athletics.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with the Colin & Carly Group at Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City.

Sep 24, 202145:19
71. Matt McGahey - ETSU Athletics

71. Matt McGahey - ETSU Athletics

In today's episode, Matt McGahey the Senior Associate Athletic Director for External Operations at ETSU joins the show.

Johnson City Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts.

Sep 03, 202128:26
70. Tom Tull, Chief Experience Officer for Ballad Health

70. Tom Tull, Chief Experience Officer for Ballad Health

Today Colin is joined by Tom Tull, chief experience officer for Ballad Health.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City, TN.

Aug 27, 202132:37
69. Ryan McKinney from Keller Williams Realty
Aug 13, 202142:29
68. Josh Mancuso
Jul 30, 202143:51
67. Nathan Buckmaster from Bonefish Grill
Jul 16, 202143:45
66. Ryan White - Teacher, Coach, and Award Winning Barber
Jul 09, 202157:46
65. Leya Martinez from Redeemer Community Church
Jul 02, 202147:27
64. Tuan Nguyen from Cardinal Financial
Jun 25, 202147:33
63. Leighton Hart from Market Street Media
Jun 18, 202133:42
62. Lisa Forbes from InterVarsity at ETSU
Jun 11, 202133:17
61. Will Odom from UpperEast Tennessee Young Life
Jun 04, 202146:20
60. Jerry Caldwell from Bristol Motor Speedway
May 28, 202138:29
59. James McNeill from The Well
May 21, 202148:31
58. Mattie Montgomery from the Altar Fellowship
May 14, 202150:35
57. Brett Mayes from the Seeley & Mayes Law Firm
May 07, 202142:47
56. Dr. Brian Noland - President of East Tennessee State University

56. Dr. Brian Noland - President of East Tennessee State University

On today's episode, Colin welcomes special guest Dr. Brian Noland, president of East Tennessee State University.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson with the Colin & Carly Group at Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City.

Apr 30, 202140:22
55. Dr. James Jacobs - Indian Trail Intermediate School
Apr 23, 202140:13
54. Joe Grandy - Mayor of Washington County, Tennessee
Apr 16, 202148:47
53. Jose Castillo on Building a Flavorful Community
Apr 09, 202134:31
52. Spencer and Nicole Teal
Apr 02, 202148:58
51. Randy Almanzor from C.S. McCullough's Barber Shop
Mar 26, 202145:19
50. Lifelong Public Servant Jenny Brock
Mar 19, 202150:19
49. Ben Holland from Providence Academy
Mar 12, 202156:33
48. Will Graybeal from Bristol Orthotics & Prosthetics

48. Will Graybeal from Bristol Orthotics & Prosthetics

In today's episode, Colin sits down with Will Graybeal, owner of Bristol Orthotics & Prosthetics.

Johnson City Living is hosted by Colin Johnson of the Colin & Carly Group at Keller Williams Realty in Johnson City.

Johnson City Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with:

Better Every Day with Brad Weems

I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney

Johnson City Living with Colin Johnson

Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas

The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney

One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea

Barber College Success with Craig Charles

The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems

Allpointswhole with Krista Wright

Doing Good with Dr. Becky Powers and Josh Smith

Mar 05, 202132:58
47. Michael Marion from Rise Up
Feb 26, 202155:32
46. Rafael Zabala from Stir Fry Restaurant Group
Feb 19, 202132:59
45. Meet the New Host of Johnson City Living
Feb 12, 202118:12
44. !! BEST CITY FOR NEW HOME BUYERS !!
Jan 29, 202106:16
43. Special shout-outs to end a ridiculous year
Dec 31, 202011:51
42. Amanda Brown and Liz Judd from the Boy Mom Meets Girl Mom podcast
Dec 09, 202039:52
41. Cyrus Fees: Global broadcasting star and local biz owner
Dec 02, 202033:26
40. Adam Taylor and Abraham McIntyre: Coaching our neighbors of out of financial crisis
Oct 14, 202034:15
39. Cortney Stewart: An epic Johnson City Facebook group that brings people together

39. Cortney Stewart: An epic Johnson City Facebook group that brings people together

On today’s episode of JCL, I’m talking with Cortney Stewart. By day, Cortney is a real estate agent with Evans & Evans, as well as a wife and mother. Earlier this year, Cortney started a Facebook page that I’m a little obsessed with called Moving to and Living in Johnson City. Cortney started the group as a way to introduce Johnson City to out-of-towners who might consider moving here (and to offer her services as a real estate agent) but the group has taken on a life of its own and now boasts more than 2,000 members.

If you live in Johnson City, if you’re thinking about moving to Johnson City, or if you used to live here but want to keep tabs on how we’re doing, you’re going to want to be in Cortney’s group. It’s really well run and is a bright spot on social media.

Sep 30, 202021:33
38. Swapping Podcasts with Kelly Rhea's One Conversation at a Time
Sep 03, 202043:41
37. Why Are So Many People Moving to Johnson City?
Aug 26, 202014:43
36. Whitney Goetz: Coming home to serve her fellow ETSU alumni
Aug 19, 202022:20
35. Jeremy Tudor: Helping people find meaning in their careers
Jul 29, 202030:05
34. Jack Rhea: Homegrown All American with a bright future in golf

34. Jack Rhea: Homegrown All American with a bright future in golf

Today’s show features my chat with Jack Rhea. Jack is a Johnson City native and has made a name for himself as a standout golfer as a junior golfer, then in high school at Science Hill, and has spent the last three years on the nationally recognized ETSU men’s golf team.

Even though his junior year was cut short by a global pandemic, Jack won the individual title at the Bank of Tennessee Intercollegiate, where he shot a 63 to help nail down his win. Jack is also getting ready to make his second appearance in the US Amateur Championship, which is being played at Bandon Dunes in Oregon in early August. Two years ago, Jack shot a 69 in the US Amateur at Pebble Beach to earn a spot in the match play event.

If you don’t follow golf, qualifying for the US Amateur is a really big deal, and shooting 69 at Pebble Beach is extraordinary.

In today’s interview we’re talking about how Jack got started playing golf, how he handled the abrupt end of his junior season, what his thoughts are about making a run at turning pro, and we even dive into how he’s been spending his time in quarantine.

Johnson City Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with:

Better Every Day with Brad Weems

I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney

Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard

Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart

Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas

The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney

One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea

Barber College Success with Craig Charles

The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems

Allpointswhole with Krista Wright

Jul 15, 202029:37
33. Maggie Wood: Helping women get a step ahead

33. Maggie Wood: Helping women get a step ahead

Today’s guest is Maggie Wood. Maggie and her husband John are relatively new to Johnson City, but they haven’t wasted any time digging in and making a contribution to our fine city. Maggie is the executive director of A Step Ahead Foundation Tricities, a nonprofit that helps prevent unplanned pregnancies by connecting women with long acting, reversible contraception regardless of their ability to pay.

I learned a lot from my chat with Maggie, including some of the economic and public health consequences of unplanned pregnancy and the barriers that stand between a lot of women and the support they need.

You’ll also want to tune in to hear about how Maggie and her husband discovered Johnson City, and the moment they knew this would be their new home.

Johnson Cit Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. The full Market Street Media roster includes:

Better Every Day with Brad Weems

I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney

Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard

Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart

Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas

The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney

One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea

Barber College Success with Craig Charles

The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems

Allpointswhole with Krista Wright

Jul 08, 202033:37
32. Jason Flack: Pulling inspiration from comics, cartoons, and the city he calls home

32. Jason Flack: Pulling inspiration from comics, cartoons, and the city he calls home

This week my guest is Jason Flack. Jason was born and raised in Johnson City and is a working artist. In today’s episode Jason shares the story of how he discovered his talents at a very early age, and honed his craft by pulling inspiration from the cartoons, comic books, and epic movies of his childhood.

I really enjoyed this chat with Jason, because he’s not a guy who’s afraid to be honest and real. In the interview you’ll hear him talk about the tension around creating art that makes a statement and how that impacts earning a living as an artist. He’s also a passionate advocate for local artists, and isn’t afraid to make his voice heard when he sees an opportunity to advance the works of local artists.

I’ll wrap up by saying Jason is also a very generous guy, and even indulged me when I asked if he’d sketch something on my whiteboard in the studio. Go check out the Johnson City Living instagram account to check that out.

Johnson City Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. The full Market Street Media roster includes:

Better Every Day with Brad Weems

I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney

Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard

Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart

Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas

The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney

One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea

Barber College Success with Craig Charles

The Huddle with Spencer Huddleston and Brad Weems

Allpointswhole with Krista Wright

Jul 01, 202058:24
31. Jay Allen: You can be anything you want, so why not be colossal?
Jun 17, 202018:10
30. Kim Blaine: Being a good neighbor is good business
Jun 10, 202026:51
29. Tyler Deaver: How I landed my dream job in Johnson City
May 27, 202021:60
28. Lindsey Mitchell: How solving a common problem for families led to a blossoming business

28. Lindsey Mitchell: How solving a common problem for families led to a blossoming business

Our guest on the Johnson City Living podcast today is Lindsey Mitchell, founder of Mayfair Market and The Table at Mayfair Market.

Lindsey and her husband Patrick (along with their four young kids) recently moved BACK to Johnson City after spending a few years in Savannah. Before they moved to Savannah, Lindsey started a business from home called The Table, which provided delicious ready-when-you-are meals to help lighten the “oh no, what are we going to have for dinner?” burden for busy families. The Table grew like wildfire and now that the Mitchells are back in Johnson City, she’s picking right back up where she left off, but with enhanced offerings and expanding into home goods and gift items.

You’re going to want to see the stuff she’s making!

In the episode, Lindsey shares about where she got the idea for The Table in the first place; the challenge that led her to start creating physical products, and what it was like making meals for hundreds of people in her home kitchen.

Johnson City Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. The full Market Street Media roster includes:

Better Every Day with Brad Weems

I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney

Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard

Johnson City Living with Leighton Hart

Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas

The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney

One Conversation at a Time with Kelly Rhea

May 20, 202041:39
27. Craig Charles and Wendy Charles: How a skill can change your life
May 13, 202026:09
26. Will Odom: Johnson City's most elusive bagels
Apr 29, 202031:07
25. Tina Wilson: Creating beautiful images and irresistible environments

25. Tina Wilson: Creating beautiful images and irresistible environments

Today’s interview is one we recorded live and in person in the Market Street Media studios in downtown Johnson City. And I’m glad we got to record it in person because it ended up being a really lovely conversation.

My guest for today’s episode is Tina Wilson. Tina Wilson is the owner of Tina Wilson Photography and Reclaimed Inspired Goods. In our conversation, we talk about Tina’s early days in photography, traveling around the country shooting 40-60 family portraits a day, to building her own premium lifestyle photography business, to creating a home goods retail store and design studio in downtown Johnson City.

One thing I appreciated about this conversation is that Tina was willing to share the highs...and the lows...of the journey to where she is today. Tina is a great example of what can happen when you combine a big vision with a lot of hard work AND faith that everything will work out.

Apr 22, 202050:32
24. Mary Ellen Miller: Ten tips for work-at-home success
Apr 03, 202019:14
23. Andy Dietrich: How to work together to get more done

23. Andy Dietrich: How to work together to get more done

Apr 01, 202042:42
22. Ashley Cox: Harness the power of your personal stories
Mar 25, 202033:21
21. Kristan Spear & Leslie Salling: Innovative programs to serve the community
Mar 18, 202036:15
20. Valentina Escobar Gonzalez: Starting a business from scratch when you don't know anyone

20. Valentina Escobar Gonzalez: Starting a business from scratch when you don't know anyone

Today we’re talking with Valentina Escobar Gonzalez, founder of Beyond Engagement Social Media Solutions.

Valentina is a native of Miami and in our conversation she talks about what brought her to Johnson City, and how she launched her business after moving here.

I’ll tell you, after hearing Valentina’s story, I have a lot of respect for what she’s accomplished. She moved here not knowing a soul, and through a ton of hard work and a lot of hours networking at community events, she’s now a well known local expert on how businesses can use social media to their advantage.

In our interview, she talks about launching a business in a city where you don’t know anyone, boundaries with social media, and why she’s taking intense ballroom dancing lessons to benefit a local nonprofit.

Johnson City Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts, along with:

Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard

(under)stated

The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney

Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas

I See You, Mama: A Maternal Mental Health Podcast with Kristina Dulaney

Better Every Day with Brad Weems

Mar 11, 202037:01
19. Ashley Cavender: Healthy, hearty meals for EVERYONE at One Acre Cafe
Mar 09, 202022:06
18. Kat Latham: How to serve a family of customers and a city in need

18. Kat Latham: How to serve a family of customers and a city in need

Today’s guest on the Johnson City Living podcast is Kat Latham.

In 2014, Kat and her husband Eric opened Johnson City Brewing Company in downtown Johnson City. At the time, they were the only brewery in Johnson City, and of course in the years since, brewing in downtown has flourished as others have followed the path that Kat and Eric paved.

Also, there’s something really important I need to tell you about today’s show. I ended up cutting about a third of the episode after we finished our interview. I hated to lose that part, because that section speaks a lot to who Kat is, but Kat asked me to cut it and it was the right thing to do, which also speaks a lot to who Kat is.

The part I had to cut was about a career change Kat made about a year ago.

When Kat was growing up, her dad was a firefighter at Dulles airport in Virginia. Because of his schedule, he was very involved in Kat’s childhood...he was the guy who comes on the field trips, the guy who’s around to help with homework, and the guy who can pitch in with after-school activities. Kat grew up seeing that you can be a good citizen, good provider and a good parent at the same time.

Sadly, Kat’s dad passed away about a year and half ago. But she described how even though he wasn’t a Johnson City firefighter, the Johnson City fire department sent 4 members of their honor guard to stand watch over her father at his funeral service AND the Dulles fire department sent 2 members of their honor guard all the way down here to Johnson City to do the same.

Kat was moved by what she calls this special fraternity of firefighters and how no matter what, they show up for people in need, and she began to toss around the idea of becoming a firefighter herself.

Flash forward to today, and Kat has followed in her father’s footsteps and is a firefighter. Kat works for the Johnson City Fire Department. She says her job with the fire department gives her all the opportunities she saw with her father...she can help support her family, give back to her community, and be around for her kids activities.

Because of the fire department often sees people in times of their deepest need, they have a policy that communications about that work need to go through the chain of command. And like a good employee, Kat didn’t want to do anything to break the fire department’s chain of command.

That’s why I cut our entire conversation about Kat’s experience becoming a firefighter. You’ll have to take my word that it’s a really good story.

Johnson City Living is a member of the Market Street Media podcast network, which includes:

(under)stated

Better Every Day with Brad Weems

The Johnson City Small Business Podcast with Ryan McKinney

Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas

Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard

Mar 04, 202035:27
17. Brent Long: Building a career investing in downtown Johnson City real estate
Mar 02, 202030:49
16. Pai & Christina Mushayamunda: Starting conversations around culture and race in Johnson City
Feb 26, 202040:44
15. Bob Cantler: Helping businesses transform Johnson City into the best place to work and retire
Feb 24, 202022:37
14. Dianna Cantler: "I would love to help anybody start a business" in downtown Johnson City
Feb 19, 202030:42
13. Nathan Brand: Why Johnson City was the perfect place to start a restaurant and raise a family

13. Nathan Brand: Why Johnson City was the perfect place to start a restaurant and raise a family

In this episode we're talking with Chef Nathan Brand, owner of Timber! in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Nathan opened Timber! in 2019 after running a successful, experimental pop-up cafe inside Dos Gatos Coffee Bar called The Orchard Mason.

In the interview, Nathan shares:

- how his food career started in a food court ice cream shop

- what it's like making 12 drinks in 15 minutes at a barista competition

- why he opened a family-friendly, neighborhood restaurant instead of a high-end fine dining concept

And make sure you stay to the end, when I put Nathan through a lightning round to see what drinks he'd pair with items from places like Five Guys, Waffle House, and the frozen foods aisle.

You can find Nathan on Instagram at @thatbrand and @timberjc

Johnson City Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. Market Street Media makes podcasting insanely simple. Other members of the Market Street Media family include Marketing That Works with Drew Bedard, Better Every Day with Brad Weems, and Measure Once, Cuss Twice with Seth Thomas.

Feb 17, 202001:00:16
12. Kristina Dulaney: Caring for Johnson City moms dealing with childbirth-related mental health issues

12. Kristina Dulaney: Caring for Johnson City moms dealing with childbirth-related mental health issues

If you’re a mom, considering becoming a mom, are married to or in a relationship with someone who may eventually become a mom...I hope you find today’s conversation helpful.

Today I’m talking with Kristina Dulaney. Kristina is a registered nurse, a mom, and founder of a Johnson City nonprofit called Cherished Mom. Cherished Mom provides education and support to moms, partners, spouses and caregivers around issues of perinatal mental health.

Now if I just ran right past you with some of those words, don’t worry. I had to Google some of it, too. Perinatal just means related to, or along with, pregnancy and childbirth.

Kristina has deep, first-hand experience with perinatal mental health issues, and in today’s show she’s sharing her story of the issues she experienced following the births of both of her children, and in particular, her descent into postpartum psychosis.

Perinatal mental health is a huge issue, and in the interview Kristina shares a staggering statistic with me about how pervasive mental health issues are for new moms.

I think we can all learn a lot from Kristina’s story.

And finally, before we start, just a word of caution. While there’s nothing graphic in this episode, the last thing I would want to do is re-traumatize anyone who has experienced postpartum anxiety, depression, bipolar or psychosis in the past. If there’s a possibility today’s show might re-awaken some hard things for you, let’s just agree to meet again for our next episode.

Johnson City Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. Market Street Media makes starting a podcast insanely simple.

Feb 12, 202034:58
11. The guide to Johnson City podcasts

11. The guide to Johnson City podcasts

In today's episode, I'm sharing a list of podcasts that are made right here in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Johnson City Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. Market Street Media makes starting your own podcast insanely simple.

Feb 07, 202010:60
10. Jessica Edmisten: Handmade and healthy
Feb 05, 202031:49
09. Jenna Moore: Luring tourists to Johnson City by the thousands

09. Jenna Moore: Luring tourists to Johnson City by the thousands

In today's episode, we're having a chat with Jenna Moore, the director of sales for Johnson City's Convention & Visitors Bureau.

It's Jenna's job to lure big groups of tourists (think business conferences, big seminars, and motorcycle riders) to Johnson City, where they stay in our hotels, eat in our restaurants, and shop in our stores.

In the episode we talk about how her first job in local news helped her learn the ins and outs of life in Johnson City, the things tourists love about coming to Johnson City, and what professional travel writers think about Johnson City.

Johnson City Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts. Market Street Media takes the hassle out of recording, distributing, and promoting your podcast.

Jan 31, 202025:03
08. Josh Smith: You stay classy, Johnson City
Jan 29, 202037:06
01. The VERY FIRST Johnson City Living Podcast

01. The VERY FIRST Johnson City Living Podcast

A quick look at what we're cooking up at Johnson City Living.

Johnson City Living is a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts.

Jan 26, 202007:58
07. Drew Bedard: Life, family, and the Last Great Colosseum
Jan 24, 202017:41
06. Brad Weems: Making Johnson City healthier one relationship at a time

06. Brad Weems: Making Johnson City healthier one relationship at a time

Since entering the fitness business after graduating from Carson Newman College, Brad Weems has been an innovator in the Tri-Cities. Brad says he chose to move to Johnson City because it's an ideal place to create real relationships with the gym's members and his personal training clients.

Along with a few others, Brad gets the credit for bringing Crossfit to Johnson City just prior to its huge boom in popularity.

In the years since, Brad and his business partner Chris Rasnake have evolved the offerings at Thunder Valley Fitness to include Fit Club, a class focused on functional movements, body weight exercises, and strength training as well as Burn, a circuit-style cardio-only class.

In this episode, Brad talks about what it's like running a fitness business in Johnson City, the satisfaction of seeing people make positive changes in their lives, and describes his perfect day out in Johnson City.

Johnson City Living is produced in the heart of downtown Johnson City, Tennessee and is hosted by Leighton Hart. We're a proud member of the Market Street Media family of podcasts.

Jan 21, 202012:21
05. How to fall in love with your hometown, part two

05. How to fall in love with your hometown, part two

In today's episode, we reveal the last four items on our list of habits and activities that will make you fall in love with your town.

Johnson City Living is a Market Street Media podcast produced in Johnson City, Tennessee.

Hosted by Leighton Hart.

Jan 16, 202006:00
04. How to fall in love with your hometown

04. How to fall in love with your hometown

How to fall in love with your hometown
Jan 14, 202005:14
03. Bold Johnson City predictions for the new decade

03. Bold Johnson City predictions for the new decade

Four bold Johnson City predictions for the new decade
Jan 10, 202006:58
02. The birth of Johnson City in under five minutes

02. The birth of Johnson City in under five minutes

The birth of Johnson City, Tennessee in less than five minutes
Jan 09, 202004:51