Welcome to the biker friendly cafe on Main Street in the heart of Mountain City, Tennessee, Brights Cafe has established itself as a beloved local hotspot that blends warm hospitality with delectable cuisine. Situated on Main Street, this charming eatery has quickly become a cornerstone of the community, offering a welcoming ambiance and a diverse menu that caters to both locals and visitors.
Walking into Brights Cafe, you’re greeted by a cozy, inviting atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The interior boasts a blend of rustic and modern decor, with wooden tables and vintage accents creating a comfortable yet stylish environment. Large windows let in plenty of natural light, enhancing the cafe’s warm, friendly vibe. Whether you’re popping in for a leisurely meal, the ambiance at Brights Cafe is sure to make you feel relaxed and appreciated.
The menu at Brights Cafe is a testament to the rich culinary traditions of the region, with a focus on fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Breakfast is a standout here, featuring classic dishes with a twist. Think fluffy pancakes, crispy bacon, and scrambled eggs, all served with a side of Southern hospitality. For lunch, the cafe offers an array of sandwiches, salads, and soups that highlight the flavors of the area. The “Bright’s Big Boy,” a popular choice among regulars, combines layers of angus burger meats and fresh veggies on toasted bread, with a side of fries and a drink for $15.00
One of the highlights of Brights Cafe is its commitment to offering a diverse range of options. From hearty comfort food to lighter fare, there’s something for everyone. And let’s not forget the bakery section—homemade pies, cookies, and cakes are a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth
The friendly staff at Brights Cafe are another reason for its popularity. Their attentive service and genuine smiles create a welcoming atmosphere that keeps patrons coming back. Whether you’re a regular or a first-time visitor, you’ll be treated with the same level of care and consideration.
Whether you’re exploring the scenic beauty of Mountain City or simply looking for a great place to enjoy a meal, Brights Cafe on Main Street is a destination worth visiting. Its blend of delicious food, inviting atmosphere, and strong community ties make it a true gem of the area. So next time you find yourself in Mountain City, make sure to stop by Brights Cafe—it’s a place where every meal feels like a special occasion.
Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson®, located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which boasts some of the most beautiful motorcycle riding in the country, is where we call home. When you walk through the doors at Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson® you get the feeling that you are in a cabin in the mountains, although slightly bigger than most cabins, you’ll get a warm and friendly feeling as soon as you step through the doors. From your first, “how y’all doing” to your second or third cup of coffee, it’s like your home, with good friends and family. The last thing you would expect to see is a living room full of the best motorcycles on the planet, Harley-Davidson®. Come on in and be part of our family.
We are a small comfortable campground, located at the base of Iron Mountain, in the home town community of Mountain City, in beautiful North Eastern Tennessee. We are conveniently situated on a section of Hwy 421, known as part of the famous “Snake 421” Motorcycle and Sport Car Ride. Our beautiful parcel of land is private, with the back of the property bordering a flowing creek, providing a cool shady area to relax after your day’s activities.
We offer 11 full service camp sites with water, electricity, sewer, and WIFI. Stay at our new cozy cabin that has water, electricity, sewer, and WIFI. We can accommodate any type of camping from primitive tent camping to luxury campers and RV’s. All of our campers have use of our new clean bath house, a covered pavilion, our creek side deck, a large community fire pit and have use of our creek side common area.
We offer an amply stocked camp store for your basic camping needs, and are very close to many choices to shop for the products we do not offer. We are fortunate to be based in the great outdoor mega of Johnson County, Tennessee, which is rich with “Protected Natural Resources” that are waiting to be explored. Like Doe Mountain Recreation Area with over 8,000 acres of protected mountain terrain and Watauga Lake with most of its 110 miles of shoreline protected by National Forest. When you ride the “The Snake 421” Motorcycle and Sport Car Route, you travel through both Cherokee National Forest and Mount Rogers Recreation Area.
When you are in Eastern Tennessee, you are invited to camp with us and use our convenient cozy location as your base camp. Those who come as visitors usually leave as friends.
Our Elizabethton hotel offers 60 rooms and provides a fitness center, pool, complimentary hot breakfast each morning, and wireless internet access. Our hotels offer a variety of accommodations to meet the needs of every traveler. From wireless internet access and complimentary hot breakfast to extended cable television and two of our properties have pools, your stay will be both comfortable and convenient. Our friendly staff is available every hour of every day to make your stay pleasant. Hopefully you will look to us for lodging in the future.
Mountain City’s Americourt Hotel offers 40 rooms and provides a pool, complimentary hot breakfast each morning, and wireless internet access. Also feel free to lounge in our unique lobby by the fire.
Our hotels offer a variety of accommodations to meet the needs of every traveler. From wireless internet access and complimentary hot breakfast to extended cable television and two of our properties have pools, your stay will be both comfortable and convenient. Our friendly staff is available every hour of every day to make your stay pleasant. Hopefully you will look to us for lodging in the future.
We are conveniently located on 421 South in Mountain City with a large selection of domestic, import, and local and national craft beers. We have grown to have one of the largest beer selections in the area. Stop in & enjoy an ice cold beer on our patio!
Black Bear Wine & Spirits in Mountain City, Tennessee, is the largest and most popular alcohol and liquor store in the region.
Located on North US-421, you can’t miss the liquor store as it definitely stands out – it’s housed in a big red building with a huge black bear statue out front to welcome customers! Come and check out the various selections of alcohol and liquor we have in stock. Because of our convenient location, we are also one of the most popular alcohol stores and liquor stores near Watauga County.
Black Bear Wine & Spirits, a locally-owned liquor store in business since 2019, is open seven days a week and carries a large selection of liquor, wine, and beer. Not only that, but if we don’t have it, we will happily order any items you’re looking for.
We also order products in larger quantities than many alcohol stores in Johnson County or Watauga County, or liquor stores near your location. Why do we do that? So, we can offer our customers lower prices!
Welcome to Tri Mountain View Campground, where you can experience the beauty of nature while camping in the mountains of Shady Valley, TN. Our small cozy campground offers a variety of sites for tent and RV camping. Constructed on a hill on a family farm by a former resident, the campground offers quiet 300 degree views of the surrounding mountains. Built on a third Generation Dairy Farm after the sale of all the Cattle in late 90s, we’ve planted over three thousand trees on property mostly Walnuts,Oaks and Apples with a few rarely seen White Walnut(Butternut) and American Filbert(Hazelnut) Campers can harvest all they want in October.
Tri Mountain View Campground is located in the Northeast corner of Tennessee in the town of Shady Valley. With an elevation of 2,800 feet, Shady Valley is the second highest town in Tennessee. It is just 26 miles from the Bristol Raceway and the Bristol Caverns. It is just a 15 minute drive to Backbone rock and a short drive to the Appalachian Trail. The property was a Dairy Farm and went out of business in the late 90’s and since then there has been over 3,000 trees planted. Some of these trees include the rare Butternut and Hazelnut, but mostly White Pine, Walnut and Oaks. The property has approximately 1,000 feet of fishing on Beaver dam creek, so we recommend bringing waders. There is also a shower house, washer and dryer.
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Black Bear Resort in Hampton, Northeast Tennessee is the perfect home base for your section hike or Vacation. Our location makes for some of the most scenic hiking on the Appalachian Trail A/T. We offer a variety of accommodations such as Cottages, Cabins, Bunkhouse, Camping sites.
We also have a Breakfast Cafe on site. (8am-11am)
We provide affordable shuttle services to many trail destinations, including drop off and pickup to Tri-Cities Airport TN or Asheville NC.
We also offer short term or long term parking. You can make us your starting point or better yet shuttle out to a starting point and hike back to us.
Call for our shuttle rates and drop off points.
Black Bear Resort is an Appalachian Trail Passport Stamp Location.
Our location is perfect for group get togethers. We have hosted many Family reunions, Church Groups, Youth Groups, Motorcycle Groups, Office get togethers, Wedding parties and college classes.
Located in the community of Limestone cove in Unicoi Tennessee, the ranch is nestled in the valley with beautiful 360 views. We offer something for everyone, camping, riding in the arena, boarding your horses, or just relaxing by the pond enjoying the beauty.
We are a family run campground. Our campground is situated beside the beautiful North Indian Creek and has a family atmosphere. We offer full hookup for campers, this includes power and septic. No tent camping available. We are open April thru October.
Spacious two bedroom apartment on third floor of the historic Masengill building facing Main Street in beautiful downtown Johnson City. Built in 1903 this beautiful remodeled historic building is located on the corner of E. Main and South Roan Street. Walk out of the building and you are steps away too all downtown Johnson City has to offer. Access to shopping at the Generalist a retail co-op on our first floor, a wonderful throw back to the days of a General Store but so much more, three local craft breweries, Dos Gatos coffee shop located next door, along with exceptional restaurants like The Label, Juan Saio ,and Southern Craft Barbecue all within a one block walking distance. Nightlife, pool halls, live music, are literally less than 100 yards out the door! Do you like rafting, fishing, biking or hiking? Great, those are within ten minutes or less, not to mention East Tennessee State University is approximately 10 minutes away.
The Black Olive is co-owned by Mo Farrouki and Kinsey Holliday. Farrouki is a chef with a Moroccan background and a passion for Mediterranean food; both Kinsey and Farrouki are happy to be a part of an Italian restaurant that’s delicious and affordable.
Jiggy Ray’s Downtown Pizzeria where passion meets pizza
Voted as a local favorite by your friends and neighbors for the last decade! Thank you for your business!
Indulge in our delicious coffee and freshly baked pastries. Discover a cozy atmosphere perfect for your morning routine or afternoon break.
Brewrista & the Bean is a gourmet coffee shop located along Lake Watauga in Hampton TN.
Welcome Home to our family-friendly craft beer and cider garden with outdoor patio.
Come enjoy to serenity of Copperhead Ridge Glamping and RV Park.
Campground on BMS Raceway
Choose from a variety of camping options at our NASCAR campground in Bluff City, Tennessee. We have never flooded, always stay above water with us. Hicks White Top Campground is just across Highway 394 from Bristol Speedway and the perfect place to stay for NASCAR fans attending the races. A free shuttle bus to the speedway stops near the campground entrance.
We offer A Quiet area upon request and regular camping areas. We offer camping with and without hook-ups in most all of our sections, including some sites with full hook-ups. We have ice vending and a deli open for breakfast, lunch, and Dinner on site. We offer a year-to-year renewal service that’s ideal for season ticket holders and saves you money!
Welcome to Bristol Raceway Camping. We are located less than a mile from Bristol Motor Speedway (.09). We like to keep our campers happy so we do not overcrowd our campground. We offer rest room and shower facilities. We have water fill up and electric (limited).There is alcohol permitted after all it is the race . Now with FREE Shuttles, WIFI, and Campfires are allowed!
Welcome to Peaceful Valley Campground Conveniently located 1.5 miles from Bristol Motor Speedway, where you can enjoy over 97 acres of family-friendly and alcohol free camping. Our campground offers 30 amp service to each of the electrical sites. We are also pleased to offer our campers FREE shuttle service to and from the Bristol Motor Speedway during NASCAR events. Peaceful Valley Campground is an outreach ministry of New Life Baptist Church so please plan on joining us for special worship services and other activities. We look forward to serving you during the Spring and Fall NASCAR races and hope to making you stay with us a fun and memorable experience nd Conveniently located 1.5 miles from Bristol Motor Speedway, where you can enjoy over 97 acres of family-friendly and alcohol free camping. Our campground offers 30 amp service to each of the electrical sites. We are also pleased to offer our campers FREE shuttle service to and from the Bristol Motor Speedway during NASCAR events. Peaceful Valley Campground is an outreach ministry of New Life Baptist Church so please plan on joining us for special worship services and other activities. We look forward to serving you during the Spring and Fall NASCAR races and hope to making you stay with us a fun and memorable experience
Damascus, Virginia’s only gourmet Coffeeshop & Cafe!
All day breakfast, tacos, unique sandwiches
Our residents enjoy their very own private island with plenty of space for campfires, picnics, and relaxation. You might even get to meet our resident wildlife duck who enjoys the sweet life.
Home cooking at its best!
Enjoy a stunning lake view from your campsite, steps away from beautiful Boone Lake in the shadow of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. At Lakeview RV Resort, you can camp in one of Tennessee’s best campgrounds with easy access to the area’s rich history, stunning natural beauty and adventure-filled attractions. Our family- and pet-friendly RV park in Bluff City, TN, is open year-round, so stop in for a visit anytime!
Escape to the Orvis Endorsed South Holston River Lodge, the South’s Premier Fly Fishing Destination. Come enjoy the all inclusive experience with professionally guided fly fishing, luxury riverside accommodations, creative and delicious meals and exceptional customer service all exceeding your expectations . The Lodge sits nestled in the trees and perched above the famed, trout filled tailwater of the South Holston River in Bristol, Tennessee. This Blue Ribbon 15 mile tailrace hosts 7,000 to 10,000 trout per mile and is best known for its huge population of wild brown trout, consistent hatches and year round fly-fishing opportunities. We think Lefty Kreh’s quote said it best “Perhaps the best trout fishing in the east.”
Come and enjoy the camping, horseback riding trails, hiking, fishing and kayaking. Bring your tent, camper, hammock or stay in one of our 7 cabins /camper rental! Our campground is located at the base of Holston Mountain, near Bristol Tennessee, adjacent to Cherokee National Forest which offers miles of hiking/horseback riding trails overlooking the beautiful South Holston Lake. With renowned trout fishing on the famous South Holston River, as well as lake fishing, we offer the perfect place to stay to be in the middle of it all! We are also near Bristol Motor Speedway/Thunder Valley.
Attraction featuring ancient caverns with unique mineral formations & an underground river.
All loops at Little Oak Campground are currently open. Little Oak Campground hugs the shores and inlets of beautiful South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee. With a view of the Holston Mountain ridgeline and lake islands, Little Oak campsites are a relaxing setting for your vacation. There are 69 universally accessible campsites improved in 2012 including warm showers and a paved access road.
A great day on the lake begins with the perfect boat. One that fits your lifestyle. Laurel Marina & Yacht Club was established with the birth of the Tennessee Valley Authority and has been matching families with fun since 1950. South Holston Lake, situated in the beautiful mountains of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia near Bristol, TN/VA, is far and away one of the most spectacular lakes in the country. Clean, placid waters surrounded by breathtaking mountain vistas and lazy, private coves, provide an abundance of natural beauty for recreational boating enthusiasts.
We are centrally located on the lake within two deep water coves which offer us protection from high winds and busy boat traffic.
Eliminate the hassle of trailering your boat and experience the ease of having your boat on the water ready to enjoy. Friendship offers a pump-out station, fuel dock, ship store and clean restrooms for your convenience. Established in 1959, we are proud to serve your families boating needs. We are a family owned and operated business continually improving and expanding our facility.
Serving lunch and dinner. Featuring burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, pizzas, and more.
Featuring live, local entertainment every Friday & Saturday. Check out the Event Calendar for a list of bands for the 2023 season.
Our boats are fully equipped and ready to go. Make new memories with family and friends while enjoying a relaxing day on South Holston lake.
Featuring 400 total slips, fuel dock with 93-octane Valvetek fuel, and a restaurant with live entertainment.
Established in 1969 Wolf Lair Campground. Located .5 mile from South Holston Lake with gorgeous lake and mountain views. The campground was totally renovated in 2018. Nightly Glamping tent lodges were added in the spring of 2021, The Campground features 56 full hook-up sites all sites have sewer, electric and water. Other features include bathhouse, swimming pool, General Store with camping supplies and 3 Pig’s BBQ restaurant with pool side bar.
Abingdon Vineyards was founded in 2001 by retired engineers, Bob Carlson & Janet Nordin. In the summer of 2018, the Gardners moved from California to Virginia to build the legacy. Abingdon Vineyards is truly a community effort with a wonderful team & many volunteers that help tend to the land, grapes, wine & guests!
Beartree offers a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere and a variety of recreational activities. Located in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, the campground boasts a sprawling layout with both group and individual campsites. A small creek flows through the campground, offering a refreshing spot to wade and fish.
Our cabins are conveniently located to downtown Damascus, Abingdon and only 35 miles from Bristol Motor Speedway. Ride your bikes into town to catch a shuttle, grab a meal or just enjoy an ice cream. For any last minute forgotten items Food City Grocery is close by.
All our cabins come with a fully stocked kitchen. Microwave, toaster, oven, french press, and drip coffee pot with filters. You will find glasses, silverware, plates, mugs, pots and pans and all the basic supplies you will need to conduct basic cooking or food preparation in your cabin.
Bed linens, bath and kitchen towels are provided.
All of the cabins have a full bathroom.
The Virginia Creeper Lodge, located in Damascus Virginia. The Lodge is a perfect place to bring your family or neighborhood to stay when you want to ride the Va Creeper Trail.
Southwest Virginia is home to some of the best Trout fishing, Hiking, Biking, and Horseback riding in the state. The Virginia Creeper Trail offers 30+ miles of Bicycling and Horserback riding adventure through parts of the Mount Rodgers National National Recreation Area. Several stocked Trout fishing streams are within walking distance to the Lodge. The Appalachian Trail runs through the heart of Damascus and offers many opportunities for short walks or daylong hikes through the scenic Appalachian Mountains.
You will be staying in a spacious 300 sq ft room. A kitchenette for light cooking to save on meals, couch to relax and watch tv, Wi-Fi, patio with grill, wood fireplace inside, fire pit outside, large bathroom with walk in shower, a desk for any work you may need to do. Lots to do in Damascus and the surrounding area if you are an outdoors person. Bring your fly rod and fish in the river across the road, biking trails, hiking trail, motorcycling routes. The Barter Theatre is nearby in Abingdon if you want to catch a show.
Here at the Dragonfly Inn you will be hosted by Ralph and Patti Wilson. Ralph has had many years of experience in the hospitality industry as a retired General Manager for Cracker barrel. You will be delighted with the friendly and cosy atmosphere of this beautiful Inn located in the gorgeous region of Damascus, Virginia. If you are looking for that perfect mountain getaway then give us a call today!
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Here at the Dragonfly Inn you will be hosted by Ralph and Patti Wilson. Ralph has had many years of experience in the hospitality industry as a retired General Manager for Cracker barrel. You will be delighted with the friendly and cosy atmosphere of this beautiful Inn located in the gorgeous region of Damascus, Virginia. If you are looking for that perfect mountain getaway then give us a call today!
The Duck House and The Duck Nest are vacation rental homes located in the heart of Damascus Virginia, Trail Town USA.
Duck Crossing in historic downtown Elizabethton, TN.
Lady Di’s B&B was founded in May 2021 because Lady Di (nobo class of 2019) fell in love with Damascus while hiking through.
Shirley’s is a family-owned and operated home cooking restaurant, and since 1969 we’ve been serving up family-style meals that are made fresh daily.
To those of you who may be new to our website, Travis retired in 2003 from the Navy after 22 years of service. He then drove large trucks for 2 1/2 years, he also worked in maintenance for Sea Ray Boats for 12 -1/2 years. SeaRay the company he was employed with announced in June 2018 that the Merritt Island Yacht plant would be shutting down. His job officially ended on October 31st, 2018.
We have 3 beautiful girls who are all grown up and on their own, after much thought about our future since we were finally empty nesters we decided to sell our home in Cocoa Fl.We listed 10/31/18 and 2 days later we had a contract. We literally had 26 days to completely move out.
In early June 2018 we had visited a campground in east Tennessee and really liked what we saw. Travis and I have been wanting to be self-employed for a long time, between June and November 2018 we decided to take a chance on an opportunity for which we had been looking for over a decade; owning a campground. so long story short we are now the proud owners of Black Bear Resort in Hampton Tennessee.
Here is the website http://www.blackbearresorttn.com and please check out our Facebook page. We look forward to seeing our friends and family, and the many new friends we are making along the way enjoy our rustic cabins, camping, RV parking, family get-togethers, reunions, weddings, conferences, and many hiking trails.
We are a short walking distance from the Appalachian Trail. We are so excited and blessed. God has been with us throughout this entire transition and put everything in place for us. It has been an amazing journey. We feel this is where we are meant to be and consider this our forever home.