Reply #12: hey johnson city -- an ex-pat here [View All]

[nashville_brook]

i can't speak to what "organizations" exist in JC right now. when i was there, orgs would come and go pretty fast b/c they were often the work of students at ETSU. but i can tell you a couple of places where you will find like-minded folks.

check out The Down Home especially on wednesday nights -- Open Hoot. yes, it's a music gathering place, but it's a very "organic" environment to meet like-minded people. also check out the bulletin board at the Natural Foods place on State Of Franklin. AND the JC public library is a great place to find out about happenings in the area. Tune your radio to WETS-FM and if you can get it, check out the Spindale station.

if you're not a student, know that the university is a great place for this kinda stuff. check the bulliten boards at student union -- the Culp Center? gosh, it's been so long i can't remember it's name.

also, i have a blog for JC expats and residents who remember a more vibrant time there. people post stuff there from time to time.

and don't forget, just over the mountain is asheville, where you will always find like-minded people.

JC can be a wonderful place if you get out find your group and get involved. it's a small pond, so it's really easy to get something going on your own.

good luck!