Northeast Tennessee is ready to welcome back race fans to Bristol Motor Speedway with a few of its own all-star favorites when it comes to chowing down on local eats, spending time with family, and taking on the outdoors.
Known to host one of the most popular tracks on the circuit, Northeast Tennessee also has a reputation for down home cooking, locally crafted cocktails for any taste, deep music roots, and miles of outdoor adventure.
We’ve put together our own all-star favorites:
Bristol
Burger – Burger Bar
Wings – The Corner
Craft Beer – Michael Waltrip Brewing
Cocktail – Lost State Distilling Company or Tennessee Hills Distillery
Breakfast – Blackbird Bakery
Outdoor Adventure – South Holston River and Lake and float trips down the SoHo
Family Adventure-Bristol Caverns and Birthplace of Country Music
Create Your Own Adventure: Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Johnson City
Burger – Label
Wings – Wild Wing Café
Craft Beer – YeeHaw Brewing Company (pilsner is a light, refreshing favorite)
Cocktail – Windsor Speakeasy
Breakfast – Pennyman’s Diner
Outdoor Adventure – Tweetsie Trail and Tannery Knobs
Family Adventure – Hands On! Discovery Center, TieBreakers, and Johnson City Railroad Experience
Kingsport
Burger – Pal’s, Backwoods Burger Bar
Wings – Center Street Grill, Braedens BBQ
Craft Beer – Bays Mountain Brewing Company (we love the Northeast Tennessee IPA and Kingsport Kommon Ale)
Cocktail – Kingsport’s Original Long Island Tea and The Reserve
Breakfast – Lynn Garden Restaurant, Bagel Exchange
Outdoor Adventure – Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Family Adventure – Kingsport Carousel, Kingsport Selfie Trail, and King’s Sport Axe House
Erwin
Burger – The Red Fork
Wings – Rocky’s Pizza
Craft Beer – Union Street Taproom
Cocktail – Los Jalapenos
Breakfast – Clarence’s (you really can’t come to Erwin and not get the biscuits and gravy, they’re legendary.)
Outdoor Adventure – Unaka Mountain Beauty Spot on the Appalachian Trail
Family Adventure – Downtown Erwin
Greeneville
Burger – Brumley’s Restaraunt or Butcher’s Block
Wings – Top Choice BBQ
Craft Beer – Old Oak Taproom or Rock City Taphouse
Cocktail – Brumley’s Restaraunt
Breakfast – Aunt Bea’s Restaurant or The Harvest Restaurant
Outdoor Adventure – Margarette Falls
Family Adventure – A tour with Main Street Greeneville or City Garage Car Museum
Jonesborough
Burger- Main Street Café
Wings- Rocky’s Pizza, plus their ranch is awesome!!
Craft Beer- Depot Street
Cocktail- Tennessee Hills Distillery or Jackson’s Prime
Breakfast- Olde Towne Pancake House
Outdoor Adventure- Hiking at Persimmon Ridge Park
Family Adventure- Lollipop Shop
Elizabethton
Burger – City Market and J’s Corner
Wings – Station @ 19E
Craft Beer – Riverside Taphouse
Coffee – The Coffee Company
Breakfast – Smoky Mountain Bakers
Outdoor Adventure – Get set to bike the Tweetsie Trail with Pedals on Rails
Family Adventure – Stroll through Main Street Elizabethton
