The Tri CIties refers to Kingsport, Johnson City and Bristol, TN and VA. We also serve Greeneville and its surrounding areas. In 1999, the Tri Cities were designated as an All-American City, by the National Civic League. Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport each report a population around 40,000 - 60,000. There are over 600,000 residents in the Tri-Cities metropolitan area, which includes the counties of Carter, Hawkins, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington in Tennessee and the counties of Scott and Washington in Virginia. The Tri Cities has great small town feel with the mountains as its backdrop. Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport are very conveniently located. Travel is convenient by air from the Tri-Cities Regional Airport or by car. Easy access to Interstate 81 and Interstate 26 put many popular destinations within reach. Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, and Knoxville, TN, as well as Asheville, Banner Elk, Blowing Rock, Boone, and Linville, NC, are all less than a 2-hour drive.