East Tennessee Relocation & Area Info

07/19/2025

🏡 Back Porch Chat – Episode #1: Moving to Northeast Tennessee
Pull up a rocking chair and join Ruby & Beau — your friendly (and slightly opinionated) “Back Porch Group” hosts — as they kick off this down-home podcast with heart, humor, and real talk about what it’s really like to move to Northeast Tennessee.

🎙️ In this episode:
✅ Why so many folks are packing up and heading to the mountains
✅ The secret recipe that makes NETN irresistible
✅ No state income tax 💸 (yep, we said it!)
✅ Stunning natural beauty — lakes, fall colors, and Smoky sunsets
✅ Close to everything without the noise
✅ Why your quality of life might just triple when you make the move

Whether you're dreaming of simpler days, a tighter-knit community, or a slower pace with no compromise on charm — you're in the right place.

📍Serving Washington, Sullivan, Greene, Carter, Unicoi, Hawkins, Johnson & Hamblen Counties
🌄 Brought to you by The Back Porch Group at Keller Williams Realty

👉 Subscribe and come on back next week when we start our county-by-county tour of the region — featuring the best BBQ joints, the friendliest neighborhoods, and the real scoop from locals who live it every day.

💬 Question of the Week:
If you could build your dream home anywhere in Northeast Tennessee…
🌲 Would you choose mountain views, lakefront serenity, or small-town charm?

👇 Let us know in the comments!

06/24/2022

Looking for a home in Greeneville, TN? Located in the beautiful Sunnyside community.

06/17/2022

East Tennessee Showdown 2022 (June 24, 2022) 12:00 pm - June 25, 2022 5:00 PM. 220 Piney Flats Rd, Piney Flats, TN 37686

https://carshowsnow.com/event/east-tennessee-showdown-2022/

06/17/2022

“All things edible, all things Appalachian!” That is the motto of this year’s “Taste of Tennessee” festival, taking place on Saturday, June 18th in downtown Jonesborough from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Taste of Tennessee is a celebration of Appalachian food and foodways, highlighting the history and culture surrounding the region’s cuisine.

The festival will include live musical performances, food, special guest presentations, vendors, and contests. One of the festival’s central features is a cake-baking competition for homecooks, professionals, and children, where local residents are encouraged to show off their skills, as well as their favorite dishes.

In addition to highlighting the work of local chefs, farmers, historians, and food experts, this day-long celebration also serves as a fundraiser for The Heritage Alliance and will benefit local hunger-fighting initiatives.

A complete program for Taste of Tennessee will be released shortly. Confirmed speakers include prominent chefs, “foodies,” farmers, historians, interpreters, to name a few.

Taste of Tennessee promises good times, good company, and good eats. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn more about our local food heritage on June 18th—and bring your appetite for Appalachia!

https://www.heritageall.org/taste-of-tennessee/

06/17/2022

Land for Sale - Approximately 67.85 acres of beautiful East TN farmland for $599,000. Huge farm pond, shed, and barn on property with a lot of road frontage. Land located conveniently to all of the Tri-Cities region just off of Hwy 93 (Kingsport Highway) in Fall Branch.

Video flyover: https://vimeo.com/721170364

Pam & Ricky Whittenburg
Keller Williams Realty
3009 Greenline Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
Office - 423-433-6500
Cell - 423-444-0454
Each office is independently owned and operated

05/21/2022

The always popular Iris Festival is going on in Greeneville the next couple of days. If you are around the Greeneville area it's a great event to check out!

The Greene County Partnership’s annual Iris Festival was created in 1994 and has become the community’s major festival of the year, featuring artists, craftsmen, merchants, food vendors, and entertainers from across the country.

05/19/2022

Greeneville TN - 4 bedroom farmhouse with over 10.5 gorgeous acres of land!

09/15/2017

Lots to do in East Tennessee in September! Check out the calendar to find something fun to get into!!

08/27/2017

If you are looking to relocate to the Bluff City area here's a great home. It's completely updated and ready for a new owner. Come out to the Open House today from 2-4 and see this awesome home.

08/10/2017

It's fair season! Who is going to the Appalachian Fair?

07/15/2017

Pigeon Forge is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States and it's just a couple of hours from the Tri-Cities! Have a look at the event calendar for Pigeon Forge. With all of the things going on in Pigeon Forge there's bound to be something for the entire family!

If you are looking to relocate here to East TN and need to find a home please keep us in mind. The Back Porch Group, KW Johnson City would love to assist you in all of your real estate related needs. And we are from this area and know the area well. We can help you find the right home just for you!

Back Porch Group, KW Johnson City
Pam & Ricky Whittenburg
1033 Hamilton Place Drive Johnson City TN
423-444-0454 - Cell
423-433-6500 - Office
www.backporchgrouptn.com
Each office is independently owned and operated