Discover Johnson City
32 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Tannery Knob
A scenic overlook with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, offering a unique perspective for landscape photography.
Gray Quarry
Gray Quarry is a unique destination for underwater photography, featuring sunken vehicles and diverse aquatic life. It's perfect for capturing the peculiar world beneath the surface.
Sunset Point
located in Buffalo Mountain Park, offers stunning sunset views with open vistas towards the west. It's a short hike up to the overlook, providing photographers with a picturesque setting for capturing golden hour scenes.
Watauga River Greenway
A scenic pathway along the Watauga River, providing opportunities for capturing nature, wildlife, and outdoor recreational activities.
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Campus
The ETSU campus offers a mix of modern and historic architecture, alongside scenic natural areas, making it a versatile location for both architectural and portrait photography.
VA Medical Center Grounds
The VA Medical Center grounds offer picturesque views with a blend of natural beauty and architectural elements, suitable for both landscape and architectural photography.
Greek Row at ETSU
A lively area with unique fraternity houses, offering opportunities for capturing architectural and cultural photography.
Moa Camping Panoramic Barn
This barn offers a rustic backdrop for portraits or rural landscape photography. The surrounding panoramic views add to its appeal.
Johnson City Plaza
A central public space with vibrant street life, suitable for capturing urban culture and community events.
Johnson City Public Library
A modern library with interesting architectural elements, suitable for capturing contemporary architecture and cityscapes.
Legion Street Grill and Pub Parking Lot Alleyway
A unique urban spot with colorful murals and a lively atmosphere, ideal for capturing street art and urban culture.
Memorial Park Community Center
A community center surrounded by natural areas and walking trails, offering opportunities for nature and portrait photography.
Milligan Creek Greenway
A scenic greenway featuring walking trails and natural scenery, perfect for capturing serene portraits and nature scenes.
Boone's Falls Event Venue
A picturesque venue surrounded by nature, offering cascading falls and rustic scenery perfect for capturing conceptual, fashion, or landscape shots.
Buffalo Mountain Park
offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including rolling hills and forests, making it ideal for landscape photography. The park provides a rugged terrain that challenges photographers to capture dynamic scenes under varying light conditions.
Tipton-Haynes Historic Site
A historic site featuring preserved buildings and scenic grounds, perfect for capturing rustic portraits and historical architecture.
VA Medical Center
A scenic spot with a mix of modern and historic architecture, providing interesting backdrops for urban and architectural photography.
Tipton Stadium
A modern stadium offering a dynamic backdrop for sports photography and portraits.
Pine Oaks Golf Course
A scenic golf course with rolling hills and natural beauty, offering opportunities for landscape and sports photography.
East Tennessee State University
A vibrant campus with modern and historic buildings, providing diverse backdrops for portraits and street photography.
Johnson City Downtown Area
offers a vibrant urban setting with a mix of historic and modern architecture, suitable for street and urban photography.
Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site
offers a blend of historical architecture and natural scenery, making it suitable for historical and nature photography. The site includes historic buildings, a cemetery, and a limestone cave.
TVA Credit Union Ballpark
provides a lively setting for capturing sports photography, especially during baseball games.
Winged Deer Park
features serene lakeside reflections and wooded trails, perfect for nature photography. Photographers can capture tranquil scenes with the lake's mirror-like reflections and the lively movement of birds.
Boones Creek
A scenic area with opportunities for nature and landscape photography, offering views of local creeks and surrounding countryside.
ETSU (East Tennessee State University) Campus
provides a mix of modern and historic architecture, making it suitable for capturing educational and urban scenes.
Freedom Hall Civic Center
offers a modern architectural setting, suitable for capturing urban and event photography.
Harvey Family Farm
This farm offers a rustic setting with opportunities for rural landscape and farm animal photography, especially during early morning or late afternoon.
Johnson City Downtown
A bustling area with shops and restaurants, good for street and urban photography.
Moa Camping Panoram Barn
This barn offers a unique rural setting with scenic views, making it suitable for landscape and rustic architecture photography.
King Commons Park
King Commons Park offers a vibrant setting with its public art and urban landscape, making it a good spot for urban photography.
Heritage Baptist Church
This church provides a traditional architectural setting with opportunities for historical and street photography, especially during events.