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Originally built as a saloon around 1888, the Mail Pouch Building takes its name from the charming tobacco sign which graces its western wall. Restored in 1994, the sign wall is a colorful reminder of the days when sign painters toured the country covering barns and buildings with their handiwork.
Today, the building houses a unique gift and craft shop called The Crafty Peddler. Home of the 6½ ft. Cigar Store Indian carved by a local artist, this craft shop also has folk art, baskets, pottery, jewelry, home and garden décor, and Christmas creations year round.
Painted around 1895, the sign itself is made up of two parts: the lower portion, advertising Mail Pouch Tobacco, processed by Bloch Bros. of Wheeling, West Virginia. The upper portion is an advertisement for Augustus B. Cummings, who was a local businessman and possibly one of the inventors of the first plow. This portion is called a privilege panel, and was traditionally given to the building’s owner or occupant as compensation for allowing the tobacco company to paint their sign on the building.

Jonesborough Historic District

Find out about the history of Jonesborough with a stop at Jonesborough Historic District. Discover the festivals and churches in this family-friendly area.

Gray Fossil Museum

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You can spend time studying the exhibits at Gray Fossil Museum in Johnson City. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this romantic area.

Wallabies

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Enjoy an outing to Wallabies during your stay in Johnson City. While in this romantic area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Winged Deer Park

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Explore the great outdoors at Winged Deer Park, a lovely green space in Johnson City. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Putt-Putt Fun Center

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You can take time to visit Putt-Putt Fun Center during your travels to Kingsport. Visit the shops or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Franklin Woods Community Hospital

Though Franklin Woods Community Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Johnson City while you are here.

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