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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.

Jonesborough Historic District

Gray Fossil Museum

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

Gray Fossil Museum

Wallabies

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

Wallabies

Winged Deer Park

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.

Winged Deer Park

Putt-Putt Fun Center

You can take time to visit Putt-Putt Fun Center during your travels to Huddle Mill. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Putt-Putt Fun Center

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.

Franklin Woods Community Hospital

Best Lodging Options Near Washington County Fairgrounds

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kingsport TriCities

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kingsport TriCities

3 out of 5
10150 Airport Pkwy, Blountville, TN
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kingsport TriCities
Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG

2.5 out of 5
2 Orr Court, Johnson City, TN
Holiday Inn Express Johnson City by IHG
Motel 6 Kingsport, TN

Motel 6 Kingsport, TN

2 out of 5
4234 Fort Henry Drive, Exit 59 Off I-81, Kingsport, TN
Motel 6 Kingsport, TN
WoodSpring Suites Johnson City

WoodSpring Suites Johnson City

2.5 out of 5
135 Pinnacle Drive, Johnson City, TN
WoodSpring Suites Johnson City
Quality Inn Johnson City I-26 exit 17

Quality Inn Johnson City I-26 exit 17

2.5 out of 5
119 Pinnacle Dr, Johnson City, TN
Quality Inn Johnson City I-26 exit 17
Comfort Inn South Kingsport

Comfort Inn South Kingsport

2.5 out of 5
4624 Fairlane Dr, Kingsport, TN
Comfort Inn South Kingsport
Comfort Suites Johnson City near University

Comfort Suites Johnson City near University

2.5 out of 5
3118 Browns Mill Rd, Johnson City, TN
Comfort Suites Johnson City near University
Carnegie Hotel & Spa

Carnegie Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
1216 W State Of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN
Carnegie Hotel & Spa
Red Roof Inn Johnson City

Red Roof Inn Johnson City

2 out of 5
210 Broyles Drive E, Johnson City, TN
Red Roof Inn Johnson City
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