Johnson City's Quest for the Best inspires participation and community

“Where the pioneer spirit began.” That’s Johnson City, Tennessee, according to the local Chamber of Commerce. A frontier that grew into a railway hub, Johnson City was recently recognized by Forbes and Inc. magazines as one of the “best small places for business and careers” and “hottest small cities,” respectively. Almost half-a-million people live in the bright light that is the Johnson City metropolitan area. But the city itself has a population of just over 60,000. Johnson City Seniors’ Center, a nonprofit agency and division of local government, supports the well-being of older adults in this northeastern Tennessee town, as it has for more than 45 years.