Johnson City is an economic hub largely fueled by East Tennessee State University and the medical Med-Tech corridor, anchored by the Johnson City Medical Center, Franklin Woods Community Hospital and affiliated facilities. The city's museums and historical sites include the Hands On! Museum and the Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site, which hosts the annual Bluegrass and Sorghum Making Festival as well as other seasonal events. Other festivals include The Little Chicago Blues Festival, Umjoa Unity Festival, Blue Plum Festival and the "First Friday" which is a monthly, arts and music festival held in the downtown shopping district of Johnson City.
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