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TRAVEL AND STAY

Enjoy incredible mountain views, a vibrant downtown, and passionate startup founders at the Startup Mountain Summit. Traveling here is incredibly easy with a local airport, smooth mountain roads from all directions, and plenty do experience while you are here!

Fly or Drive, Your Stay Will Be Amazing

START YOUR ADVENTURE THE RIGHT WAY

Why waste the precious hours of your vacation driving or commuting from another airport? Within twenty minutes passengers can be in downtown Johnson City. When you touchdown at TRI, you’ll begin your adventure with just a few steps off the plane. Explore all that Northeast Tennessee has to offer when you use TRI as your gateway to unspoiled Appalachian paradise.

Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) is the leading air transportation provider for Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia which features wide-ranging services for scores of diverse travelers. Through partnerships with Allegiant, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, TRI offers non-stop service to Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Dallas, TX; Orlando, FL; and St. Petersburg, FL. TRI’s convenient location makes it the perfect starting point for your next mountain adventure.

STAY AT THE
CARNEGIE HOTEL

Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, our boutique replica property pays homage to its to namesake “Carnegie Hotel”, first opened in Johnson City, September 27th, 1891 and standing 19 years before succumbing to fire April 3rd, 1910. Traditional décor, charming ambiance, and dedicated staff offer a unique experience of a by gone era; accompanied by all the modern amenities today’s travelers have come to expect. 

The Carnegie is less than a minute walk to the venue, next to food, and minutes from the downtown Johnson City brewery scene. 

For Special Rates, Call the Hotel and Let Them Know You are Coming to the Startup Mountain Summit!

Evening Experiences

HIKING TRAILS

Hiking trails, mountain biking, and parks are within an easy 10-20 minute drive from the venue. Keep an eye out for special curated opportunities.
Hiking Trails

BREWERY TOURS

Enjoy the creative and tasty brews on tap at one of our many local breweries and pubs.
BREWERY TOURS

MOUNTAIN BIKING

Local trails offer multiple exciting options for beginners and advanced riders alike.
MOUNTAIN BIKING

LOCAL HISTORY

Founded in 1856, Johnson City's rich history is alive with Appalachia's creativity and heritage.
LOCAL HISTORY