Tri-Cities, Tennessee
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In Tennessee, the name "Tri-Cities" refers to the region surrounding the cities of Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol. All three cities are located in the extreme northeastern corner of the state; Bristol is on the Tennessee state line, and has a twin city of the same name on the Virginia side. The Tri-Cities region was formerly a single Metropolitan Statistical Area; due to the U.S. Census Bureau's revised definitions of urban areas in the early 2000s, it is now said to be a Combined Statistical Area with two metropolitan components: Johnson City and Kingsport-Bristol. That area's population in 2000 was approximately 480,000.[1]
In 1999, the Tri-Cities were collectively designated an All-America City by the National Civic League.
[edit] Sister Cities
The Greater Tri-Cities of Tennessee and Virginia have four sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI):
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- TriCities.com: News and Information from the area
- Tricities TN
- Tri-Cities Regional Photo Galleries
- Johnson's Depot: The History of Johnson City, TN
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