The Best Place In My City - King Commons Park

Hello everyone! I am new to this community and found the contest post in my following feed. Thanks to @graciousvic for reblogging!

I've been a part of HIVE for about a year and a half now but I'm just starting to branch out to different communities. I look forward to reading your posts and taking a virtual visit to cities around the world. Good luck to everyone that enters!

Johnson City, TN

For this writing contest, I want to share with you one of the greatest places in Johnson City, TN which is King Commons Park in Downtown. I will also mention a hidden gem right around the corner from the park that many have stumbled upon. There are several spots around the perimeter to eat, have a drink or simply socialize. We also had the Blue Plum Festival in the park earlier this month.

"King Commons, completed in 2018 as part of a stormwater retention project to mitigate flooding, is a 3-acre recreational and event space located in downtown Johnson City. In addition to walking paths, this space includes an amphitheater, the Wildabout mural that showcases animals indigenous to our area, a playground featuring natural elements, and a history circle highlighting significant dates from Johnson City’s first 150 years." - Visit Johnson City TN

Below are all the lovely pictures I took today of the park. All the images in this post were taken with my cellphone.

I took this picture from the steps of bank nearby

Lovely flowers with Haven of Mercy shelter in the background

Beautiful art in the park

TN Mountains in the background

The Atlantic Ale House sits just beside the park

In the Spring and Fall, Atlantic Ale hosts the ETSU film students for Movie Night

Wildabout mural by the Atlantic Ale House

The Johnson City Public Library sits just up the hill from the park

Kid's Natural Adventure Area at the park

The Rum Bar is an open street bar with plenty to offer

Watagua Brewing Company is close by with a rooftop bar

The Windsor Speakeasy (hidden gem)

The Windsor Speakeasy

Right around the corner from the park is a little piece of history that is hidden out of sight to transport you back to the 1920s. I finally got to visit this secret place this past Wednesday night. I was very impressed. The atmosphere is vibrant and the bartenders are Artsy Mixologists that can whip up the most creative cocktails.

While I was there, I took a quick photo of my drink. I have never had such a fancy cocktail. It's called Alexanderia's Genesis. They also serve cold water at your table in old antique spirit bottles. Their snack menu includes a charcuterie board and shrimp cocktail.

Thank you for reading my post about the best place in Johnson City, TN.