Johnson City is a picturesque community perched on the edge of Cherokee National Forest, near the northeastern corner of Tennessee. The community is known around the region for its thriving medical sector as well as East Tennessee State University, whose Johnson City campus serves around 15,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff members. Johnson City also earns top marks for livability, with countless regional and national publications naming it one of the best places to live in the United States—much of this praise can be traced back to the beautiful natural scenery, the cozy small-town environment, and the extremely affordable cost of living.