Johnson City at Johnson City Country Club

Johnson City Country Club sits in the rolling terrain of northeast Tennessee, designed by A.W. Tillinghast and opened in 1926. The course represents Tillinghast's work during his most prolific decade, when he was creating layouts throughout the eastern United States. The property occupies land characteristic of the Appalachian foothills, with elevation changes and mature hardwood trees that frame the holes. Tillinghast routed the course to take advantage of the natural contours, incorporating his trademark strategic bunkering and green complexes that reward thoughtful approach play.

The layout measures approximately 6,400 yards from the back tees and plays as a par 71. The design features the architect's preference for variety in hole length and direction, with greens that exhibit subtle interior contours rather than severe slopes. Several holes move through valleys and across ridgelines, creating natural amphitheater settings. The course has undergone periodic updates over the decades to accommodate modern maintenance practices and equipment changes, though the fundamental routing and green sites remain from Tillinghast's original plan.

The club serves as a traditional private facility in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee. Johnson City Country Club has hosted regional amateur competitions and provides a venue for local golf in an area where Tillinghast designs are relatively uncommon. The course offers a representative example of the architect's approach to working with rolling terrain in a smaller market, emphasizing playability and strategic interest within a compact property.