Elizabethton / Carter County
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READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2018
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Congratulations to the Best of Carter County Please join us in congratulating these Elizabethton and Carter County and business leaders listed within this section; they have been voted either THE BEST or 1st RUNNER UP by our community. The process by which these businesses are selected enlists our newspaper readers and online viewers to vote for the best establishments in our community. The voice of Carter County was heard this year through their print ballots, and our new, online voting system. This year the Carter County Reader’s Choice winners were voted for in a big way, with more votes than ever.
and their focus on meeting the needs of an ever-evolving customer demand, they have overcome, and risen to be the best!
Success is measured in many ways, so when you are voted as the best from our local consumers, you are to be commended. Our local business community has seen our share of hardships this past year, but thanks to our business leaders,
Justin Wilcox
21 and Up
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All About Pets
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Auto Sales and Service
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Education and Church
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Food and Dining
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Health, Fitness and Beauty
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Retail and Shopping
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Services
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Home, Farm and Garden
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Outdoors, Recreation and Hobbies
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The Johnson City Press would also like to thank our readers; both online and print for the enormous amount of votes we tallied this year and every year before. Community involvement is the cornerstone of these prestigious awards, and we truly thank you for your commitment and vested participation in the selection process. We strive to be the best newspaper, website and digital agency for you every day.
Johnson City Press Publisher
Publisher Justin Wilcox jwilcox@johnsoncitypress.com Advertising Director Manuel Zepeda mzepeda@johnsoncitypress.com Multi-Media Account Executives Cheryl Fellers, Heather Perry, Lori Snow, Jackie Hughes
Thank You FOR VOTING US #1
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hank you Carter County for Voting us # 1 Again!!! Since 1943, it has been our privilege and honor to serve the families of Carter County as funeral professionals. Richard and Norma Tetrick*, Tyler Tetrick, and all of our experienced associates at Tetrick Funeral Home are extremely proud and humbled to be named as our county’s #1 irm again this year and thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for your vote. We and our team are dedicated to serve your family with compassion, afordability, and professionalism. * non-licensed
BURGIE DRUG STORE Proud Partner in Our Community’s Healthcare since 1892
Our Promise to You • Quality Drugs at Discount Prices • Drive Thru Window for Express Service • Immunization Clinic • Most Prescriptions illed Within 10 Minutes • Most All major Insurance Plans Accepted
Attention Senior Citizens: You get 10% off all prescriptions and 10% off all items in the store (excluding sale items). IF YOU WANT PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM A PHARMACIST WHO KNOWS YOU BY NAME... BURGIE IS THE PLACE FOR YOU.
Celebrating Our 126th Year as Burgie Drugs in Elizabethton, TN Monday thru Friday - 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. • Saturday 8:30 - 4:00
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211 North Riverside Drive Elizabethton, TN 37643 Phone: (423) 542-2232 Fax: (423) 542-9499 www.tetrickfuneralhome.com
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Elizabethton / Carter County 21 and Up Best Bar 1. Jiggy Rays Downtown Pizzeria 2. El Charolais De Elizabethton Best Happy Hour 1. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill 2. Jiggy Rays Downtown Pizzeria Best Place to Buy Beer 1. Doe River Wine and Spirits, LLC 2. State Line Market Best Sports Bar 1. Beef ‘O’ Brady’s 2. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill Best Wine & Liquor Store 1. Doe River Wine and Spirits, LLC 2. Lighthouse Wine & Liquor
All About Pets Best Kennels 1. Elizabethton Veterinary Clinic 2. Sycamore Shoals Animal Hospital Best Pet Friendly Business 1. Tractor Supply 2. Cottage Boutique Best Pet Groomer 1. Doggie Diva 2. Elizabethton Vet Clinic & Grooming Best Pet Store 1. Pet Sense 2. Tractor Supply Best Veterinarian 1. Elizabethton Veterinary Clinic 2. Sycamore Shoals Animal Hospital
Auto Sales and Service Best Automotive Service 1. Hayworth Tire & Auto Service 2. B and T Auto Best Auto Collision Repair 1. Elizabethton Collision Center, LLC 2. Jeff’s Paint & Body Shop Best Car Wash 1. Ultimate Shine 3 Minute Express Car Wash 2. Valvoline Express Care Best New Car Dealership 1. Grindstaff Ford Best Oil Change 1. Hayworth Tire & Auto Service 2. Valvoline Express Care Best Tire Store 1. Hayworth Tire 2. Birchfield Tire & Recapping Best Towing Service 1. C & K Auto Sales & Towing 2. Larry & Terry’s Collision Best Used Car Dealer 1. Jason’s Auto Sales 2. Doe River Auto Sales
Education and Church Best Daycare Facility 1. First United Methodist PreschoolElizabethton 2. East Side Day Care & Learning Best Place to Worship 1. Valley Forge Freewill Baptist 2. Southside Christian Church
Food and Dining Best Asian Restaurant 1. Lakeo Steakhouse of Japan 2. Red Chili Best Bakery 1. The Crafty Baker (Lisa Wilson) 2. The Coffee Comapny Best Barbecue 1. Big Dan’s BBQ 2. Ridgewood Barbecue Best Buffet 1. Pizza Inn 2. Red Ginger Best Business Lunch 1. Dino’s Restaurant 2. Jiggy Rays Downtown Pizzeria Best Carry Out 1. J’s Corner 2. El Charolais De Elizabethton Best Caterer 1. Simply Elegant Catering & Baked Goods 2. J’s Corner
Best Italian Reataurant 1. Primo’s Italian Restaurant 2. Dino’s Restaurant Best Local Produce Stand 1. Farmer John’s 2. Lambert’s Produce Best Meats/ Butcher Shop 1. H & H Market 2. Jim’s Meat Market & Produce Best Mexican Restaurant 1. El Charolais De Elizabethton 2. Amigo Mexican Restaurant Elizabethton Best Pizza 1. Jiggy Rays Downtown Pizzeria 2. Greg’s Pizza Best Ribs 1. Big Dan’s BBQ 2. Ridgewood Barbecue Best Seafood Restaurant 1. Captain’s Table 2. Captain D’s Best Steakhouse 1. FATZ (Elizabethton) 2. Applebee’s
Health, Fitness and Beauty Best Assisted Living Facility 1. Sycamore Springs Senior Living 2. Hermitage Health Center Best Chiropractor 1. Downtown Chiropractic 2. Wheeler Chiropractic
Best Chicken Wings 1. Beef’O’ Brady’s 2. Greg’s Pizza
Best Dentist 1. Appalachian Family Dentistry 2. Dr. Robert W. Lewis, DDS
Best Country Cooking 1. Shirley’s Home Cooking 2. Wayne & Nancy Family Restaurant
Best Hair Salon 1. Sophisti Kutz 2. A Wild Hair Salon
Best Deli 1. Blue Circle Market - Poor Trav’s Deli 2. City Market
Best Health-Fitness Center 1. Anytime Fitness - Elizabethton 2. CrossFit Kolóna
Best Dessert 1. Sweetsie Treats 2. The Crafty Baker (Lisa Wilson)
Best Home Care Agency 1. Silver Angels 2. Amedisys Home Health Care
Best French Fries 1. Pal’s 2. Chick-Fil-A and J’s Corner
Best Home Medical Equipment 1. Smokey Mountain Medical Equipment 2. Lincare Inc. Medical Supplies
Best Fried Chicken 1. Chick-Fil-A 2. Shirley’s
Best Massage 1. TLC Massage 2. Essence Salon and Day Spa
Best Grocery Store 1. Kolby’s Salvage Grocery 2. Food City
Best Nail Salon 1. Polished 2. Tips 2 Toes
Best Hamburger 1. J’s Corner 2. City Market
Best Nursing Home 1. Ivy Hall Nursing Home 2. Hermitage Health Center
Best Hot Dog 1. Sammon’s 2. J’s Corner
Best Optical Center 1. Mills Optometric Associates 2. Dr. Tammy Holsclaw-Jones
Best Ice Cream / Yogurt 1. Sweetsie Treats 2. DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant
Best Pediatrician 1. Riverside Pediatrics 2. Medical Care- Elizabethton
READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS 2018 Best Pharmacy 1. Burgie Drug Store 2. Lingerfelt Drug & Gift
Best Funeral Home 1. Tetrick Funeral & Cremation Services 2. Memorial Funeral Chapel Inc
Best Pest Control 1. McClain’s Pest Control Inc 2. Chappells Pest Control
Best Physical Therapy 1. Physical Therapy Services 2. Champion Physical Therapy
Best Insurance Firm 1. Farm Bureau Insurance 2. Price & Ramey Insurance
Best Pool and Spa 1. Neptune Pools 2. Rustic River - Pool, Spa, & Outdoor Living
Best Retirement Facility 1. Sycamore Springs Senior Living Community 2. Ivy Hall Nursing Home
Best Law Firm 1. Allen, Nelson & Bowers 2. Holly & Holly PLLC
Best Antique Store 1. Duck Crossing Antiques 2. Corner Nest Antique Mall Best Boutique 1. Cottage Boutique 2. Double C Western Supply by Cowgirl Chrome Best Bridal Store 1. The Dressing Room 2. Dynasty Rent-A-Gown & Tux Best Consignment Store 1. Baby Go Round 2. Sweet Repeats Best Custom Artwork 1. Blue River Studio LLC 2. The Crafty Baker (Lisa Wilson) Best Department Store 1. Peebles 2. Cato Fashions Best Florist 1. Felty Roland Florist & Plant Shop 2. Bowers Florist & Gifts Best Furniture Store 1. Ritchie’s Furniture & Appliance 2. Cannon’s Fine Home Furnishings Best Gifts & Collectibles 1. Simple Blessings General Store 2. Cottage Boutique Best Jewelry Store 1. Jeweler’s Bench Best Mattress-Bedding Store 1. Cannon’s Fine Home Furnishings 2. Ritchie’s Furniture & Appliance Best Tobacco Store 1. Lighthouse Tobacco & Mini Market 2. Tobacco Depot Best Vapor Store 1. Rocky Top Vapors 2. Laughing Kat Vapors
Services Best Bank 1. Carter County Bank 2. Citizens Bank Best Credit Union 1. Northeast Community Credit Union 2. Happy Valley Credit Union Best Financial / Investment Firm 1. Northeast Community Credit Union 2. Elizabethton Federal Savings
Best Storage Facility 1. A to Z Rental 2. A Plus Storage Best Rental Store 1. A to Z Rental
Home, Farm and Garden
Best Real Estate Firm 1. Randall Birchfield Real Estate and Auction 2. Russ Swanay Real Estate
Outdoors, Recreation and Hobbies
Best Apartment Living 1. River View Townhomes 2. Franklin Place Apartments
Best Campground 1. Roan Mountain State Park Campground 2. Meredith Valley Cabins and Campground
Best Carpet & Flooring Store 1. Winchester’s Quality Flooring 2. Edens Flooring Carpet One
Best Dance Studio 1. Watts Dance Studio LLC 2. Christi’s Gymnastics & Dance
Best Carpet Cleaners 1. Stacy’s Carpet Steam Cleaning 2. Spotless Carpet Cleaners And Janitorial Service
Event Space 1. Meredith Valley Farm 2. Beck Mountain Corn Maze & Wedding Barn
Best Electrical Supply 1. Cline-Holder Electric Supply
Best Firearms Store 1. Tri-Cities Gun Depot 2. Barnett’s Guns
Best Electrician 1. Kiser Electric 2. Barnett Electric Best Farm Supply Store 1. Tractor Supply Co. 2. Farm Supply Best Garden Shop 1. Mills Greenhouse & Landscape 2. Creekside Nursery
Best Live Event 1. Covered Bridge Celebration 2. Weekly Car Show Best Marina 1. Fish Springs Marina 2. Lakeshore Marina Best Music Venue 1. Jiggy Rays Downtown Pizzeria
Best Greenhouse 1. Mills Greenhouse & Landscape 2. Vests Greenhouse
Best Sporting Goods Store 1. Brumit Sport Shop 2. Hibbett Sports
Best Handyman Services 1. Danny’s Handyman Services 2. AffordableHandyman
Best Tourist Attraction 1. Watauga Lake 2. Doe River Covered Bridge
Best Heating & Air 1. Highland Heating and Cooling 2. Climate Controllers, Inc.
Best Yoga 1. Cat Cow Yoga
Best Home Builder 1. Terry Whitehead Construction 2. C & M Construction Co and TNT Construction Best Landscape & Lawncare 1. Honey DO Landscaping 2. River Gardens Best Mortgage Lender 1. Northeast Community Credit Union 2. Happy Valley Credit Union Best Paint Store 1. Lowes Home Improvement 2. Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
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Retail and Shopping
Best Moving Company 1. Gentry Moving & Storage 2. Bennett’s Moving Services
Best Plumber 1. Tri-Cities Plumbing Solutions & Repair 2. Cornett Service Group
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