<Li> Tri-Cities Christian Schools (PreK - 12) </Li> <P> Johnson City is an economic hub largely fueled by East Tennessee State University and the medical "Med - Tech" corridor, anchored by the Johnson City Medical Center, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, ETSU's Gatton College of Pharmacy and ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine . </P> <P> Johnson City is ranked #35 "Best Small Place for Business and Careers" in the USA . Due to its climate, high quality health care and affordable housing, it is ranked #8 "Best Place for African Americans to Retire" by Black Enterprise magazine . Kiplinger ranked Johnson City #5 in "The 10 Least - Expensive Cities For Living in the U.S.A.", stating the low cost of living is attributed to affordable homes and below - average utility, transportation and health - care costs . </P> <P> The popular citrus soda, Mountain Dew, traces its origins to Johnson City . In July 2012, PepsiCo announced that a new, malt - flavored version of the drink will be named Mountain Dew Johnson City Gold, in honor of the city . The drink will be test marketed in the Chicago metropolitan area, Denver, and Charlotte, beginning in late August . </P>

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