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Magazine says Johnson City one of the top places to raise kids in U.S.
Johnson City is one of the country’s best places to raise kids — at least according to BusinessWeek magazine’s fourth annual survey of such things.
In Tennessee, Clarksville topped the list, which the magazine based on affordability, job growth, safety and school test scores.
“That’s what parents want,” the story’s writer, Prashant Gopal, said in a video interview. “They want a place that’s affordable and where their kids can get a great education.”
Read the full story on the Johnson City Press Web site.
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tracy,
i find it funny that you are complaining about this, but you said the people are the ones who need to change the conditions of riverfront park.
why don't you work to make it a better place to live instead of complaining?
haha.
"Lot's of fun at the children's parks. Don't miss the famous man cave."
Especially since they combined the two at Riverfront park. *cough*PUBLIC RESTROOMS*cough*
Toooo funny Jeremiah.......
Lot's of fun at the children's parks. Don't miss the famous man cave.
Yay JC! I wonder if the inclusion of year-round schooling had any bearing on that decision?
Good restaurants, a solid college over 13000, great schools... I <3 my JC!
Next to top and that's something to brag about. Well how far are we below on the national list? No body knows who came in second in most contest or game.