Johnson City in Washington County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Johnson City Sessions

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 25, 2020

1. Johnson City Sessions Marker

Inscription. In October 1928 Frank Walker of Columbia Records hosted recording auditions at 334 East Main Street. Charlie Bowman and his brothers, Clarence Greene, and the Roane County Ramblers were among the artists recorded. These sessions pioneered the art of remote recording, designed to record undiscovered talent in the area. Walker returned to Johnson City in October 1929 for a second round of recordings that included Clarence "Tom” Ashley.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 1A 141.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1928.

Location. 36° 19.061′ N, 82° 20.955′ W. Marker is in Johnson City, Tennessee, in Washington County. It is at the intersection of East Main Street (Tennessee Route 91) and Colonial Way, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street. Located at WJHL TV station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnson City TN 37601, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in East Tennessee

and in the Tri-Cities Area.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

the State of Franklin,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Johnson City Sessions (a few steps from this marker); John Sevier Hotel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Samuel Cole Williams (about 600 feet away); Science Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); Main Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Johnson City (approx. ¼ mile away); James Hobart Stanton (approx. ¼ mile away); Rich-R-Tone Records (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnson City.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, February 25, 2020

2. Johnson City Sessions Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 397 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 28, 2020, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.