Located between Johnson City and Kingsport, Gray offers a quieter residential setting with convenient access to two of the Tri-Cities’ largest employment, healthcare, and shopping centers. Its central location has made it one of the region’s most practical choices for buyers who need to travel throughout Northeast Tennessee.
Gray has experienced considerable residential growth while retaining much of its open landscape and relaxed atmosphere. Housing options include established subdivisions, newer construction, one-level homes, townhomes, custom residences, and properties with additional acreage. Depending on the location, buyers may also find homes with mountain views, wooded privacy, or convenient access to Boone Lake.
One of the community’s best-known destinations is the Gray Fossil Site and Hands On! Discovery Center, a natural-history and science attraction built around an important fossil excavation site. Hands On! Discovery Center
Gray provides everyday conveniences without the density of a larger city. Its position near Interstate 26 also makes it easy to reach downtown Johnson City, Kingsport, Bristol, and the surrounding region. For buyers seeking space, accessibility, and a more residential pace, Gray offers an attractive middle ground.
1,606 people live in Gray, where the median age is 50.8 and the average individual income is $32,200. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Gray, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Black Sheep Market, Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Johnson City, and Mardi Gras Cafe.
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| Dining | 0.4 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.52 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.64 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.64 miles | 12 reviews | 1.8/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.75 miles | 45 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.75 miles | 61 reviews | 3.9/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.75 miles | 8 reviews | 1.4/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.77 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.77 miles | 8 reviews | 1/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.32 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.38 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.63 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.4 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.41 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.59 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.75 miles | 3 reviews | 2.7/5 stars | |
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Gray has 669 households, with an average household size of 2.4. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Gray do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,606 people call Gray home. The population density is 1,081 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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