Last Modified: February 16, 2026

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Pine Oaks Neighborhood Guide

Where The Oaks Outnumber The Pines

🧭Generally defined as the area: off University Parkway, stretching between ETSU and the VA, with neighborhoods backing up to the ridgeline of Buffalo Mountain and reaching the Tweetsie Trail and the old Erwin Highway.

📌Pine Oaks is best known for: being the quiet escape that's still 10 minutes from everything, the fabulous Pine Oaks Golf Course, and the newly expanding Pine Oaks Assisted Living Community.

👕You'll fit in if: you mow your lawn every Saturday and wave at neighbors.

👍Move here for: actual yards and garages that fit more than one car, with room for your own golf cart.

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: how fast you'll start complaining about University Parkway or Old Erwin Highway traffic.

The vibe around Pine Oaks is: settled in and staying put.

Pros & Cons of Pine Oaks

Pine Oaks strengths (top 5)

Family FriendlySafetyGreen SpacePeaceful & QuietDog Friendly

Pine Oaks tradeoffs (top 3)

NightlifeArt SceneEvents & Festivals
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Pine Oaks Neighborhood DNA

families who want suburbia without the commute.

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Some of the Pine Oaks hotspots include: Pine Oaks Park, Pine Oaks Nature Trail, and Pine Oaks Community Center.
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Moving to Pine Oaks - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Johnson City or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Johnson City guide for the big-picture view — or compare Pine Oaks against other parts of the city in our Johnson City neighborhood guide.