The Johnson City Commission Has Given A Thumbs Up To Rezoning The West Walnut Street District. It’s Part Of The City’s Plan To Revitalize The Area. Officials Hope To Unite The Downtown Area And East Tennessee State University By Bringing In More Businesses And Making The Streets More Pedestrian And Bike Friendly. This Would Allow Better Access To The Downtown Area. The Ordinance Must Be Approved On Second And Third Reading Before Its Adopted.