Johnson City Secure Storage vs 10 Federal Storage
Which is better, Johnson City Secure Storage or 10 Federal Storage?
It depends on what you are storing. Both give access 24 hours a day and both rent online. For furniture, tools and household goods in a drive-up unit, Johnson City Secure Storage costs less: in October 2026 a 10×10 was $68 a month at Johnson City Secure Storage and $97 to $103 at 10 Federal. It is also the shorter drive from downtown, ETSU, Milligan and Elizabethton. For anything that needs climate control, or a unit larger than 10×30, 10 Federal is the one: every unit at its Princeton Rd facility is climate controlled, up to 20×30.
Facility details checked October 20, 2026.
Where each one is
Johnson City Secure Storage is at 270 Greenlee Rd on the east side, off Dave Buck Rd between Elizabethton Hwy (TN-91) and King Springs Rd. The nearest I-26 exit is 23 (TN-91). 10 Federal Storage is at 410 Princeton Rd on the north side near The Mall, off I-26 exit 20 (N Roan St). By car (Google Distance Matrix):
| From | Johnson City Secure Storage | 10 Federal Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Square | 7 min, 3.0 mi | 9 min, 4.6 mi |
| ETSU | 8 min, 4.0 mi | 9 min, 3.7 mi |
| The Mall at Johnson City | 13 min, 6.0 mi | 6 min, 1.4 mi |
| Elizabethton | 13 min, 6.3 mi | 21 min, 11.2 mi |
| Milligan University | 5 min, 2.1 mi | 14 min, 8.4 mi |
Near The Mall, 10 Federal is the shorter drive. From downtown, ETSU, Milligan or Elizabethton, Johnson City Secure Storage is.
The two facilities in detail
Johnson City Secure Storage
270 Greenlee Rd, off Dave Buck Rd between Elizabethton Hwy (TN-91) and King Springs Rd, east Johnson City. Nearest I-26 exit: 23 (TN-91)
- Run by
- Independently owned
- Google rating
- 4.7 out of 5 from 79 Google reviews
- Unit access
- 24 hours a day, every day
- Office
- Calls and texts answered daily, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern
- Unit types
- Drive-up units, plus a few indoor units; no climate control
- Sizes
- 5×10 to 10×30
- Billing
- Monthly, month to month
- Fees
- No activation or admin fee
- Renting
- Online, by text or by phone. No ID needed; lock available
- Best for
- 24-hour drive-up access on the east side, toward Elizabethton and Milligan
Pros
- Gate open 24 hours, every day
- Most units are drive-up
- Billed monthly, month to month
- No activation or admin fee
- Rents online with no ID; first month discounted online
- Lowest regular 10×10 rate of the eight facilities in October 2026
- Closest of the eight to Elizabethton (13 minutes)
Cons
- No climate-controlled units
10 Federal Storage
410 Princeton Rd, north Johnson City, 6 minutes from The Mall. Nearest I-26 exit: 20 (N Roan St)
- Run by
- National chain: its website lists locations in 14 states
- Google rating
- 4.6 (490 reviews)
- Unit access
- 24 hours for most units
- Office
- Call center by phone and online; no on-site office described
- Unit types
- Climate-controlled units, on the first floor and upstairs
- Sizes
- 5×5 to 20×30
- Billing
- Monthly, month to month
- Fees
- None stated. Insurance recommended, not stated as required
- Best for
- Things that need climate control, and the largest units in town
Pros
- Every unit climate controlled
- Widest size range of the eight, up to 20×30
- National chain with corporate backing
Cons
- Call center rather than an office you can walk into
- Some climate-controlled units are upstairs
- 21 minutes from Elizabethton and 14 from Milligan
Side by side
| Facility | Google rating | From downtown | Unit access | Climate control | Drive-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City Secure Storage 270 Greenlee Rd | 4.7 (79 reviews) | 3.0 mi | 24 hours, every day | No | Yes, most units |
| Billed monthly. No activation or admin fee. No ID needed | |||||
| 10 Federal Storage 410 Princeton Rd | 4.6 (490 reviews) | 4.6 mi | 24 hours for most units | Yes, every unit | Yes |
| Call center instead of an office | |||||
Current prices for Johnson City Secure Storage are on the prices page. Facility details are from each facility's own website and Google listing, checked October 20, 2026. Details change, so confirm before renting. Sources: 10 Federal Storage.
Where Johnson City Secure Storage has the edge
Price for drive-up space: the dated 10×10 comparison above, with the first month discounted online. Drive-up units you park in front of. Calls and texts answered daily, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern, where 10 Federal runs through a call center. No ID needed to rent, a lock available, and no activation or admin fee. Location for the east side, Milligan and Elizabethton.
Where 10 Federal Storage has the edge
Climate control on every unit. More sizes, from 5×5 up to 20×30. A national chain with locations in 14 states, for anyone who prefers a large operator with corporate backing. And the shorter drive from The Mall.
All eight Johnson City facilities are compared in the Johnson City storage guide, and current prices at Johnson City Secure Storage are on the prices page.
Questions people ask
- Do both have 24-hour access?
- Yes. Johnson City Secure Storage is open 24 hours a day for every unit, and 10 Federal Storage for most units.
- Which one has climate control?
- 10 Federal Storage climate-controls every unit at its Princeton Rd facility. Johnson City Secure Storage has no climate-controlled units.
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