This Week’s Court & Sheriff’s Report 7-21-2021
The following information reflects the actual filed documents or docket entries which are considered to be public record and contained …
Author: Bill Thomas
Senior Center, Promises Academy exchange gifts of love
Johnson County Senior Center “Quilting Bees” and Promises Academy students and staff show off their joint venture earlier this week. …
Thanks, Tim, for writing memories that will last a lifetime
Former Tomahawk Sports Editor and 2021 Carter County Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Tim Chambers interviews JCHS Stacy Greer in …
Longhorns shine in Hampton’s 7-on-7 passing tournament
By Beth Cox
Sports writer
Hampton was the center of the storm Friday and Saturday, but it had nothing to …
Friday Night Lights just got brighter!
A maintenance crew paints the light poles silver at Johnson County High School’s Paul McEwen Stadium. The Stadium received new …
Like a Homecoming: Heritage Hall blazes back to life
The Kody Norris Show performing Saturday evening at Heritage Hall in Mountain City. Heritage Hall kicked-off it’s 2021 season Saturday …
Sunflower Festival sees largest attendance in event’s nearly two-decade long history
Karla Prudhomme
Freelance Writer
Johnson County came out in full force on Saturday, July 17, for the 17th Annual Sunflower …
Community Announcements 7-21-2021
For Your Information
St. Anthony Catholic Church Food Pantry – OPEN
St. Anthony Catholic Church Food Pantry is open regular …
Cold Springs Utility District gets spotlight during scholarship ceremony
(L-R): Cold Springs Utility District Manager Richard Hammons, Cold Springs Water Treatment Operations Specialist Apprentice Chris Brown, and TAUD …
Unemployment pandemic gets real in Mountain City
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Unemployment is a commonplace word during the time of COVID-19. The pandemic has caused many …
JCCF awards more than $77K to nonprofits
Members of the East Tennessee Foundation, Johnson County Community Foundation presenters, and grant recipients gathered together after the 2021 Grant …
Unfulfilled promises cause stir with commissioners
Potter Cemetery Caretaker Danny Wilson argues his case with the Johnson County Commissioners after months of discussion on the subject. …
Facebook Murders revisited: “I did that on purpose”
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
On July 13 and July 14, the Washington County Criminal Court revisited a crime that …
Terry Cooke
Terry Lynn Cooke, age 58, passed away on July 11, 2021 at Johnson City Medical Center. Terry was born on …
Belinda “Bel” Reece
Baby Belinda “Bel” Christine Reece, beloved daughter of Derek and Jennifer Reece, was born sleeping on July 15, 2021 at …
Vickie Garnes-Strickland
Vickie Lynn Garnes-Strickland, age 58, passed away Thursday, July 8th,2021 at her residence in Trade, TN. She was born …
Lynda “Lyndi” Barker
Lyndi Barker passed away after a courageous fight with cancer at the young age of 63 in her home in …
This Week’s Sheriff’s Report 7-14-2021
07/02/2021 Mary S Mckinnis, Chestnut Dr, Attempted Aggravated Assault As Domestic Violence, Vandalism, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct
07/02/2021 Karen E …
Community Announcements 7-14-2021
For Your Information
St. Anthony Catholic Church Food Pantry – OPEN
St. Anthony Catholic Church Food Pantry is open regular …
Senior Center fully reopens with measure of caution
Local veterans are looking forward to the many activities scheduled at the Johnson County Senior Center on their behalf. Photo …