DMRA welcomes new director
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Doe Mountain Recreation Area (DMRA) welcomed an old friend as its new executive director on …
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County kills tipping fee increase
Johnson County Commissioners review documents at the most recent meeting. Photo by Meg Dickens
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
County …
COVID cases and vaccinations on the rise
Karla Prudhomme
Freelance Writer
People have become COVID weary, and as cases continue to ravage our nation, state, and county …
Jail faces employee shortage, increases wages
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Last week, The Tomahawk reported on the employee shortage at the local prison. This week …
Schools pass employee mask mandate
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to sweep the nation, Johnson County Schools is taking action …
Sunflower Festival unrest continues
The 17th Annual Sunflower Festival in Mountain City TN was the largest attended yet and sparked debate over the festival’s …
Northeast Correctional Complex in Crisis
Front entrance to the Northeast Correctional Complex (NECX) at 5249 Highway 67 West in Mountain City. The facility is in …
Rescue DOG set to expand, provide mobile service
Melissa Gentry of Rescue DOG and End of Life Sanctuary poses with puppies at the Harbin Hill Road facility. Rescue …
National Recovery Month declared in Johnson County/Mountain City
A.C.T.I.O.N. Coalition Director Trish Burchette, Johnson County Mayor Mike Taylor, Mountain City Mayor Jerry Jordan, and A.C.T.I.O.N. Coalition Recovery Program …
Community pushes for pool reopening by summer 2022
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
As most people in the area know, the Mountain City Pool has been closed for …
The Mountain City Mammoth 5K beats expectations
Runners take off during Mountain City’s Mammoth 5K Run. The race was well attended and organizers are hoping it returns …
Shady Public Library to open this October
The Shady Valley Public Library building, the former Senior Center, is located behind the Rock School. Submitted photo.
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County turns over building to VFD
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
As most people locally know, the local fire departments are ran mostly by volunteers, and …
Business recognizes locals doing good
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Hospitals are filled with those in rough conditions, and the national pandemic continues to rage. …
Organizers confident in weekend 5K
Map of Mountain City Mammoth 5K …
Vaccinations increase in Johnson County
Johnson County Sheriff Eddie Tester receives a COVID-19 vaccine. Recent statistics show an increase in locals getting vaccinated. File photo. …
Sink Mountain Rec. Improvement Project going through final approvals
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Officials and regular citizens of Johnson County alike have been pushing for repairs to the …
Oldest Red Oak in N.E. Tennessee located in Mountain City
Gates Mondovics, 28, poses for a photo with a Red Oak tree estimated to be nearly 320 years old, taking …
Concerns lead to cancellations
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Locals may want to check the community announcements before heading out to a scheduled event …
County debates first tipping fee increase
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Officials are looking into increasing the tipping fee at Johnson County Transfer Station, 378 Industrial …