Mask mandate controversy
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Johnson County Mayor Mike Taylor announced Executive Order Number 4 on Tuesday, July 21. The …
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Johnson County Center for the Arts to receive $25K arts grant
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
Following a review by citizen advisory panels with expertise in the appropriate arts disciplines and a …
Multiple states issue warnings against suspicious seeds
People around the United States are receiving mysterious seeds in the mail mislabeled as jewelry, earbuds, or toys. A Johnson …
Confirmed COVID-19 cases close Johnson County Courthouse
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
Posted on the Johnson County Tennessee Government Facebook page, Mayor Mike Taylor announced last Sunday that …
Scammers prey on Coronavirus fears
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
As coronavirus numbers increase, so do the number of dishonest people hoping to capitalize on …
New primary care facility coming to Mountain City
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
At its meetings, since early 2020, the Johnson County Commission has been discussing a change …
Boyd Foundation donates $21K to Senior Meal Program
Lois Dunn, center of Lois’s Restaurant in Mountain City, donates meals to senior center volunteers Janet Rhea Payne, left, and …
Early voting underway
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
The atmosphere was a little different when early voting for the upcoming state primary and …
County Mayor announces mask mandate
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
On the evening of Tuesday, July 21, Johnson County Mayor Mike Taylor announced Executive Order …
Mountain City Rotary says goodbye after eight decades of community service
Mountain City Rotary Club member Ron Drake presents the 18th and final Charlie Hux Service Award to Flo Bellamy, Director …
Town changes liquor ordinance
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
After approximately nine months of controversy, the debate about Black Bear Wines and Spirits and …
Free WiFi coming to Ralph Stout Park
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Women of Mountain City Founder Olivia Stelter attended the Tuesday, July 7 City Council Zoom …
Mask Up: Mask Mandate takes center stage
Health officials issue concern, urge precautions as regional COVID-19 cases rapidly increase
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
In a recent press …
UT President and Comptroller visit Johnson County
University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd (center left), accompanied by Comptroller Jason Mumpower (center right), visits Johnson County’s UT Extension …
Independence Day market, fundraiser a huge success
Connie Leichner and her daughter Jinifer, visit local artists Lewis and Jeana Chapman’s Doggy “Do” Arts to the Rescue presentation …
Gov. Lee announces fewest distressed counties in Tenn. since 2007
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that Tennessee has the fewest distressed counties statewide since 2007 …
COVID-19: The new norm
New practices such as increased hand washing and wearing facemasks could be essential in reducing the spread of the COVID-19 …
Dunn named Volunteer of the Year
Cristy Dunn is presented with the Pinnacle Award for Volunteer of the Year at the Johnson County Center for the …
Town Dedicates “Billy C. Brookshire Memorial Bridge”
Friends, family, and a large crowd gather for a photo last week during the ceremony to dedicate and name the …
Johnson County Schools prepare for upcoming school year
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
In March, as the coronavirus began to spread, schools dismissed for what turned out to …