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 …
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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 …
Gov. Lee extends State of Emergency to end of August
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
To many, it comes as no surprise that Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed Executive Order No. …
Local candidates fight to represent District 3
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
In an effort to share details on their views and ask for local support, State …
Low response could be costly to region
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
It’s easy, and it doesn’t take very long, but some neglect to respond to the …
TCAT confirms launch of fall diesel training in Mountain City
Johnson County, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Director Herbie Adams stands inside the newly launched diesel training classroom at the …
County property tax rate confirmed
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Johnson County Mayor Mike Taylor and Director of Accounts and Budgets Russell Robinson presented the …
Sink Mountain Road repair funding approved
A gate blocks entrance to a Watauga Lake boat ramp on Sink Mountain Launch Road, in Johnson County TN. Access …
Government funding drops affecting Jo. Co. Schools
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Funding for the Johnson County School System took center stage at the Thursday, June 11 …
County to receive emergency food and shelter grant
Submitted by Johnson County Community Services
Johnson County has been awarded State Set-Aside Funds made available through the Department of …
Johnson County Senior Center: Funding takes center stage
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
Across the nation, millions of older adults take part in services offered by senior centers. …
DMRA wins environmental award for Johnson County
A rider (front) confirms his pass on Doe Mountain, in Johnson County, TN ATV trail last Sunday. The passes were …
Tennessee to permit vote by mail for all registered voters
Hobbs Lyle
Jill Penley
Freelance Reporter
Davidson County Chancellor Ellen Hobbs Lyle ruled last week that the state’s limits on …
Council meeting heats up over liquor store legalities
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Once again, the Mountain City Council focused on the legality of Black Bear Wine & …
“Parents’ Day Out” bill to help in-home childcare professionals
Jill Penley
Freelance Reporter
COVID-19 continues to disrupt almost every facet of life, but one issue brought to the forefront …
Small business help through Jo. Co. Chamber
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
The Johnson County Chamber of Commerce has partnered up with the Northeast Tennessee Economic Partnership …
New Longhorn logo approved
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
During the April 14 school board meeting, Johnson County Schools Secondary Supervisor Dr. Stephen Long …
Parkdale Mills restarts operation, as local businesses continue to reopen
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
COVID-19 caused one of the county’s largest employers, Parkdale Mills, to suspend operations in late …
JCHS Students graduate under unprecedented circumstances
By Jill Penley
FREELANCE WRITER
They planned to file into Ray Shoun gymnasium in procession on May 16 clad in …