Building a better community roundtable event
Assorted government officials from state and local government attend the Women of Mountain City’s first roundtable event to hear about …
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Commissioner Schwinn starts tour at MCE
Tennessee Education Commissioner Penny Schwinn is joined by Johnson County Director of School Mischelle Simcox and Angie Wills for round …
MyRide receives $10K from United Way
Officials from MyRide Tennessee Johnson County pose with a giant check after being awarded $10,000 from the United Way …
Possible insurance change brings controversy to school board
By Meg Dickens and Tamas Mondovics
Staff Writer, Editor
The Johnson County School Board tabled an agenda item related to …
Weekend boating fatality draws attention to continued vigilance on local waterways
Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency officials emphasize water safety and safe boating.
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
While the busy memorial holiday …
Locals “back the blue” with donations
Sheriff Eddie Tester presents Nightline Inc’s Lee Collette with a plaque in appreciation of the tactical gear donation. Photo submitted …
Fire destroys another home in Trade
Firefighters from all of Johnson County’s fire departments join forces with Zionville, NC firefighters to extinguish a recent fire in …
Broadband company closes, customers without service
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Many people in the Johnson County area are aware of the local broadband company Bravado. …
City pool closed another year
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Locals around Johnson County know what kind of issues plague the Town of Mountain City …
County arrests and charges two juveniles for Shady Valley church vandalism
Shady Valley Presbyterian Church off Hwy. 421 and Winchester Rd. in Shady Valley was vandalized on the evening of May …
MyRide misses out on requested funding
MyRide Coordinator Danae Watson presents her case for funding to members of the Johnson County Commission’s Budget Committee. At the …
$1.8 million airport project to break ground
Airport Director Dave Garris presents blueprints of the Johnson County Airport and outlines the proposed update to County Mayor Mike …
Gov. Lee announces passage of Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget has passed through the General Assembly. …
Memorial Day weekend kicks off Tennessee’s boating season
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
While looked upon as the start to the summer boating season, including fishing and swimming, safety …
County approves new $15,188 circulation program for library
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
The Johnson County Public Library is a well-loved space in the heart of Mountain City. …
Federal funding hikes in schools leads to expansions/updates
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
The Johnson County School system has been expanding and growing slightly despite hardships related to …
County on notice for gas gouging complaints
The recent gasoline shortage prompted the rise of gas prices near the $6 mark at Paradise Gas and Grill Truckstop …
Hometown Service honors memory of Danny Herman
Partnering with several local businesses, Hometown Service Coalition members and friends were able to spruce up the landscaping at the …
Schools lift COVID-19 restrictions, set future school rules
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Whether masks are necessary has been a hot topic for a long time at this …
MyRide asks local government $30K for program support
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Johnson County does not offer public transportation such as busses or shuttles to the community …