Former State Representative Scotty Campbell announces 2020 campaign
Former State Representative Scotty Campbell of Johnson County announced his candidacy for the Rep. Primary for State Representative in district …
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Local government, businesses continue to adapt to assist public during crisis
Update: COVID-19
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
While COVID-19 has upended business as usual, local companies are continuing to …
“Stay Home”
Tennesseans receive the message;
“Take this seriously, remain at home, and ensure we save lives”
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
With …
Local club makes Masks of Love
George Heinemann, left, is joined by Johnson County Public Health Office assistant Mertis Taylor, for a photo, while delivering facemasks …
State Rep Timothy Hill announces his candidacy for Congress
Timothy Hill has represented Johnson County and parts of Carter and Sullivan County in the Tenn. State General Assembly since …
When You’re On Your Own, We Are There With You
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
As the United States faces the worst public health crisis in a generation, The Tomahawk …
County Mayor declares Local Emergency, issues ‘Safer at Home’ Directive
Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
In response to the continued spread of coronavirus in our region, Johnson County Mayor Mike Taylor …
Ballad Health to deploy rapid testing for COVID-19
Turnaround for results will change from days to hours
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Starting this week, Ballad Health will be …
STATE OF TENNESSEE EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR
MARCH 30, 2020
STATE OF TENNESSEE
EXECUTIVE ORDER BY THE GOVERNOR
No. 22
AN ORDER DIRECTING TENNESSEANS TO STAY HOME …
COVID-19 cases have Mayor Taylor considering “Stay at Home Declaration”
By County Mayor Mike Taylor
As many of you may already be aware, on Saturday the Northeast Regional Health Office …
Jo. Co. Senior Center to support families with Alzheimer’s disease
Members of the Johnson County Senior center toured a number of greenhouses and saw first hand the beautiful plants, flowers …
TN General Assembly waives select requirements due to COVID-19
Students from the Johnson County School System joined approximately 342 of their high school peers in Murfreesboro on March 10 …
CRHE suggests parents prepare for at-home learning
Coalition for Responsible Home Education
03/11/2020—As COVID-19 (coronavirus) spreads in the United States, some local authorities, including Seattle Public Schools …
Mountain City organization gives women a voice
Women of MC founder Olivia Stelter pauses after receiving donations. During the collection at Food Lion, Women of MC collected …
TDOE Announces Partnership with PBS to Deliver Daily Instructional Content for Tennessee Students
Nashville, TN—The Tennessee Department of Education secured a partnership with the state’s PBS stations to deliver daily instructional content for …
Senior Center takes precautions
The Coronavirus Outbreak has everyone’s attention and the Johnson County Senior Center Director Kathy Motsinger and staff are following guidelines …
Johnson County Schools release COVID-19 plan
Staff Note: Johnson County Schools are currently reacting under Level 3 protocol. Students can go to Mountain City Elementary for …
Joint Statement from Governor Bill Lee, Lt. Governor Randy McNally and Speaker Cameron Sexton
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lt. Governor Randy McNally and Speaker Cameron Sexton issued the following statement …
Johnson County Robotics a success
JCHS students celebrate after dominating a Vex Robotics competition held at the high school. Students from JCHS Robotics team …
Divide home fire kills one
Johnson County Sheriff’s Department Press Release
On March 15, 2020 @ 4:07 pm, Johnson County E-911 received a call …