US Senator visits Mountain City
Johnson County officials Sheriff Eddie Tester (left), Mischelle Simcox (inner left), and County Mayor Mike Taylor (right) pause to …
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Mountain City losing employees
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
Comparable wages is a serious issue in Johnson County and was only a matter of …
Parsons and Smith receive Governor’s Vol. Stars award
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
Volunteer work is a large part of what allows a community to flourish. Some organizations …
Agriscience takes center stage to promote future careers
Tucker, a Labrador retriever owned by Agriculture Teacher, Tracy Dugger, catches a Frisbee in mid-air as he shows off …
Representative Hill promotes SB-399 during JCB meeting
State Representative Timothy Hill stops by Johnson County Bank to attend an employee meeting and discuss his related duties. …
Mountain City couple opens liquor store
Johnson County native, and owner of Black Bear Wine and Spirits, Tom Stanley, pauses for a photo at his …
Elizabethton Driver Services Center relocates to new facility
By Jill Penley
Freelance writer
The nearest Department of Safety and Homeland Security is some 40 miles from Mountain City. …
Community supports musical heritage with First Day hike
A large crowd gathers at the Johnson County Arts Center for the First Day Hike along the Mural Mile …
Rep Phil Roe announces retirement
Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn)
By Jill Penley
FREELANCE WRITER
Rep. Phil Roe (R-Tenn) announced on Friday that he will …
City Mayor lawsuit documents
UPDATE
Mountain City Mayor Kevin Parsons filed a lawsuit against the county and several individuals concerning his arrest on January …
Annual county commodities distribution kicks off new year
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
In its continued effort to support the community, the Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency …
Local students spread holiday cheer
Mountain City Elementary school students gather for a photo during a recent holiday theatrical performance. Pictured is some of …
JCB recognizes the community
Johnson County Bank employees present a $1,000 check for theSenior Heating Fund as part of the bank’s senior …
Commissioners pledge support for the Second Amendment
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
Gun control made an appearance at the Johnson County Commissioners meeting on Thursday, December 19. …
Tennessee to continue accepting refugees
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
This week, Gov. Bill Lee announced his consent to initial refugee resettlement in Tennessee in …
TDMRA ends year with substantial growth
The snow-covered mountains of Doe Mountain is just one reason to visit this beautifularea of Johnson County. Photo by …
Second District Volunteer Fire receives support
Commerce Committee Chairman Timothy Hill, right, is joined by AT&T Regional Director, Alan Hill and Second District Safety …
Ringing in the holidays
Local bluegrass recording artist and songwriter Kody Norris, right, is joined by Mary Rachel Nalley Norris, Josiah Tyree and …
Former first responder memorialized by Mtn. City
City Mayor Kevin Parsons (left) presents James Lefler’s children, Dr. Chris Lefler (center) and Dr. Vikki Sitter (right), with …
County to discuss becoming ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
In the wake of endless discussions centered around gun ownership, violence, and rights, “Second Amendment …