Shady Valley farmers voted: 2020 Farmer of the Year
Greiber Farms in Johnson County received a great honor. Father and son duo Arnold and Scott Greiber were named …
Local News
Shady Elementary building to go back to community
Shady Valley Cranberry Festival Committee Vice President Chance McQueen presents his case during the January Johnson County School Board …
Breakfast fundraiser strengthens Arts Center’s future
Members of the Levi Retirees, along with local volunteers gather for a photo during a check presentation as the …
More protection sought for unborn children
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
When County Commissioner Freddy Phipps recommended adding stronger protections for unborn children during the December …
Youngest VP in Heritage Hall history
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
Chase McGlamery is a Johnson County native that works tirelessly to improve his community. He …
County says no to refugees
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
The news of Governor Bill Lee’s decision to continue allowing refugees into Tennessee did not …
Doe Mountain named Adventure Tourism District
Pictured: JohnsonCounty Mayor Mike Taylor and (former) Lt. General Ron Ramsey in the Kettle Foot fire tower on Doe …
US Senator visits Mountain City
Johnson County officials Sheriff Eddie Tester (left), Mischelle Simcox (inner left), and County Mayor Mike Taylor (right) pause to …
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 …