Johnson County Schools responds to COVID-19
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee declared a state of emergency Thursday, March 12, to help the …
Local News
VA Outpatient Clinic welcomes veterans during a community outreach event
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
Dozens stopped by last week to meet and greet representatives of James H. Quillen VA Medical …
Plug pulled on Horns’ spring sports
By Tim Chambers
SPORTS EDITOR
For seniors like Hannah Brooks, this was the softball season she had been waiting on. …
Johnson County responds to COVID-19
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
Johnson County and the surrounding areas are working diligently to prevent the spread of COVID-19. …
Johnson County Schools food distribution
Johnson County Schools closed suddenly on Monday, March 16. Many people were confused about why Johnson County was still open …
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As we continue to gather and deliver the most credible news to Johnson County, we want you to know that …
Johnson County Schools close until April 14, due to Coronavirus concerns
Due to the current concerns over the COVID-19 Virus, Johnson County Schools will be closing effective tomorrow until Tuesday …
DMRA hosts Sasquatch Challenge
Motocross contenders race their way through a 14-mile lap for the coveted prize during the Third Annual Sasquatch Challenge …
Hill urges Volunteer Fire Dept. to apply for new state grants
Press Release
(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) — House Commerce Committee Chairman Timothy Hill (R-Blountville) is urging volunteer fire departments across the Third …
Decision 2020
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
The Johnson County Democratic Party proudly held its first-ever caucus last week with a special purpose. …
State, local officials on high alert as Coronavirus spreads
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
As nationwide panic surrounds the Coronavirus (CoVID-19 ) state and county officials are taking the threat …
Art Center gets Woodman Hometown Hero Award
Roger Espinoza with Modern Woodmen holds up a T-shirt from the Johnson County Center for the Arts whose representatives, including …
JCHS Culinary Dept to receive $70K grant
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
The Johnson County High School Culinary Arts Department continues to grow and improve as time …
VA hosts event to prepare veterans for new clinic
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
Mountain City’s Veteran’s Affairs Outpatient Clinic, through the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, is …
Johnson County’s homelessness a reality
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
Homelessness is often considered an urban phenomenon. But those who work on homeless issues in …
JCHS teacher on unpaid leave
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
The Tomahawk confirmed with Director of Schools Mishelle Simcox that Johnson County High School teacher …
24 year drought comes to an end
Lady Longhorns defeat Sullivan South, secure first regional berth in decades.
By Tim Chambers
SPORTS EDITOR
BLUFF CITY—Two decades plus …
Utility workers honored for recent water rescue
Johnson County presents the Agape Award to the five Mountain Electric employees that saved Laurel Bloomery woman Cathy Souder during …
Heritage Hall exceeds $10K match grant
Representatives from the Johnson County Community Foundation present a check to Heritage Hall Theatre officials. Back Row: John D. …
A crowning moment
Alf and Barbara Wilson are crowned Valentines King and Queen by Johnson County Senior Center Bus Driver Terry Hodge during …