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. …
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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 …
Stopping DUIs a joint effort
ACTION Coalition teams up with local law enforcement to conduct sobriety checkpoints
Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
Driving under the influence …
Audit findings, staffing take center stage
By Jill Penley
Freelance Writer
The Johnson County Board of Education met Monday evening for a work session to …
Best of Johnson County shines brightly in annual Christmas parade
By Beth Cox
Freelance writer
The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Johnson County, as many gathered on Main …
Tour of Homes displays the heart of Christmas
A Christmas tree welcomes visitors at one of the six homes that participated in this year’s Christmas Tour of …
Edmondson trials to be set in 2020
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
Six defendants individually wait to face the court for the alleged kidnapping, beating, and murder …
Home from Kuwait – a special surprise
Specialist Chris Lipford of the Tennessee National Guard 776 Support Maintenance Company, who has been deployed to Kuwait for …
School Board to hold special-called meeting, Monday 12/9
The Johnson County Board of Education will meet in a work session
December 9, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Johnson …
Setting straight animal protection law misconceptions
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act passed unanimously through the Senate earlier this November …
Farm families advocate Thomason announces retirement
Submitted by Sarah Ransom
Rick moved to the county, right after graduating from UT as a Vocational Agriculture teacher for …
JCHS cheer squad tour capitol with Rep. Hill
By Meg Dickens
STAFF WRITER
The Johnson County High School cheerleaders represented Johnson County during a recent trip to Nashville …
Business donates $2K in gifts to Angel Tree
Positive Thinkers members from Johnson County Bank stand around the Christmas tree with Angel Tree gifts. Local businesses and …
Johnson County Schools Closed
Johnson County Schools administration has been monitoring the inbound weather system and expect it to get harsher as the …
Johnson County Schools on two-hour delay
Due to the arrival of inclement weather tonight and the safety concerns of our students, Johnson County Schools will be …