An unprecedented year in Jo. Co. Schools
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
That 2020 has been an unusual year for everyone, there is little doubt. Between quarantines …
Local News
House fire leaves family in desperate need
A home on Crackers Neck road in Mountain City TN was the latest casualty of a fire that left little …
Christmas amid a pandemic
By Veronica Burniston
Freelance Writer
As the saying goes: it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Johnson County. …
Seniors celebrate drive-through Thanksgiving
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
While the holiday spirit was as strong as ever, Thanksgiving dinner was nothing like ever celebrated …
Online deals take center stage as pandemic numbers surge
By Tamas Mondovics
Editor
In a recent release Wallethub, an online research organization put holiday shopping stats in perspective. To …
Local resident celebrates long life and remarkable legacy
Longtime Johnson County resident Margie Stout thanks all her family and friends for making her 99th birthday “wonderful.” Submitted Photo …
‘Tis the season for giving
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
Christmas is a time of giving, and locals are keeping the spirit alive this season. …
State of Tennessee Releases New COVID-19 PSA
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee today announced a new ad as part of the continued “Face It, Masks Fight COVID-19” campaign. …
MEC warns about solar energy deals
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
The Mountain Electric Cooperative recently warned co-op members of what officials believe may be a …
Mountain Youth Academy seeks discount incentives to stay, expand
By Meg Dickens
Staff Writer
The Johnson County Commission met for its November meeting on Thursday, November 19. During both …
Community center receives $15K through local support
Representatives from the city and county government come together infront of City Hall for a check presentation from Operation …
Senior Center thankful for Boyd and East Tennessee Community Foundation
Submitted by JCSC
Members of the Johnson County Senior Center staff visited University of Tennessee President Randy Boyd, founder of …
A time to be thankful, a time to reflect
Mountain City residents celebrate Thanksgiving with a meal at last year’s Danny Herman Trucking Community Thanksgiving Meal. Things will be …
Hometown Service Coalition adds to Board, focuses on fundraising
Submitted by JC Lowe
Hometown Service Coalition
Hometown Service Coalition, Johnson County’s newest nonprofit service organization, is growing rapidly and …
Reindeer Run returns to town
By Veronica Burniston
Freelance Writer
The Johnson County Arts Council will once again sponsor the Third Annual Reindeer Run in …
Fatal shooting in Mountain City
By Tamas Mondovics
One man is dead following a shooting Saturday on the 300 block of Industrial Drive in …
Celebrating America’s Veterans
By Veronica Burniston
Freelance Writer
Tucked between the prominent American holidays of Halloween and Thanksgiving, Veteran’s Day is often overlooked …
Winter Market comes to Neva
By Veronica Burniston
Freelance Writer
The Winter Market bustled to life Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Neva Schoolhouse. While currently …
Community Center approaches city for staffing help
Mountain City/Johnson County Community Center Director Flo Bellamy, (front), is joined by Joey Adams in June during an annual Cancer …
Local family has over 100 years collective military service
(L to R) Kevin Harry, Melissa Harry, Kenneth Harry & Mark Harry take a moment to visit the Johnson …