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Welcome to Johnson County TN
Today, Tomorrow or a Lifetime!
COURTHOUSE HOURS
OF OPERATION:
Monday-Friday
8:30am-5:00pm
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County Clerks Office Only
Saturdays 8:30am-11:45am
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Johnson County TN
Government Public Notices
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​​​​​Budget Committee Meeting
Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6:00pm
Upper Courtroom
Download Public Notice - pending
Download Agenda - pending
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Johnson County Commission
Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7:00pm
Upper Courtroom
Johnson County Courthouse
Download Public Notice - pending
Download Commission Agenda Packet
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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:
Emergency Management
423-727-2507
Sheriffs Department
423-717-7761
Town of Mountain City Police
423-727-2901
Town of Mountain City
423-727-8005
Mountain Electric
423-717-1800
MOUNTAIN CITY TOWN HALL MEETING WITH CANDIDATES
Featuring candidates vying for Alderman and Mayor of Mountain City in the General Election.
Monday, October 7 at 7:00pm
Johnson County Senior Center
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VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Monday, October 7, 2024
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EARLY VOTING SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 16 - Thursday, October 31, 2024
​National Guard Armory - 1923 S. Shady - MCTN
Monday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday-Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am-12:00pm noon
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Absentee Ballot Request Deadline - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
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ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Polling Place Hours
8:00am - 8:00pm
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Get Election & Voter Information Here.
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PHONE: 423-727-8592
LOCAL
UPDATES
EMERGENCY
UPDATED INFORMATION:
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Donations for hurricane disaster relief can still be brought to the National Guard Armory at 1923 S. Shady Street in Mountain City for distribution to Johnson County residents. Individuals, agencies, and volunteer leaders in our communities can also come to the armory to request resources for themselves or to help others.
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NOTICE: The National Guard Armory will be open on Sunday, October 6 from 10:00am to 6:00pm. Lunch will be served around noon and dinner at 5:00pm by the Salvation Army.​
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LOOKING FOR HELP? OR HOW TO DONATE SERVICES OR ITEMS?
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Google Doc with available services and resources for Johnson County.​
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JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENTS CAN NOW APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE FROM FEMA.
Online at: DisasterAssistance.gov
or call 1-800-621-3362 between 7a.m. and 11p.m. EDT.​​​
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FROM JOHNSON COUNTY TN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT:
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Any vegatative debris needs to be placed on the right of way next to the road. Do your best to separate vegatation from construction debris. Put them in separate piles. Crews will be in the area soon to begin collection. They will not remove anything on private property.
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Citizens in need of assistance with clean up efforts on their personal property can call the Johnson County Property Assessor's Office at 423-727-7692 and let them know what you need.
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The National Guard Armory building at 1923 S Shady St will be open daily from 9AM to 7PM to get water and supplies that you may need. We will continue to work on getting supplies to our area.
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The American Red Cross Shelter remains open at the First Christian Church (401 W Main St).
Our crews are continuing to clear areas and check on residents. We will continue those efforts today. If you have someone that you have not heard from you can use the TBI Hotline (1-800-TBI-FIND).
We have agents with our local law enforcement following up on requests.
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We will continue to work with our utilities and road crews to get them any resources they need to help you.​​​​
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There will be NO SCHOOL next week, Monday October 7th through Friday October 11th, 2024. The following week of October 14th has been scheduled for Fall Break, which means that there will be no school during that time frame as well.
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TDEC - TEMPORARY WATER CONTACT ADVISORY UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is issuing a temporary water contact advisory telling the public to avoid all contact with waterbodies affected by the extreme flooding in East TN.
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This applies to all surface waters in the Nolichucky, French Broad, Pigeon, Doe, and Watauga River watersheds as well as any other waters affected by the flooding.
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MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION ORDER ISSUED:
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The call is for citizens to conserve any water that is for non-essential use. Examples of non-essential use of water are clothes washing, running dishwashers, landscaping irrigation, or washing cars.
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POSTAL SERVICE UPDATE:
Johnson County residents with postal Boxes at the Mountain City Post Office, can now pick up their mail and undeliverable packages at the mobile unit behind the post office. ​
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Johnson County Senior Center is open to those who need internet access. They are also delivering free hot meals to homebound seniors who need assistance. Call 423-727-8883.
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Starting next week, Johnson County Health Department will have enough vaccines to begin offering everyone – public and responders – the tetanus (Tdap), Hepatitis A, and flu vaccines at the Johnson County Health Department in Mountain City.
Vaccines are FREE and available Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.
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The vaccines will also be available at the shelter at First Christian Church for residents and responders as needed prior to Monday, October 7, 2024. Call 423-727-9731 for assistance.
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Johnson County Schools are closed Monday, September 30-Friday, October 4, 2024
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Shower & Laundy Services are at:
Doe Elementary School
Mountain City Elementary School
Roan Creek Elementary School
Johnson County High School
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Laundry Services are at:
Johnson County Middle School
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Free high-speed internet service
is available at the Community Center, 214 College Street, Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm.
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Boil water notice is lifted for Mountain City residents only.
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Please note that many of our tourism destinations, local venues, campgrounds and lodging have been impacted by Hurricane Helene. We will keep everyone posted about upcoming events here and on VisitMountainCityTN.com.
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As of now, the Cranberry Festival will be held as planned. Please follow this page.
PLEASE SEE STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION
FROM JOHNSON COUNTY
MAYOR LARRY POTTER
As many areas in our region, Johnson County has faced widespread devastation as a result of Tropical Storm Helene. Roads leading into the county are largely impassable and teams have been rescuing residents throughout the day.
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Mayor Potter is asking ALL residents to stay off the roads unless they are instructed by Emergency Services personnel to do otherwise.
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