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COURTHOUSE HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm ​ County Clerks Office Only Saturdays 8:30am-11:45am ​ County Phone Directory Johnson County TN Government Public Notices ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Budget Committee Meeting Thursday, Oct. 17 at 6:00pm Upper Courtroom Download Public Notice Download Agenda ​ ​ ​ Johnson County Commission Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7:00pm Upper Courtroom Johnson County Courthouse Download Public Notice Download Commission Agenda Packet ​ ​Court Security Meeting Friday, October 25 at 11:00am Lower Courtroom Johnson County Courthouse Download Public Notice ​ ​ ​ CLICK ON IMAGE FOR FULL VIEW what you need DOWNLOAD SAMPLE BALLOT HERE ​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 ​ Absentee Ballot Request Deadline - Tuesday, October 29, 2024 ​ ​ ELECTION DAY Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Polling Place Hours 8:00am - 8:00pm ​ Get Election & Voter Information Here. ​ PHONE: 423-727-8592 LOCAL UPDATES EMERGENCY Click on the BULLETIN IMAGE below to download our Disaster Relief Bulletin to find resources and information. ​ Please email updates or corrections. download bulletin UPDATED INFORMATION: ​ PLEASE NOTE: SR91 from Mountain City to Damascus is now open! Continue to exercise caution in these areas. __________________________ ​ DEBRIS REMOVAL The National Guard has assigned personnel and equipment to aid the county in the removal of debris. They are working in conjunction with the Highway Department to coordinate these efforts and want to make everyone aware of the process. ​ At this time, they will ONLY be removing debris that included vegetation. Please place this debris at the right-of-way of your property as they are not permitted to access private property. ​ If you have other household or property debris, this MUST be placed in a separate pile. They will take the vegetative debris to the burn pit for proper disposal. Absolutely NO private or commercial dumping at the burn pit will be permitted. Due to safety and environmental measures, removal and disposal of this debris will be monitored under the direction of the National Guard. If you need assistance with cleanup on your personal property, please call 423-727-2507. ​ ​ ​ ​ _________________________ ​ ​ 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. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ _________________________ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ First Baptist Church in Mountain City has partnered with Ballard Health to offer FREE professional counseling services to the community. The service is available for ANYONE in need and will be provided on October 17, 18, 19, 21, 25, 26, 28 and November 1, 4, 8 from 9-5. The counseling services will be provided at the church office during those dates and times. _________________________ ​ ​ ​ JOHNSON COUNTY SCHOOLS ​ Johnson County Schools remain closed for the week of October 21st. ​ MCE will be the only school open next week distributing resources to the public and there will be a change in hours. We will be open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 2:00-6:00pm. If someone needs something and is unable to get to MCE, please call 727-2640 and we will get it to you. Showers will be open at the Johnson County High School from 9:00-3:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Our Loads of Laundry Center at the old field house will be open from 8:00am-8:00pm, Monday through Friday. ​ ​ _____________________________ ​ ​ POSTAL SERVICE UPDATE: The USPS Trade post office located at 164 Highway 67 N Trade, Tennessee 37691 has resumed operations. ​ The Mountain City post office on College Street remains closed as repairs are still ongoing. ​ A mobile retail unit is available to residents in the post office parking lot. ​ Hours of operation: Mon-Fri, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm EST Sat, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm EST Sun, Closed ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 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 . ​ submit event | calendar of events HOW YOU CAN HELP JOHNSON COUNTY ​ ​ The following Johnson County charities are recognized 501(c)(3) organizations who have committed to designated funds raised for disaster relief assistance to Johnson County residents. Donations may be tax-deductible, as allowed by law. Please consult your tax preparer for additional information. ​ Hometown Service Coalition designate disaster relief assistance. Online: HometownService.org Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/9H7RU8g By Mail: Hometown Service Coalition PO Box 331, Mountain City TN 37683 EIN# 85-2772602 ​ Butler Community Relief Fundraiser – Give to Butler Relief Fund or take your donation to Farmers State Bank tell them it's for the Butler Ruritan Community Relief Account or see any Ruritan member. ​ Fundraiser to rebuild Worley W. Hall Memorial VFW Post 6908 – CLICK HERE 501(c)9 ​ 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. Click on image to enlarge view. Follow Johnson County Government Featured COMMUNITY POST

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History of Johnson County In 1761, Daniel Boone came through the area that is now Johnson County. There were two early settlements in the area in the late 1760’s and the 1770’s. One settlement was known as “The Trade Gap”, which was a trading post for Indians and traders, in the south east side of the county. This community is now known as Trade . The other early settlement was on Roane Creek, near the confluence with the Watauga River. Other settlements were made soon after further up Roane Creek and on Little Doe. The organization of Johnson County took place in 1836 and was named for Thomas Johnson, a leading citizen of Carter County and an early settler on the Doe River. Johnson County was created from parts of Carter County, because of the long distance to travel to the county seat in Elizabethton. The first session of the county court was begun and held at the Pleasant Grove School House on May 2, 1836. In October of 1836, the county commissioners were given authority to contract for the building of a court house. It took about a year to complete the structure. Two years later the jail was completed. In 1836, the county seat was originally named Taylorsville in honor of Colonel James Taylor. The name was changed to Mountain City in the 1885, to reflect it being in one of the highest valleys in Tennessee. Because the county was so remote, the railroads did not reach the area until the early 1900’s. The arrival of the railroads greatly influenced the development of the timber and manganese mining industries. ​ Learn more about our rich heritage by visiting the Johnson County Museum in Mountain City and the Museum of Butler !

Let's Connect! Larry Potter, Johnson County Mayor Johnson County Courthouse 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN. 37683 (423) 727-9696 ​ Access Phone Directory Here ​ Submit your questions via the form below or email us at jococontactus@gmail.com. ​ Your inquiry will be forwarded to the department to address your question. How may we assist you? Access Phone Directory Here Circuit Court Clerk ......... 423-727-9012 Clerk & Master ............... 423-727-7853 County Clerk Office ........ 423-727-9633 Election Commission .......423-727-8592 Health Department .........423-727-9731 Highway Department ..... 423-727-7851 Johnson County Airport ... 423-727-1223 Litter Control ................. 423-501-1005 Register of Deeds .......... 423-727-7841 Trustee ....................... 423-727-9062 Veterans Affairs ........... 423-727-7929 Youth Services Officer ... 423-727-9486 First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting! LOCAL MEDIA

Johnson County Administrative Offices Russell Robinson, Director ACCOUNTS & BUDGETS 423-727-7977 The Director of Accounts and Budgets, is responsible for making sure the county books are kept in compliance with all state and local rules and regulations and in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles). The Director of Accounts & Budgets and his staff work closely with the County Mayor in developing financial information for the various county departments, the Budget Committee, and the County Commission regarding all areas of finance. This office plays a key role in making sure the County is and stays in a stable financial position. Melissa Hollaway CIRCUT COURT CLERK 423-727-9012 Website - Pay Civil & Criminal Fines ​ Some of the clerks’ duties include the following: Attending each court session with all the papers for the cases on the docket; Administering oaths to parties and witnesses who testify; Keeping minutes of the court in a well-bound book or in an electronic format so long as certain rules relating to the safekeeping of the records are followed; Maintaining the rule docket and an execution docket in which all court judgments or decrees are entered in order of rendition and all receipts and disbursements in a case are entered; & Maintaining indexes for all books and dockets that are kept by the office. Tammie Fenner JOHNSON COUNTY CLERK 423-727-9633 Website The county clerk has numerous duties, including acting as clerk of the county legislative body, issuing motor vehicle titles and registrations, collecting privilege taxes, and overseeing the issuance of beer permits & marriage licenses. Sherrie Fenner CLERK & MASTER 423-727-7853 423-727-7012 (fax) sfennerclerkandmaster@outlook.com Website Read Bio Here Cheri Lipford, Certified Administrator of Elections ELECTION COMMISSION 423-727-8592 Website ​ The Johnson County Election Commission has the statutory responsibilities of registering voters and conducting elections. Honorable Jeffery C. Lowe GENERAL SESSIONS/JUVENILE JUDGE 423-727-9486 ​ The criminal wing of the Sessions Court handles all criminal cases charged in the county. It can render disposition on misdemeanors and probable cause hearings on felonies. The civil wing of the Sessions Court handles all damages cases up to $25,000, all detainer summonses, and orders of protection. The Juvenile wing has exclusive jurisdiction of dependent neglect children, truant children, and unruly children. It also legitimates children and collects child support on behalf of the children under its jurisdiction. Jeff Wagner HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 196 Pleasant Valley Road | Mountain City, TN 37683 423-727-7851 ​ Sandy Hammons, Litter Control Officer LITTER CONTROL Recycling Center Address: Election Avenue | Mountain City, TN 37683 423-501-1005 ​ Matthew Lewis, Assessor PROPERTY ASSESSOR 423-727-7692 ​ The assessor’s duties include two basic functions: appraisal and assessment of taxable real and personal property in the county that is not appraised by the state. Freida May, Register of Deeds REGISTER OF DEEDS 423-727-7841 Website ​​The primary function of the register is to make and preserve a record of instruments required or allowed by law to be filed or recorded, including but not limited to deeds, powers of attorney, deeds of trust, mortgages, liens, contracts, plats, leases, judgments, wills, court orders, military discharges, records under the Uniform Commercial Code (primarily fixture filings),and other types of documents. T.C.A. § 66-24-101. The records provide public notice of property ownership, liens, contracts, and other transactions that affect the public interest. The register’s office is in the county seat, and the records and papers must remain in the office at all times. T.C.A. §§ 8-13-106, 8-13-107. Leah Charland, Community Coordinator SAFE BABY COURT 423-460-4491 ​ Safe Baby Court is a specialized court program that was established for infants and toddlers (birth through 3 years of age). The program strives to find new ways for families to connect with community service providers and provide a strong foundation for infant mental health. The goal is to reduce maltreatment and traumatic experience during significant brain development of infants and toddlers, while increasing family accountability in conjunction with community program interaction to achieve permanency. Children served are either at risk of entering foster care or currently in care. Mayor Larry Potter SOLID WASTE 423-727-6921 378 Industrial Park Road | Mountain City, TN 37683 ​ TRANSFER STATION HOURS Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:00p m | Saturdays 8:00am-12:00pm Closed on recognized holidays Lisa J. Crowder TRUSTEE 423-727-9062 Johnson County Courthouse | 222 W Main Street | Mountain City, TN Website ​ The county trustee has three major functions among other duties: (1) collecting the county’s property taxes; (2) accounting for and disbursing county funds (including proper apportionment and determination of fund availability); and (3) investing temporarily idle county funds. Bill Caldwell & Karen Manuel VETERAN'S AFFAIRS & SAFETY 423-727-7929 Karen Manuel - email Bill Caldwell, VSO - email ​ The Johnson County Veterans Service Office is available to assist and answer any questions you may have with your veteran benefit claims. They also provide assistance with insurance issues and supplemental policy information, as well as information for low-income veterans, their families and neighbors. Cameron Stanberry YOUTH SERVICES OFFICER 423-727-9486 ​ The Youth Services Officer of the County meets with unruly and delinquent juveniles and their families to counsel the youth, make appropriate referrals to public as well as private agencies, and to provide information for us by the court. Ryan Carroll JOHNSON COUNTY ATTORNEY 423-727-9671 ​ ​

At a Glance School Directory Johnson County High School 290 Fairground Hill Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-2620 website Johnson County Middle School 278 Fairground Hill Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: (423)727-2600 website Doe Elementary School 7164 Highway 67 Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: 423-727-2682 website Laurel Elementary School 300 Gentry Creek Road Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680 Phone: 423-727-2685 website Mountain City Elementary School 301 Donnelly Street Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: (423) 727-2621 website Roan Creek Elementary School 2410 Roan Creek Road Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: (423) 727-4964 website Johnson County Board of Education Director of Schools Dr. Mischelle Simcox 211 North Church St. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-2640 School Board 1st District Mr. Russell G. Robinson rrobinson@jocoed.net School Board 2nd District Chair Mr. Michael P. Payne mike.payne@embarqmail.com School Board 2nd District Vice Chair Ms. JoAnne Reece jreece3@jocoed.net School Board ​ 3rd District Mr. Gary Matheson glmatheson51@gmail.com School Board ​ 3rd District Mr. John L. Hollaway hollawayjh62@yahoo.com Contact Information Johnson County Board of Education 211 North Church Street Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: 423-727-2640 Fax: 423-727-2663 website | facebook ​

Johnson County Mayor Mr. Larry Potter Johnson County Courthouse 222 West Main Street | Mountain City, TN 37683 423-727-9696 County Mission Statement Our Mission is to set forth the means for a high quality of life, provide a safe environment for raising a family or a comfortable place for retirement. Message From the Mayor I will strive to provide an office of efficient fiscal responsibility while promoting meaningful opportunities for all stakeholders.

Places to Stay No matter where you choose to stay in Johnson County, you will be surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of our mountain ranges, serene views of our lakes and streams and the scents of unspoiled nature. Whether you love the convenience and hominess of a Bed & Breakfast or the rustic experience at one of our campgrounds, you will find warm hospitality across the county. If you need assistance in planning your visit, feel free to call our Welcome Center at 423-727-5800 for more information! If you have a Bed & Breakfast, AirBnB or Campground not listed, please let us know! add your location See Local Atrractions | Visit our Calendar of Events | Discover Things to Do JOHNSON COUNTY ACCOMODATIONS BLUE MONTANYA - THE RESORT 810 Cove Ridge Road Butler, TN 37640 800-665-8949 email BROOKSIDE MOUNTAIN COTTAGES 579 Trout Run Road Mountain City, TN 37683 423-895-3155 email BUTLER DEPOT AT WATAUGA LAKE 114 Piercetown Road Butler, TN 37640 423-727-3333 email BUTLER RELAXING & FUN CABIN AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website ​ BUTTERMILK ACRES 240 Buttermilk Road Trade , TN 37691 423-727-1717 email CHEROKEE CREEK LODGE 268 Moreland Drive Butler , TN 37640 423-444-2518 facebook CHEROKEE FOREST MOUNTAIN CABINS 798 Grindstaff Road Butler, TN 37640 423-768-4484 ​ CHESTNUT RETREAT AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website ​ COZY FARMHOUSE AirBnB Shady Valley, TN 37688 website CREEKSIDE CHALET 138A Moreland Drive Butler, TN 37640 423-768-2446 email CREEKSIDE CABIN Mountain Getaways Butler, TN 37640 website ​ DOE VALLEY FARM CABINS 313 Stage Coach Loop Mountain City, TN 37683 423-270-1009 ​ ENTIRE CABIN IN BUTLER AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website ​ FARMHOUSE WITH 4 BEDROOMS Mountain Getaways Mountain City, TN 376683 website ​ FLYFISHTN9 VACATION RENTAL AirBnB Shady Valley, TN 37688 website ​ FRONT PORCH LIVING AirBnB Shady Valley, TN 37688 website ​ GENTRY CREEK INN & STABLES 1959 Gentry Creek Road Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680 423-727-7080 email GRACE SPRINGS RANCH AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website ​ HOLLER HIDEAWAY AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website ​ HOLLER HOMESTEAD AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website ​ LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS HOME AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website ​ IRON MOUNTAIN INN B&B 175 Moreland Drive Butler, TN 37640 423-768-2446 email LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEW HOME AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website ​ LAKEFRONT HOME IN BUTLER Evolve Butler, TN 37640 website ​ LAUREL MOUNTAIN LODGE AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website ​ THE LOG CABIN INN 3711 Highway 421 South Mountain City, TN 37683 423-440-5882 ​ LOON TUNES COTTAGE Watauga Lakefront Retreat Butler, TN 37640 website ​ MAMAW'S PLACE/FARM AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website ​ MOUNTAIN TOP FARM SUITE AirBnB - Camper/RV Mountain City, TN 37683 website ​ MOUNTAIN & LAKE VIEW CABIN AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website ​ PRIVATE CABIN - DOG FRIENDLY AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website ​ SHADY LANE FARM HOMESTEAD VRBO & AirBnB Shady Valley, TN 37688 website ​ SILVER KEYS BED & BREAKFAST 6583 Highway 67 W Mountain City, TN 37683 423-727-9451 ​ STILL WATERS LODGE Watauga Lake Butler, TN 37640 919-600-8034 email SUGAR HOLLOW RETREAT 5793 Hwy 321 Butler, TN 37640 423-768-3105 email SUNSET RETREAT AirBnB on Watauga Lake Butler, TN 37640 website ​ TINY HOME IN MOUNTAIN CITY AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website ​ TINY HOUSE IN MOUNTAIN CITY AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website ​ THE WAGON WHEEL AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37693 website WATAUGA LAKE CABIN AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website ​ WHIPKINS COVE VRBO - Watauga Lake Butler, TN 37640 website WHITE FENCE FARM AirBnB Trade, TN 37691 website add your location JOHNSON COUNTY CAMPGROUNDS BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND 9941 Hwy 133 Shady Valley, TN 37688 423-735-1500 BACKWOODS FARM CAMPGROUND 134 Joe Dugger Lane Butler,TN 37640 423-281-2394 BAYVIEW CAMPGROUND 16335 Highway 67 W Butler, TN 37640 423-768-0434 CAMP FAITH 5340 Highway 321 Butler, TN 37640 423-302-9783 CAMP WATAUGA 16509 Hwy 67 W Butler, TN 37640 423-388-8974 CORN CREEK CAMPGROUND North 2374 US-421 Mountain City, TN 37683 423-460-3135 COVE RIDGE MARINA & RESORT 947 Piercetown Road Butler, TN 37640 423-768-3760 DOE VALLEY CAMPGROUND 271 Pedro Shoun Lane Mountain City, TN 37683 423-218-9129 FISH TRAILS CAMPGROUND ​ 177 Robert Roark Lane Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680 423-444-1545 FORGE MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND 1677 South Shady Street Mountain City, TN 37683 423-895-3093 OLD MILL MUSIC & RV PARK 7281 Highway 91N Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680 423-791-8590 PIONEER LANDING CAMPGROUND 105 Cowan Town Road Butler, TN 37640 423-768-3164 R&D CAMPGROUN D 900 Mining Town Road Mountain City, TN 37683 423-534-4785 ROAN CREEK CAMPGROUND ​ 205 Morefield Road Butler, TN 37640 423-768-0012 SINK VALLEY CAMPGROUND 6365 Sink Valley Road Butler, TN 37640 407-768-0922 SWITCHBACK CREEK CAMPGROUND ​ 570 Wallace Road Shady Valley, TN 37688 407-484-3388 TWO CREEKS CAMPGROUND ​ 1037 Forge Road Mountain City, TN 37683 423-471-1356 WELCOME CENTER CAMPGROUND 716 S Shady Street Mountain City, TN 37683 423-727-5800 add your location

We are historic Johnson County, located in northeast Tennessee. Our county seat is in Mountain City, where most of our operations and services are situated. We are a designated Three Star Community and strive for excellence in community development. Our history and Appalachian culture is rooted in rural America farming which was followed by mills, timber and mining. ​ We are mountain and lake country with beautiful natural resources that we have protected for the benefit of our residents and those who visit our area. These natural resources have helped our county to become a family vacation destination and a desirable place to live, so we are experiencing growth in our tourism, business and real estate sectors. There are tremendous opportunities to grow and develop your business here in Johnson County, while enjoying a good quality of life. Johnson County Properties There are currently no county properties available for lease. Johnson County Organized Camps (aka Campgrounds) Regulations The Tennessee Division of Environmental Health is responsible for the inspection of organized camps. For more details, please go to https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/eh-program/eh-camps.html Johnson County - Fair Housing Johnson County is committed to affirmatively furthering Fair Housing through raising awareness of Fair Housing Law and the requirement that all citizens are treated fairly in all housing matters, including buying or renting, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability for family size. If you believe you are a victim of housing discrimination, visit www.hud.gov/fairhousing to file a complaint or call HUD’s housing discrimination hotline 1-800-669-9777. Johnson County Subdivision Regulations As amended through October 18, 2012. Download PDF version here . Johnson County Commission Districts, School Board/Constable Districts & Precinct Maps Download PDF version here. Johnson County Map The only incorporated municipality is Mountain City which also serves as the county seat.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES If interested in employment with Johnson County, please pick up and submit an employment application from the Mayor’s Office at the Johnson County Courthouse. You may also download and print the employment application here . ​ Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Johnson County Tourism This is a great time to become part of the growing Tourism market in Johnson County. Please visit our new Tourism Website and follow us on our Facebook page ! Local and community events will continue to be promoted, for FREE, on this website. Have questions? Email us ! We are home to many great protected natural resources which have driven the growth in our Tourism sector. We are known as mountain and lake country, since our county consists of four mountains, three valleys and one big lake. We offer many types of outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, fishing, paddling, camping, ATV touring and motorcycle touring. Our goal is to preserve, protect and promote these great natural wonders, for the benefit of our residents and visitors to our area. ​ Johnson County is also known as the birthplace of Bluegrass Music! Enjoy a walk through beautiful downtown Mountain City, where a series of murals tell the story of Johnson County's rich musical heritage. Pick up a map on the front porch of Johnson County Center for the Arts or download your printable PDF Map here ! Our main attractions include Watauga Lake which offers a variety of water sports, and the Doe Mountain Recreation Area, offering 8,600 acres of mountain terrain with several types of adventure trails. We are also home to the Snake 421Motorcycle and Sport Car Route which offers some of the best motorcycle touring in the region. Johnson County is also designated as part of an American Viticultural Area with a beautiful vineyard that produces high quality wine grapes for two local wineries. This designation means that our area has the geographic features for producing high quality wine grapes. This recognition will influence the growth of the wine industry. ​