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Johnson County Courthouse Photo credit: Dennis Shekinah fiddler_day_two-217 Beautiful Watauga Lake Photo credit: Sheila Stout Caldwell Johnson County Courthouse Photo credit: Dennis Shekinah 1/33 Subscribe for Updates Subscribe Now Thanks for submitting! STAY CONNECTED TODAY! BE IN THE KNOW Welcome to Johnson County TN Today, Tomorrow or a Lifetime! 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 ​​ ​​ Beer Commission Meeting Monday, November 18 at 6:00pm Lowr Courtroom Download Public Notice & Agenda ​ Budget Committee Meeting Thursday, November 21 at 6:00pm Upper Courtroom Download Public Notice Download Agenda ​ ​ ​ ​ Johnson County Commission Thursday, November 21 at 7:00pm Upper Courtroom Johnson County Courthouse Download Public Notice Download Commission Agenda Packet​ ​ ​ download local results VOTES = 1,056 MAYOR FOR TOWN OF MOUNTAIN CITY Jerry S. Jordan 586 55.49% * Nela Pleasant 469 44.41% Write-in 01 00.09% ​ VOTES - 1,563 ALDERMAN TOWN OF MOUNTAIN CITY Charles (Ray) Dowell 447 28.60% Celeste Simcox Dunn 617 39.48% Jerry Horne 498 31.86% Write-in 1 00.06% ​ ​ CLICK ON IMAGE FOR FULL VIEW what you need 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 GRANT PROGRAM FOR SMALL BUSINESS AVAILABLE: ​ USCCF grant program was announced by AMEX and USCCF: Small Business Hurricane Recovery Grant Program FAQs | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation • $5,000 for 1,000 small businesses impacted by Helene/Milton with 1 – 25 employees and located in an SBA declared primary county. ______________________ ____ PRESS RELEASE Candidates Sought for Interim School Board Member The deadline for resumes to be submitted for County Commission review prior to the meeting is November 15, 2024. For more information, please call 423-727-9696. Download release here. __________________________ ​ ​ UPDATED INFORMATION: ​ If you had a privately owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by Helene, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. ​ CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS ​ __________________________ ​ ROAD CLOSURE UPDATES: SR91 from Mountain City to Damascus is now open! Continue to exercise caution in these areas. ​ Starting Friday, October 23, the bridge in the 400 block of Furnace Creek Road will be closed. This is due to a state inspection of the bridge. ​ The bridge at Roan Creek Road and Little Dry Run Road remains closed also due to a state inspection of the bridge. ROAD CLOSURES: Johnson County SR-34, US 421 Closed MM 18.5 to MM 20 ​ Johnson County SR-167 Closed from MM 3 to MM 6.5 ​ Carter & Johnson County SR-159, US 321 (Closed at Elks Mills Community) ​ CLICK HERE FOR UPDATES __________________________ ​ ​ ​ ​ 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 will resume classed on November 6, 2024. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 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 By Mail: Hometown Service Coalition PO Box 331, Mountain City TN 37683 Call for information: 423-727-1595 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. ​ Connections Foundation – Johnson County Disaster Recovery Group Mail or drop donations off at Johnson County Bank, 241 West Main Street, Mountain City 37683 Make checks payable to: Connections Foundation EIN# 92-3367169 ​ Fundraiser to rebuild Worley W. Hall Memorial VFW Post 6908 – CLICK HERE 501(c)9 ​ Follow Johnson County Government Featured COMMUNITY POST

At a Glance Phone Directory US Title Search ​ ​ Johnson County TN Election Commission ​ Johnson County TN Chamber of Commerce ​ Doe Mountain Recreation Area ​ Johnson County Officials County Mayor Larry Potter 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-9696 Sheriff Clifton Worley 216 Honeysuckle St. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-7761 Administrator of Elections Cheri Lipford PO Box 106 Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-8592 Assessor of Property Mathew Lewis 210 College St. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-7692 Circuit and General Sessions Courts Clerk Melissa Holloway PO Box 73 Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-9012 Clerk and Master Sherrie Fenner PO Box 196 Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-7853 County Attorney Ryan Carroll 222 West Main St. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-9671 County Clerk Tammie Fenner 222 West Main St. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-9633 Director of Accounts and Budgets Russell Robinson 211 North Church St. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-7977 General Sessions / Juvenile Court Judge Hon. Jeffery C. Lowe 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-9486 Johnson County Purchasing Agent Troy Arnold 211 North Church St. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-7861 Register of Deeds Freida May 222 West Main St. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-7841 Road Superintendent Jeff Wagner 196 Pleasant Valley Road Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-7851 Trustee Lisa Crowder PO Box 22 Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-9062 Quick Links Johnson County TN Election Commission Voter Information Election Results

Volunteer Fire Departments Dial 911 for Emergencies Butler Volunteer Fire Department 291 Piercetown Road Butler, TN 37640 Doe Valley Volunteer Fire Department 283 Slabtown Road Mountain City, TN 37683 Dry Run Volunteer Fire Department 5646 Big Dry Run Road Butler, TN 37640 First District Volunteer Fire Department 7176 Highway 91 North Laurel Bloomery, TN 37683 Neva Volunteer Fire Department 4175 Roan Creek Road Mountain City, TN 37683 Second District Volunteer Fire Department 4243 Highway 421 South Mountain City, TN 37683 Shady Valley Volunteer Fire Department 10114 Highway 421 Shady Valley, 37688 Trade Volunteer Fire Department 125 Fire Department Lane Trade, TN 37691

Johnson County, Tennessee, Board of Commissioners Photo credit: Dennis Shekinah Johnson County is one of 95 county governments in Tennessee, three of which have a consolidated form of government where the county and city government have combined. ​ County Gover nments are a creation of the State of Tennessee. The structure of county government is established in the State Constitution, providing a basic framework for governance. Counties are usually governed by an elected body, called the County Commission. ​ A C ounty Mayor and 15 County Commissioners govern Johnson County. ​ Johnson County Commission Districts Maps are available here: Download PDF version Johnson County Mayor Larry Potter Johnson County Courthouse 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN. 37683 (423) 727-9696 Commissioner District 1 Eugene Campbell 755 Sugar Creek Rd. Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680 (423) 727-8054 Commissioner District 4 Tommy Poore 1085 R.D. Campbell Rd. Butler, TN 37640 (423) 768-3639 Commission Chair Freddy Phipps District 3 268 Paul McGlammery Ln. Trade, TN 37691 (423) 727-9696 Commissioner District 1 Bill Adams 1491 Berry Branch Rd. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-7369 Commissioner District 4 Tracy Greer 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN. 37683 (423) 727-9696 Commission Vice-Chair Robert G. “Jerry” Grindstaff District 3 1345 Stout Branch Rd. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-4415 Commissioner District 2 Lester Ray Dunn 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN. 37683 (423) 727-9696 Commissioner District 5 Jerry Gentry 1848 Harbin Hill Rd. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-9696 Commissioner District 5 Megan McEwen 816 Timothy Branch Rd. Butler, TN 37640 (423) 727-9696 Commissioner District 6 Huey L. Long 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN. 37683 (423) 727-9696 Commissioner District 7 Gina Meade 158 Walnut St. Mountain City, TN 37683 (423) 727-5615 Commissioner District 1 Brian Taylor 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN. 37683 (423)727-9696 Commissioner District 3 Cody Isaac Osborne 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN. 37683 (423) 727-9696 Commissioner District 5 Jimmy Lowe 9560 Hwy 67 W Butler, TN 37640 (423) 727-5081 Commissioner District 7 Kody Norris 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN. 37683 (423) 727-9696

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT There are tremendous opportunities to grow and develop your business in Johnson County. We are experiencing economic growth in our business sectors, tourism industry and real estate market. We are continually expanding our county services to meet the needs of our economic development. We are a Three Star Community and strive for excellence in community development. We know that at the heart of a competitive economic development strategy is community development, so we diligently work to enhance and improve our community assets. You are welcome to come and be part of our economic growth. Tennessee is a right to work state. Johnson County Tennessee Business and Training Services for Your Company include . . . Skilled, competent employees are the linchpin of your company. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Industrial Training Service (ITS) offers a wide variety of workforce training development and support services to both new and established companies through the state. ITS can help you meet your initial training needs, assist in developing a customized training program, and help offset instructional expenses. In short, ITS can help you build the workforce your company needs to succeed. Additional Training from the Industrial Training Service include . . . Skilled, competent employees are the linchpin of your company. The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development’s Industrial Training Service (ITS) offers a wide variety of workforce training development and support services to both new and established companies through the state. ITS can help you meet your initial training needs, assist in developing a customized training program, and help offset instructional expenses. In short, ITS can help you build the workforce your company needs to succeed. Employee Recruitment & Screening Recruitment and screening services will be provided by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Utilizing the client/company’s prepared job specifications, the Department of Labor and Workforce Development will recruit and screen persons for their company. Those individuals who meet the business’s specifications will be referred to the company for employment considerations. Pre-employment Assistance Pre-employment instruction is designed to focus on developing entry level skills in new employees. The program caninclude basic skills upgrade and allows the company to observe participants for employee placement. Job Specific Training Formal classroom training instructs prospective employees in specific skills which is designed for a particular company’sneeds. On-The-Job Training (OJT) Instruction that focuses on the development of specific skills and knowledge vital to production. Training is provided by company technicians and or instructor mutually acceptable to the Industrial Training Services and the company. Training may take place in the classroom or at the company site. Vendor – or manufacturer of actual products or service equipment may be used by the client when utilizing delivery of specific skill training. System Support Instruction associated with plant wide applications. Instruction may include new methods for increasing mechanization, quality, materials handling, etc. ​ Development and Coordination support the cost association with the development of instructional materials and coordination of the overall training program. Workforce Development Leadership training is directed to providing supervisors’ team leaders, and managers with the interpersonal skills necessary to motivate and lead production. workers towards accomplishing organizational goals. Team Training is provided for manufacturing/production employees where interpersonal communication is important in fostering interdependence, cooperation, commitment, motivation, etc. Instruction Certification of company personnel insures the availability of certified instructors not only at start up but also on a long term basis. The week-long certification seminar provides candidates with the facilitation skills necessary to deliver a wide range of program.

About Johnson County, Tennessee Hello Johnson County is a small rural community located in northeast Tennessee in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Our history is rooted in rural America farming followed by mills, timber and manganese mining. Our way of life is based in our southern Appalachia culture. We have a long musical heritage in Traditional Appalachian Music, and to this day, we have an annual Old time Fiddlers Convention celebrating our musical history. Rich in natural resources, we strive to protect and preserve, along with our culture and musical heritage. Our location and many protected natural resources make us an adventure paradise, attracting tourism and early retirees. Our county borders areas of two other states with thriving tourism markets, with the NC High Country to the southeast and Damascus, Virginia to the northwest. We are experiencing economic growth in our business sectors, tourism industry and real estate market. This growth is providing some good business opportunities in our area of northeast Tennessee. ​ We are focused on community development to help drive our economic development. Our county services are continually expanding to meet the needs of our residents and those visitors who come to experience our culture and way of life. You are welcome in Johnson County, today, tomorrow or for a lifetime. ​ Visit the Fiddlin' Fred Price statue at the Johnson County Center for the Arts Center located 127 College Street in beautiful Mountain City!

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.

Johnson County Sheriff Clifton Worley, Jr. 216 Honeysuckle St. Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: 423-727-7761 Fax: 423-727-5794 Email: sheriffcw@johnsoncountysd.org Visit Website

Johnson County Services Dedication. Expertise. Passion. A major focus of our county government is to work to improve the quality of life for our residents. One way we are achieving this is by continuing to expand county services to meet the needs of our growing population. We are also working on improving our infrastructure to encourage and support private sector investment leading to more private businesses offering additional services to our residents. This section of our website presents some of our county departments offering public services and some important services offered by non-county affiliated entities. ​ Click on the links below for details and contact information. ADMINISTRATIVE & COURT OFFICES AIRPORT COUNTY/CITY COMMUNITY CENTER COUNTY MAYOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT LIBRARY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT SENIOR CENTER VOLUNTEER FIRE ​ WELCOME CENTER NON-AFFILIATED COUNTY ENTITY: Johnson County Community Hospital 1901 South Shady St. Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: 423-727-1100 Dial 911 for true emergencies. website

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Johnson County Department of Human Services Dist. 1, Cty. #46 370 Cold Springs Road Mountain City, Tennessee 37683-4022 Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Phone: (423) 727-7704 FAX: (423) 727-4404 FIELD MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR 1 - Colene Conover Services: Food Stamp; Families First; Child Care Certificate; Medicaid; and TennCare - Click here for more information and to apply. ​

Business Development There are tremendous opportunities to grow and develop your business here in Johnson County. For information or questions regarding business, industry, and or economic development; entrepreneurial endeavors; tourism; media relations; or for official RFI (request for information) requests, please contact: Johnson County Mayor Larry Potter 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN. 37683 (423) 727-9696 Email us! ​ Online Business Development Resources Johnson County Chamber of Commerce MainStreet Tenneessee Tennessee Valley Authority The First Tennessee Development TN 3 Star Community ​