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.
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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.
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Visit the Fiddlin' Fred Price statue at the Johnson County Center for the Arts Center located
127 College Street in beautiful Mountain City!