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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 ​​ ​​ 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% ​ ​ 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 CLICK ON IMAGE FOR FULL VIEW what you need 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

Member Associations, Organizations & Awards Organizations Johnson County Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Tennessee Three-Star Community Main Street Tennessee The First Tennessee Development District Member Associations East Tennessee Purchasing Association (ETPA) Tennessee Association of Public Purchasing (TAPP) NIGP – The Institute for Public Procurement County Officials Association of TN (COAT) & Affiliate Associations TN County Highway Officials Association (TCHOA) Awards 2017 ETPA Innovation of the Year Award – Johnson County Purchasing 2021 TAPP Manager of the Year Award – Johnson County Purchasing ​ Visit the Johnson County Courthouse to learn more.

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JOHNSON COUNTY EMPLOYEE LINKS County Employee Email Login Page Custodial & Maintenance Request Form County Employee Handbook County Ethics Policy County Fleet Safety Policy County Cellular Telephone Policies County Purchasing Manual Event Calendar Guidelines State of TN Government Sales & Use Tax Certificate of Exemption County Employee Reimbursement Request Form TCRS Self-Service Website State Benefits Administration Self-Service Website Open Records Request Information Form Updated Travel Regulations - 2023 Travel Expense Form - 2022 County Maintenance Work Order Form PUBLIC OPEN RECORDS POLICY FOR JOHNSON COUNTY, TN Updated 02/18/2021 Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(g), the following Public Records Policy for Johnson County, TN Government is hereby adopted by the Johnson County Commission to provide economical and efficient access to public records as provided under the Tennessee Public Records Act (“TPRA”) in Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-501, et seq. download policy & request form here

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 ​ ​

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

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 ​

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

Johnson County Tennessee Communities Johnson County is the northeastern most county in Tennessee, sharing borders with Virginia and North Carolina. The county is situated entirely in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is made up of many small towns and communities situated over four mountains, three valleys and along one big lake. It is one of the highest counties in Tennessee, and it has a total area of 303 square miles, of which 298 square miles is land and 4.2 square miles is water. ​ Mountain City is the largest town in the county and serves as the county seat. The county is governed by a Board of Commissioners and a county mayor. There are (8) voting districts in the county represented by 15 Commissioners. The county is located within Tennessee’s 1st congressional district. ​ Johnson County was created in 1836 from parts of Carter County, where Elizabethton was the county seat. The residents of what is now Johnson County tried for years to get the county to move the seat to a more central location, because it was so difficult to travel to Elizabethton. Their formal petition was rejected by the county, so they petitioned the state legislature for the creation of a new county. The new county was named after Thomas Johnson, an early settler. ​ Mainly due to the remoteness of the county, the railroads did not reach Johnson County until the early 1900’s. The arrival of the railroad greatly helped the development of the timber and manganese mining industries. Butler, TN Butler is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Tennessee, and is located along the northern shore of Watauga Lake. Butler is served by a Post Office assigned zip code 37640. The community is part of the voting district # 4 area of the county. The settlement of what is now known as Butler began in 1768. The town was originally located on Roan Creek at its confluence with the Watauga River, and the community was originally called Smith’s Mill for the gristmill built on the bank of the Roan Creek in 1820. After the civil war, it was renamed in honor of Colonel Roderick R. Butler. Aenon Seminary, a secondary school, was established in Butler in 1871. It later became Holly Springs College. In the 1906, it was purchased by the Watauga Baptist Association and renamed Watauga Academy. It operated under that name until 1948, when the town was inundated by the formation of Watauga Lake, and the town was relocated to higher ground to make way for the lake. The original town is now known as “Old Butler” and is called “The Town That Wouldn’t Drown”. The history and relocation of Butler is documented at the Butler Museum, which has incredible exhibits and original pictures on display presenting the long history, the Appalachian culture and the relocation of the original town to its current location. Cold Springs, TN The Cold Springs community is located in Johnson County, Tennessee, and it is located right outside of Mountain City. The primary coordinates of the community place it within the 37683 zip code delivery area of Mountain City. The community is part of the voting district #1 area of the county. In or near the community are the Second District Volunteer Fire Department and several businesses. The history of the community was rooted in farming and today there are still many farms in the area. Doe Valley, TN Doe Valley is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Tennessee, and it is situated in the upper Doe Creek Valley between Iron Mountains to the north and Doe Mountain to the south. The community is located along Hwy 67 between Mountain City and Butler. It is near the communities of Pandora to the southwest and Dewey to the northeast. The primary coordinates for Doe Valley places it within the 37683 zip code delivery area of Mountain City. The community is part of the voting district #5 area of the county. Doe Valley is the location of the Tennessee Department of Correction’s Northeast Correctional Complex and the Johnson County Chamber Park, which hosts an annual rodeo and other events. This community is home to the Doe Valley Elementary School and the Doe Valley Volunteer Fire Department. There are also a number of small businesses located inthe area. It is near Watauga Lake and the Cherokee National Forest. Dry Run, TN Dry Run is a small community in Johnson County, Tennessee and is located near Butler. The primary coordinates of the county place it within the 37640 zip code delivery area of Butler. The community is part of the voting district #4 area of the county. Located in the community are the Dry Run Volunteer Fire Department and the Dry Run Elementary School. There are also several businesses in this area including the Dry Hill General Store & Deli and the Watauga Lake Winery. Forge Creek / Shouns, TN The Forge Creek and Shouns community is located in Johnson County, and it is actually situated within the town of Mountain City. It has an elevation of 2303 feet with Forge Mountain rising to the east of the town. The primary coordinates of the community place it within the 37683 zip code delivery area of Mountain City. The community is part of the voting district #2 area of the county. ​ In 1761 Daniel Boone came through the area that is now Johnson County. In the mid 1770’s, a settlement was established in the area called “The Trade Gap”, which was a trading post for Indians and traders. The area was renamed Trade, Tennessee and is the oldest community in the state. By the late 1770’s, Johnson County had a population of about 150 people, with a leading citizen being Leonard Shoun, who fathered 20 children, and for which Shoun’s Crossroads is named. Laurel Bloomery, TN Laurel Bloomery is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Tennessee, and it is the northeastern most community in the state with an elevation of 2410 feet. It is located along Hwy 91 between Mountain City, Tennessee and Damascus, Virginia. Laurel Bloomery had a Post Office with an assigned zip code of 37680. It is now part of the Mountain City delivery area. The community is part of the voting district # 1 area of the county. The community was settled in the early 19th century. The community’s first bloomer forge mill was built and began operation in 1810. The mill was closed in 1870, but portions are still standing today. The community was named for the Laurel Creek between Damascus and Mountain City. The area is known for its’ beautiful mountains and secluded valleys. The area is home to some great hiking trails including the easier Laurel Creek Trail that meanders along the Laurel Creek and the more challenging Gentry Falls Trail leading to a double waterfall located in the back forest of the area. The Old Time Fiddlers Convention is held every year at the Old Mill Music Park. It marks the annual anniversary of the Mountain City Fiddlers Convention of 1925 that was held in nearby Mountain City. Musicians travel to this event to play and listen to old time folk and bluegrass music. Mountain City, TN Mountain City serves as the county seat of Johnson County, and it is the northeastern most county seat in Tennessee. It is the highest incorporated city in the state at an elevation of 2,418 feet. The town has a total area of 3.3 square miles, all being land. The town is situated in one of the highest valleys in the state. Forge Mountain rises to the east, Doe Mountain rises to the southwest and Iron Mountains rise to the north. Mountain City is just a few miles from both the Virginia and North Carolina state lines. US Hwy 421 connects Mountain City with Bristol, Tennessee, to the northwest and Boone, North Carolina, to the southeast. State route 67 winds along side Watauga Lake and connects the town to Elizabethton, Tennessee. Mountain City has a Post Office with an assigned zip code of 37683. The town is part of the voting district #7 area of the county. The first Euro-American explorers arrived in what is now the Mountain City area in the late 17th century using existing Native American trails. The first permanent Euro-American settlers arrived in the 18th century and among them were Leonard Shoun and Alexander Doran. The town was founded in 1836 and was originally called Taylorsville, in honor of Colonel James Taylor. The name was changed to Mountain City in 1885, to reflect it being in one of the highest valleys in Tennessee. Mountain City and Johnson County have a long musical heritage. In 1925, the town was the site of the first Mountain City Fiddlers Convention, which is considered a landmark event in the modern history of Appalachian traditional music. The musical gathering greatly contributed to the development of the genre of country music. It is celebrated every year at the Old Time Fiddlers Convention in nearby Laurel Bloomery. Shady Valley, TN Shady Valley is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Tennessee, and is located just outside of the Cherokee National Forest. Shady Valley is also the name of the valley in which the town is located. It is the second highest community in Tennessee at an elevation of 2785 feet, and it is situated between Holston Mountain to the northwest and Iron Mountain to the southeast. The town is located at the intersection of Hwy 421 and Hwy 91 in the middle of the valley. Shady Valley is served by a Post Office assigned zip code 37688. The community is part of the voting district #6 area of the county. Shady Valley is home to some historic cranberry bogs. These are cold adopted ecosystems, far south of their usual range. The valley once contained an estimated 10,000 acres of boreal cranberry bogs. The annual Cranberry Festival held the second weekend in October every year, celebrates the remaining cranberry bog. The annual festival includes food, music, a parade and auctions. Shady Valley is also known for the famous Snake Motorcycle Ride. The local general store serves as the home base for this motorcycle route, and here you can get Snake Motorcycle memorabilia, food, gas and information. The community has two other small businesses, a US Post Office and the Shady Valley Elementary School. Trade, TN Trade is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Tennessee, and is the eastern most community in the state. Trade is also considered the oldest community in the state, and it is the highest community in the state at 3133 feet elevation. It is located along Hwy 421 between Mountain City, Tennessee and Boone, North Carolina. Trade is served by a Post Office assigned zip code 37691. The community is part of the voting district #3 area of the county. In the 18th century, Trade was established as a trading outpost known as “The Trade Gap”. It was a trading post for Native Americans, pioneers and fur traders. Tom Dula (made famous by the folk song “Tom Dooley”) hid out in Trade as he was on the run, suspected of murder in North Carolina. He was eventually arrested by a posse in Trade. In 2008, the Trade Gristmill celebrated its grand opening at the Trade Community Center grounds. Most of the parts comprising the newly constructed mill date back to pre-civil war. This is a good attraction to share with family and friends. The culture and history of Trade is celebrated at the Trade Days Festival, a long running celebration of Appalachian arts, crafts, culture and history. It includes Appalachian music, dance and a Native American Pow-Wow. It is held at the Trade Community Center.

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 Committees AIRPORT ADVISORY Mr. Bill Adams Mrs. Gina Meade Mr. Freddy Phipps Mr. Tommy Poore Mr. Jerry Redden Mayor Larry Potter ANIMAL CONTROL Mr. Eugene Campbell Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Tracy Greer Mr. Cody Osborne Mr. Tommy Poore AUDIT Mrs. Gina Meade Mr. Eugene Campbell Mrs. Sally Snyder Mrs. Megan McEwen BEER / ENTERTAINMENT Mr. Bill Adams Mr. Tracy Greer Mr. Eugene Campbell Mr. Jerry Gentry Mrs. Renee Proffitt, Secretary Mr. Bill Tugman BUDGET Mr. Jerry Gentry Mrs. Gina Meade Mr. Huey Long Mr. Freddy Phipps Mayor Larry Potter, Chairman BUILDING NEGATIONS / COURTHOUSE Mr. Bill Adams Mr. Eugene Campbell Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Brian Taylor Mr. Tracy Greer DISABLED ACCESS Mr. Bill Adams Mr. Brian Taylor Mrs. Serena Warren Mrs. Flo Bellamy ETHICS Ms. Tammie Fenner Mr. Kody Norris Mrs. Megan McEwen Mr. Huey Long Mr. Tommy Poore JOINT ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mr. Jeff Fritts Mr. Dick Grayson Mrs. Megan McEwen Mrs. Gina Meade Mr. Kody Norris Ms. Angie Stout City Mayor Jerry Jordan County Mayor Larry Potter LAKE ACCESS Mr. Tommy Poore Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Jimmy Lowe Mr. Cody Osborne Mr. Tracy Greer Mr. Jerry Grindstaff Mr. Jimmy Lowe Mr. Lester Dunn Mrs. Gina Meade Mr. Huey Long LAND BROUGHT IN BY COUNTY "SALES TAX" MEAT PROCESSING Mr. Matthew Lewis Mr. Herbie Adams Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Billy Ward Mr. Terry Snyder Mayor Larry Potter PARKS & RECREATION Mr. Bill Adams Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Kody Norris Mr. Jimmy Lowe Mr. Lester Dunn PERSONNEL & TRAVEL Mr. Brian Taylor Mrs. Gina Meade Mr. Freddy Phipps Mr. Cody Osborne Mayor Larry Potter Ms. Cynthia Cretsinger Mr. Jerry Grindstaff Mr. Alan Hammons Mr. Bob Pardue Mr. Tommy Poore Mrs. Kim Wilson ​ PLANNING PUBLIC REC ORDS COMMISSION Ms. Tammie Fenner Mrs. Freida Gwinn Mrs. Sheila Caldwell Mr. Russell Robinson Ryan Carroll, County Attorney Mr. Jerry Gentry Ms. Jenny Johnson Manuel Mayor Larry Potter PUBLIC SAFETY Mr. Lester Dunn Mr. Eugene Campbell Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Jimmy Lowe Mr. Tommy Poore Mr. Tracy Greer Mr. Freddy Phipps Mrs. Megan McEwen Mayor Larry Potter PURCHASING Mr. Bill Adams Mr. Huey Long Mr. Cody Osborne Mrs. Gina Meade Mayor Larry Potter Mr. Jason Blevins Ms. Bev Graybeal Ms. Louise Lawrence Ms. Karen Manuel Ms. Robin Wilson SAFETY SOLID WASTE Mr. Jerry Gentry Mrs. Megan McEwen Mr. Brian Taylor Mr. Lester Dunn Mayor Larry Potter

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. ​