Why the Data Center Rezoning Is Back on the Agenda

The December 1 Town of Mountain City public hearing announced yesterday is part of the established rezoning process, not an effort to overturn the Planning Commission’s recommendation.

Join the Holiday Shopping Fun During Reindeer Run

A festive community tradition returns! The week-long Johnson County Center for the Arts’ Reindeer Run promotes Johnson County businesses and encourages shopping local.

Joint ECD Board Discusses Tourism, Industrial Development and Infrastructure

New industry, airport expansion, and the need for a tourism director dominated the discussion at the November 9 meeting of the Joint Economic and Development Committee meeting.

New Jobs Offer Hope Amid Tsubaki Nakashima Closure

The impending closure of the Tsubaki Nakashima ball bearing plant in Mountain City is a blow but the expansion of Phoenix Medical Products and the planned 2027 opening of the European American Armory (EAA) assembly plant may help soften it.

Reading Between the Party Lines:

A look at Johnson County’s voting history reveals shifting party loyalties, changing demographics, and the importance of individual candidates.

Election 2026: Local and Tennessee Results.

With nearly half the votes cast early and 43.89% voter turnout, Johnson County voters made some important decisions for the town, the state, and the country.

Well Played Longhorns. The 2026 Football Season Comes to a Close.

As the Longhorns’ 2026 season comes to a close, a look beyond the scoreboard at what this year meant to the players.