The Johnson County Line interviews Ray Dowell, Jason Panganiban, and Amelia Lopez-Saltarelli about infrastructure, downtown revitalization, development, government accountability, and Mountain City’s future as they compete for two alderman seats.
Author Archives: Dan Cullinane
Once Upon A Mattress
The Johnson County Community Theater will present its production of Once Upon a Mattress, the wildly comic musical retelling of the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea,” from October 16 through October 24 at Heritage Hall Theatre in Mountain City.
The Stories Behind the Stories
By Lewis Chapman The literary arts take center stage at the Johnson County Center for the Arts with local writers sharing their stories through book signings and author talks. The Johnson County Center for the Arts is excited to host first time author Deena Madonna for a book signing and talk this coming Friday, OctoberContinueContinue reading “The Stories Behind the Stories”
50 Shades of Appalachia: Celebrating the Colors of Home
“These colors bring back so many memories for folks.” Connie Moody says of 50 Shades of Appalachia, the new group show opening at the Johnson County Center for the Arts on Friday, October 2.
Safe Haven: A Place to Turn
Domestic violence happens in Johnson County more often than many realize. Keith Burchette believes survivors need somewhere to turn—and on November 1, he plans to give them one.
Still in the Hunt
Darkness came earlier, the cold crept in and the Black Knights stole a second half victory away from the Longhorns, but Johnson County is still firmly in the hunt for a playoff spot.
County Commission Practices Poll
At the September 17 meeting of the Johnson County Commission, commissioners voted on a matter involving former County Commissioner Jerry Grindstaff, who continues to serve on the Johnson County Planning Commission. The matter included compensation related to his Planning Commission duties and raised questions about his continued eligibility for county health insurance. The proposal wasContinueContinue reading “County Commission Practices Poll”
A Trail to Somewhere
Johnson County Trails Association sees an interconnected trail system as more than recreation—it could generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in new revenue and create opportunities for locally owned businesses.
Horns Bring it Home!
The Johnson County Longhorns celebrated Homecoming Weekend in the best way possible, with a 28-19 victory over the Claiborne Bulldogs. Favorite overheard quote of the game from one of the players, “I love this beautiful game!” Didn’t turn around fast enough to hear who said it, but man do we agree! The lightning may haveContinueContinue reading “Horns Bring it Home!”
A Hundred Years Under the Lights
Through boom and bust, floods and hard times, the Longhorns have taken the field for 100 years—and Johnson County has gathered to watch.
