Labor Day weekend brings plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy Johnson County—from Appalachian music and local art to a mountain 5K, farmers market, Ribfest, classic cars and more. Here’s a look at what’s happening Around the County September 4–6. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 LIVE MUSIC: Scott McKinney 5–8 p.m. | Villa Nove Vineyards1877 DryContinueContinue reading “Around the County: Music, Mountains & Labor Day Fun”
Author Archives: Sheila Stout Caldwell
This Week on The Johnson County Line: A Long Journey Home & Labor Day Around Town
Celebrating Our Appalachian Heritage Our guest this week is Cristy Dunn, Executive Director of the Johnson County Center for the Arts, who joins Sheila to talk about Long Journey Home, Johnson County’s annual celebration of Appalachian music, heritage and traditions. Long Journey Home is more than a weekend of music. It is an opportunity toContinueContinue reading “This Week on The Johnson County Line: A Long Journey Home & Labor Day Around Town”
This Week on The Johnson County Line Podcast: Tough Questions & Good Neighbors
What does a barbecue festival have to do with the bigger challenges facing Johnson County’s volunteer fire departments? Quite a bit, as it turns out. This week on The Johnson County Line, Dan Cullinane and Sheila Caldwell are joined by Chad Greever for a closer look at the questions surrounding Ribfest, the concerns raised byContinueContinue reading “This Week on The Johnson County Line Podcast: Tough Questions & Good Neighbors”
Around the County: What’s Happening This Weekend
There’s plenty happening around Johnson County as we head into the final weekend of August — from live music and Longhorn football to dancing, classic cars, a full moon hike and a night ride on Doe Mountain. And you don’t have to wait until Friday to get started. Here’s what’s happening Around the County AugustContinueContinue reading “Around the County: What’s Happening This Weekend”
Woven Into Our Heritage: New Guild Brings Fiber Artists Together
Some traditions are passed from one generation to the next around a kitchen table, on a front porch or during a quiet afternoon with a grandmother. For Tammy Love, it began when she was eight years old. “My grandmother taught me two things,” Love recalled. “She taught me how to do a circle and aContinueContinue reading “Woven Into Our Heritage: New Guild Brings Fiber Artists Together”
What’s Happening Around Johnson County this weekend?
Looking for something to do? From festivals and live music to community gatherings, local meetings, heritage events and more, there’s always something happening around Johnson County. PLEASE NOTE: The International Overdose Awareness Day scheduled for Friday, August 21 at Ralph Stout Park has been postponed until September. Check out the Johnson County Community Calendar toContinueContinue reading “What’s Happening Around Johnson County this weekend?”
The Johnson County Line: Economic Development, ACTION Coalition & a Busy Weekend
What do Johnson County residents see as the biggest challenges facing our community — and what should economic development look like in the years ahead? This week on The Johnson County Line, Sheila Caldwell and Dan Cullinane dig into the results of our first community poll, where economic development and attracting good-paying jobs emerged asContinueContinue reading “The Johnson County Line: Economic Development, ACTION Coalition & a Busy Weekend”
Laurel Creek Trail
Around the County: Dan takes a jaunt around the Laurel! There is always something worth seeing—and a story worth telling—around Johnson County. Our new Around the County video series will take you along as we visit familiar places, discover hidden gems, and capture the people, events, and everyday moments that make our community special. TakeContinueContinue reading “Laurel Creek Trail”
Introducing The Johnson County Line: Local Stories, Local Voices
Welcome to The Johnson County Line, a new locally produced blog and video podcast hosted by Dan Cullinane and Sheila Stout Caldwell. In this introductory conversation, we share why we created The Johnson County Line and what you can expect from us—from local people, history and community events to thoughtful discussions about the issues shapingContinueContinue reading “Introducing The Johnson County Line: Local Stories, Local Voices”
Old Butler Day: Honoring the Town That Wouldn’t Drown
Every year, friends, families, and visitors gather in Butler for a day filled with music, food, fellowship, and fun. But Old Butler Day has always been about something more. At its heart, it is a homecoming—a celebration of the people whose memories and determination kept Old Butler alive long after the original town disappeared beneathContinueContinue reading “Old Butler Day: Honoring the Town That Wouldn’t Drown”
