A festive community tradition returns! The week-long Johnson County Center for the Arts’ Reindeer Run promotes Johnson County businesses and encourages shopping local.
Category Archives: Arts & Culture
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.
The Music Plays On: Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention Opens Its Second Century With a Big 2026 Lineup!
Please note: Due to the possibility of impending rain, the convention has been relocated to inside Heritage Hall Theatre for both days. Admission is still FREE for spectators and this will be open seating. Workshops, food trucks, indoor dining and vendors will be located at the Johnson County Senior Center. A century-old tradition is gettingContinueContinue reading “The Music Plays On: Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention Opens Its Second Century With a Big 2026 Lineup!”
Labor Day ’26 Was One for the Books!
What an absolutely awesome Labor Day weekend the folks in Johnson County put on. Thanks to the Johnson County Center for the Arts, Long Journey Home, Ribfest, and all of you for making the most of the fantastic place we call home. Hope you enjoy some of the sights we saw!
Buskin’ Brings Main Street to Life
Main Street was made for nights like this as Long Journey Home Weekend kicks off.
From Front Porches to Main Street: Long Journey Home Celebrates Johnson County
Long Journey Home, the annual celebration of Johnson County’s heritage of arts and music kicks off this Friday.
Johnson County’s History Celebrated During Music Tour and Author Talk
Chuck Walsh will be discussing and signing his book The Isolate, about famed Johnson County “hermit” Nick Grindstaff, as part of Long Journey Home.
Johnson County Artists Create their Portraits of Home
Portrait’s of Home, the new exhibit opening this Friday at the Johnson County Center for the Arts helps kick off Long Journey Home Weekend.
