Veterans Day program celebrates service, sacrifice, community and the importance of looking after those who have served. There were plenty of thank-yous shared at Heritage Hall Theatre Wednesday morning as Johnson County gathered to honor our veterans. And rightly so. But woven throughout the November 11 ceremony was another message that deserves a little moreContinueContinue reading “More Than a Thank You: Johnson County Honors Its Veterans at Heritage Hall”
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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.
A Quiet Meeting for the Johnson County Planning Commission
Subdivision approval tabled, training requirements discussed, and a right-of-way question raised at the November 9 Planning Commission Meeting.
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.
Mountain City Council: Data Center Questions, $3.1 Million Street Project, Parks Plan and More
There was plenty to talk about at Tuesday evening’s Mountain City Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting, from questions about the proposed modular AI data center to more than $3 million in street and sidewalk improvements, plans for parks and recreation, and concerns about dropping water levels at Silver Lake. And there were a fewContinueContinue reading “Mountain City Council: Data Center Questions, $3.1 Million Street Project, Parks Plan and More”
Sheriff Brown Answers Questions About July Johnson County Homicide, Delayed Public Announcement
One suspect was in custody within two days, another was arrested in August, and the sheriff explains why the public is just now learning the details. When news broke this week that two men had been arrested in connection with a July homicide on Slabtown Road, it left quite a few Johnson County residents scratchingContinueContinue reading “Sheriff Brown Answers Questions About July Johnson County Homicide, Delayed Public Announcement”
Mountain City Planning Commission Says No to Proposed AI Data Center Rezoning
Residents turn out in opposition as BluSky AI makes its case. Mayor Jordan says he hears the community’s concerns. October 22, 2026 — Mountain City residents made their feelings known this afternoon at Town Hall, and the Planning Commission agreed. Following a lengthy meeting that included public comments, a presentation from BluSky AI representatives, andContinueContinue reading “Mountain City Planning Commission Says No to Proposed AI Data Center Rezoning”
