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!”
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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.
This Week on The Johnson County Line: Recovery, Readiness & Community
Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene, Johnson County has come a long way — but the work isn’t finished. This week on The Johnson County Line, Dan Cullinane and Sheila Stout Caldwell sit down with Becky Wright of the Johnson County Long Term Recovery Group for a candid conversation about where recovery stands today, theContinueContinue reading “This Week on The Johnson County Line: Recovery, Readiness & Community”
Around the County: Music, Mountain Views & Local History
There’s plenty happening around Johnson County this week—from live music and dancing to a chance to help care for Watauga Lake, explore the story of Old Butler and learn about the railroads that once served our mountain communities. Here’s your day-by-day guide for September 17–20, plus a Monday evening opportunity to try something new. Thursday,ContinueContinue reading “Around the County: Music, Mountain Views & Local History”
From Johnson County’s Railroads to an East TN Soldier: Two September Heritage Programs to Enjoy
A railroad grade, an old family story, a name on a military record—each can tell us something about the people who lived here before us. This month, two local heritage programs invite us to look more closely at those stories and the people who have spent years preserving them. Beaver Dam Railroad engine No. 1ContinueContinue reading “From Johnson County’s Railroads to an East TN Soldier: Two September Heritage Programs to Enjoy”
Horns Rout Huskies!
The Longhorns answered their critics last night with a 26-0 blowout against the Ashe County Huskies. What can you even say about a night like last night? The crowd roaring said a lot! So did one of the players I overheard on the sideline. “I’m not even out there right now, and my heart’s pounding!”ContinueContinue reading “Horns Rout Huskies!”
The Storm Is Past. The Recovery Is Now.
The Johnson County Long Term Recovery Group is still helping families recover and rebuild from Hurricane Helene. They want the county to know the work is far from finished, and help is needed.
Questions Mount as Johnson County 911 Audit Trail Remains Incomplete
Editor’s Note — Updated September 10, 2026: This article has been updated to clarify the insurance status of an E-911 employee facing a serious illness. The employee has not yet lost her primary medical coverage. She says that coverage was threatened with termination at the end of August but was extended through September while sheContinueContinue reading “Questions Mount as Johnson County 911 Audit Trail Remains Incomplete”
This Week on The Johnson County Line: Accountability, Recovery & Community
Some stories are easy to tell. Others require us to keep asking questions. This week on The Johnson County Line, Dan Cullinane and Sheila Stout Caldwell return to the developing story surrounding Johnson County Emergency 911 — including financial and administrative issues documented in public records, questions regarding audits and oversight, and documentation we areContinueContinue reading “This Week on The Johnson County Line: Accountability, Recovery & Community”
Around the County: Cars, Community & Weekend Fun!
From live music and rodeo action to classic cars, local art, and Friday night football, Johnson County has a full calendar ahead. Here’s what’s happening around the county September 10–13. Thursday, September 10 Johnson County COG Networking SessionNoon | Mountain City/Johnson County Community Center214 College Street, Mountain City Connect with local business owners, organizations andContinueContinue reading “Around the County: Cars, Community & Weekend Fun!”
