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Who Gets a Slice of Ribfest?
Barbecue, live music, community, and firefighters? What could go wrong? Chad Greever takes a deep dive into the controversy surrounding the upcoming Ribfest at Chamber Park.
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”
Raising Awareness of the Dangers of Drug Overdoses Is the Focus of A.C.T.I.O.N. Coalition Event at Ralph Stout Park on Friday, August 21
Driven largely by the spread of illicit fentanyl into the drug supply, overdose deaths surged in Tennessee beginning in 2020, rising from 2,089 deaths in 2019 to more than 3,800 in 2021 and 2022. In 2023, Tennessee recorded more than 3,600 overdose deaths, with fentanyl involved in more than 75% of them. Since then, theContinueContinue reading “Raising Awareness of the Dangers of Drug Overdoses Is the Focus of A.C.T.I.O.N. Coalition Event at Ralph Stout Park on Friday, August 21”
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”
Johnson County Line Poll: You Told Us What Matters
What are the most important issues facing Johnson County, and is the county itself headed in the right direction? Read the results of our August 12 poll here.
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”
Municipal Elections Yield Further Questions
There was something larger than the candidates on the ballot: who gets to define a Republican in Johnson County—and who gets to decide what kind of county Johnson County will become.
