Still in the Hunt
Darkness came earlier, the cold crept in and the Black Knights stole a second half victory away from the Longhorns, but Johnson County is still firmly in the hunt for a playoff spot.
Horns Bring it Home!
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 have…
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.
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. On Sunday, September 20, the Johnson…
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!”…
100 Years of Football in Johnson County
HORNS UP! Check out the images from the Friday night matchup between the Longhorns and the Bulldogs.
100 Years of Football in Johnson County
HORNS UP! Check out the images from the Friday night matchup between the Longhorns and the Bulldogs.
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. Take…
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 beneath…
Old Butler Days:
Food, Music, Vendors, Games and More. A great time, today until 4!
