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”
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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!”
Around the County: Music, Mountains & Labor Day Fun
Labor Day weekend brings plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy Johnson County—from Appalachian music and local art to a mountain 5K, farmers market, Ribfest, classic cars and more. Here’s a look at what’s happening Around the County September 4–6. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 LIVE MUSIC: Scott McKinney 5–8 p.m. | Villa Nove Vineyards1877 DryContinueContinue reading “Around the County: Music, Mountains & Labor Day Fun”
This Week on The Johnson County Line: A Long Journey Home & Labor Day Around Town
Celebrating Our Appalachian Heritage Our guest this week is Cristy Dunn, Executive Director of the Johnson County Center for the Arts, who joins Sheila to talk about Long Journey Home, Johnson County’s annual celebration of Appalachian music, heritage and traditions. Long Journey Home is more than a weekend of music. It is an opportunity toContinueContinue reading “This Week on The Johnson County Line: A Long Journey Home & Labor Day Around Town”
