It’s been another busy week here in Johnson County, and Dan Cullinane and Sheila Stout Caldwell have plenty to talk about on this week’s podcast. We start with a look back at Veterans Day and the ceremonies and events held around the county to honor the men and women who have served our country. ThereContinueContinue reading “On The Johnson County Line: Honoring Veterans, Town Business & What’s Happening Around Johnson County”
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More Than a Thank You: Johnson County Honors Its Veterans at Heritage Hall
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”
Veterans Day: A Lifetime of Memories, Service and Gratitude
I guess you could say the military has been part of my life since day one. Literally. I was born at Fort Rucker, Alabama in an old army barracks converted to a hospital. My dad, Bobby Stout, was serving in the Army and met my mother there and the rest, they say, is history. MyContinueContinue reading “Veterans Day: A Lifetime of Memories, Service and Gratitude”
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.
On The Johnson County Line: A Safe Haven, County Commission Follow-Ups & What’s on Your Ballot
October 19, 2026 | The Johnson County Line Podcast – Watch video below! October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this week on The Johnson County Line, we’re taking a closer look at an effort that could make a meaningful difference for some of our most vulnerable neighbors. Dan Cullinane and Sheila Stout Caldwell welcomeContinueContinue reading “On The Johnson County Line: A Safe Haven, County Commission Follow-Ups & What’s on Your Ballot”
Around the County: A Royal Opening, Fall Trails & Sweet Sips
The curtain rises on a milestone weekend for Johnson County Community Theatre as it opens Once Upon a Mattress at Heritage Hall—and celebrates 40 years of bringing community theatre to Johnson County. The Johnson County Line has another reason to celebrate: JCL’s own Dan Cullinane plays King Sextimus the Silent! This is a great playContinueContinue reading “Around the County: A Royal Opening, Fall Trails & Sweet Sips”
Mosier Building Rental Agreements Up for Approval Thursday — But Are They Ready?
The County Commission is being asked to consider and approve rental agreements for the Mosier event hall. But a page of review notes raises questions about whether the agreements are ready for a vote. The Johnson County Commission has a full agenda for Thursday, October 15. But as we reviewed the agenda packet, one itemContinueContinue reading “Mosier Building Rental Agreements Up for Approval Thursday — But Are They Ready?”
Walk in Their Boots: A Weekend of History with a Hometown Connection
A soldier’s uniform can tell you something about the person who wore it. An everyday object can open a conversation about how a family lived. But sometimes it takes someone standing in front of you—showing, explaining and answering questions—to make that history feel close. That’s the experience behind Walk in Their Boots, coming to theContinueContinue reading “Walk in Their Boots: A Weekend of History with a Hometown Connection”
Grindstaff Vote Raises Questions About Planning Commission Role, Compensation and County Insurance
What exactly did the Johnson County Commission approve for former Commissioner Jerry Grindstaff—and what will it cost taxpayers? The $200-a-month arrangement was reportedly approved unanimously, but key questions about procedure, authority and possible health-insurance benefits remain unanswered. The Johnson County Line is seeking the records to find out, and asking you what you think.
A Trail to Somewhere: Connecting Johnson County
What if Johnson County’s trails actually went somewhere? This week on The Johnson County Line, Dan Cullinane and Sheila Stout Caldwell sit down with Philip Burtt-Henderson, president of the Johnson County Trails Association, to talk about an ambitious vision for connecting Johnson County through trails — and what that could mean for the people whoContinueContinue reading “A Trail to Somewhere: Connecting Johnson County”
