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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Around the County: First Snowflakes, Holiday Cheer & The Polar Express
Well, it looks like Johnson County may get its first little taste of winter this weekend! The season’s first snowflakes could arrive just as Christmas open houses, holiday activities and The Polar Express begin appearing on the calendar. If the forecast holds, it may be the perfect weekend to bundle up, shop local, try somethingContinueContinue reading “Around the County: First Snowflakes, Holiday Cheer & The Polar Express”
Around the County: Good Food, Good Causes, Live Music & some early Christmas Magic!
November is wasting no time filling up our calendars! Whew … hard to keep up! We’ve got good food, live music, an art reception, a little comedy and magic, and plenty of opportunities to support our neighbors. And yes, Christmas is already sneaking into the picture. Apparently, the holidays aren’t waiting for Thanksgiving! We’re alsoContinueContinue reading “Around the County: Good Food, Good Causes, Live Music & some early Christmas Magic!”
Around the County: Ghosts, Goblins, Trunks Full of Treats & November Sneak Peeks!
PLEASE NOTE: New flyers have been added below and may not be listed in the article, so scroll down and flip through for MORE local events! Your guide to what’s happening in Johnson County, October 29–November 1, 2026 — plus a look at what’s coming up! Well, folks, if you’ve got little ghosts, goblins, princessesContinueContinue reading “Around the County: Ghosts, Goblins, Trunks Full of Treats & November Sneak Peeks!”
Where the Colors Tell a Story: Autumn in Johnson County!
Courtesy: Doe Mountain Recreation Area – Mountain City, Tennessee Some of the most beautiful places in Tennessee are right here in our own backyard. And every mountain, winding road and quiet valley has a story to tell. There’s a moment every autumn in Johnson County when the mountains seem to come alive. The first hintsContinueContinue reading “Where the Colors Tell a Story: Autumn in Johnson County!”
Around the County: Fall Festivals, Frightful Frights, Royal Farewells & Weekend Fun
Your guide to what’s happening in Mountain City and Johnson County, October 23–25, 2026 October is giving us plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy Johnson County this weekend! From a fall festival at the vineyard and a haunted corn maze to the final performances of a royal comedy, church bazaars, dancing, local historyContinueContinue reading “Around the County: Fall Festivals, Frightful Frights, Royal Farewells & Weekend Fun”
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”
More Than a Festival: 34 Years of Cranberries, Community — and New Hope for a Shady Valley School
Shady Rock School – Shady Valley, Tennessee. Photo borrowed from their Facebook page. There are some events you go to because there is good food, good music and something fun to do on a fall weekend. And then there are those events that tell you something about the community that created them. The Shady ValleyContinueContinue reading “More Than a Festival: 34 Years of Cranberries, Community — and New Hope for a Shady Valley School”
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”
Around the County: Fiddles, Fall Fun & the First Weekend of October
October is arriving with a full slate of events across Johnson County. This weekend brings old-time and bluegrass music, community fundraisers, pumpkins, live music, classic cars and the opening of a new haunted attraction. The centerpiece is the Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention, which begins its second century with two days of free music, contests, foodContinueContinue reading “Around the County: Fiddles, Fall Fun & the First Weekend of October”
