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May

17

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

May

13

Spring Street, one lane of State of Franklin closed for building repairs

May

09

City to use speed dating-like mixer to introduce various volunteer options

May

09

Pine Oaks pilots new golf program for Special Olympics Golf athletes

May

02

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Apr

26

Johnson City Board of Commissioners, City staff to travel to Greenville

Apr

18

Paving on Carroll Creek Road to cause lane closures next week

Apr

12

City seeking applications for multiple vacancies on volunteer boards and committees

Apr

08

Fire chief announces promotions

Apr

08

Infrastructure work to impact West Walnut Street traffic flow

Apr

04

Johnson City Public Art to host Art·Struck Festival in April

Mar

30

Interim no more: Bell named JCFD Chief

Mar

23

Johnson City Fire Department awarded International Accredited Status

Mar

22

Tree giveaway, Arbor Day observance scheduled for April 2

Mar

22

Annual spring leaf collection starts April 4

Mar

18

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Mar

15

Civil Service Commission to hold meeting next week

Mar

11

Infrastructure work to impact West Walnut Street traffic flow

Mar

04

Infrastructure work to impact West Walnut Street traffic flow

Mar

01

Johnson City Board of Commissioners, City staff to meet with legislators

Mar

01

Johnson City Community Survey returns highly favorable results

Feb

22

City firefighter selected as Tennessee VFW Firefighter of the Year

Feb

21

City earns TDEC water system approval score of 98

Feb

21

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Feb

18

Infrastructure work continues on West Walnut and Earnest streets

Feb

17

Trivette named Johnson City assistant city manager

Feb

14

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Jan

31

Johnson City MTPO kicks off plan update

Jan

28

Infrastructure work continues in the West Walnut Street area

Jan

28

Infrastructure work to impact traffic on Smith Street next week

Jan

27

Section of Carroll Creek Road to be closed through February

Jan

27

Traffic at Milligan Highway and Swadley Road intersection to be impacted next week

Jan

24

Sewerline and stormwater work continues in area of West Walnut Street

Jan

21

Sewerline and stormwater work continues in area of West Walnut Street

Jan

19

Traffic at Milligan Highway and Swadley Road intersection to be impacted next week

Jan

14

Traffic at Milligan Highway and Swadley Road intersection to be impacted next week

Jan

10

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Jan

07

Sewerline work to close Dalewood Drive next week

Jan

06

Infrastructure work for West Walnut project continues

Dec

29

Section of Carroll Creek Road to be closed most of January

Dec

20

City announces holiday schedule changes

Dec

20

New traffic control box wraps installed in eight locations

Dec

17

Infrastructure work for West Walnut project continues

Dec

14

Water line repair work to impact Roan Street and John Exum intersection today

Dec

13

Johnson City Commission to hold two workshops Thursday

Dec

10

West Walnut project continues, includes overnight work

Dec

10

Sewer line installation to close section of Carroll Creek Road next week

Dec

07

Sewer line installation to close section of Carroll Creek Road Wednesday

Dec

06

Sewer line installation to close section of Carroll Creek Road Tuesday

Dec

02

Infrastructure work for West Walnut project continues, includes overnight work

Dec

01

Property taxes due by Dec. 31

Dec

01

Johnson City Commission to hold work session

Nov

24

Child Friendly Cities Initiative schedules community action planning sessions

Nov

22

City seeks applications for Planning Commission, other boards

Nov

15

Sewer line installation to close section of Carroll Creek Road Tuesday

Nov

10

Sewerline work to impact Commerce Street traffic for several days

Nov

10

Sewer work to close section of Indian Ridge Road

Nov

08

Sinking Creek Road closed to through traffic for Miller Lane bridge construction

Nov

05

Turkey Trot Details Announced

Oct

22

Infrastructure work to impact West Watauga, Ashe Street for next several weeks

Oct

19

Citizen Survey open through Nov. 2

Oct

18

Annual fall leaf collection starts Nov. 1

Oct

15

City to use speed dating-like mixer to introduce various volunteer options

Oct

15

Sewer line work on West State of Franklin to cause lane closures, detours next week

Oct

13

Sewer line installation to close section of Carroll Creek Road today

Oct

13

Paving work to impact traffic and parking in West Davis Park neighborhood

Oct

08

Smoke testing now under way

Oct

08

Sewer line work on West State of Franklin to cause lane closures, detours next week

Oct

07

Incoming city manager signs contract; start date Dec. 20

Oct

05

Animal Control Board meeting location moved to MPCC

Oct

05

City seeking applications for multiple vacancies on volunteer boards and committees

Oct

04

Johnson City Parks and Rec to host Halloween events

Oct

01

Johnson City Board of Commissioners selects Cathy Ball for city manager position

Oct

01

Sewerline work to close Dalewood Drive Tuesday

Sep

30

JCFD to hold fire safety event at Founders Park Pavilion

Sep

28

City Commission to hold special called meeting Thursday

Sep

27

City Commission to meet Wednesday

Sep

24

City to hold public comment period for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Annual Report

Sep

23

Johnson City Board of Commissioners to interview five manager candidates

Sep

21

Extended lane closures planned for West State of Franklin

Sep

21

Johnson City receives Municipal League award for Excellence in Communications

Sep

20

CSX will temporarily close two railroad crossings next week

Sep

20

City Commission schedules work session for Thursday

Sep

16

Elected officials, employees break ground on new Water and Sewer Service Complex

Sep

13

Smoke testing now under way

Sep

08

MPCC to host Tennessee tailgate party

Aug

31

Temporary referees, umpires, scorekeepers needed immediately

Aug

26

MPCC offers Homeschool Art

Aug

25

MPCC, JCPL partner for Book Bundles reading program

Aug

24

Hike-a-Delic program expands knowledge of fungi, animals

Aug

24

MPCC to host Esports: Everything You Need to Know program

Aug

23

Parks and Recreation offers free exercise program at Johnson City parks

Aug

23

Bert Street Music Series features My New Favorites

Aug

20

Stroll. All. Out. coming to MPCC

Aug

20

Preschool art classes to begin at MPCC

Aug

19

Johnson City Commission to hold work session

Aug

18

Senior Services offers Tai Chi and Qigong demonstration

Aug

18

Sinking Creek Road closed to through traffic for Miller Lane bridge replacement

Aug

16

Johnson City Police Department opens hiring process

Aug

10

Johnson City to resume mask requirement inside City facilities

Aug

10

Tweetsie Trail bridge to be closed for repairs through Aug. 13

Aug

05

Tweetsie Trail bridge to be closed for repairs

Aug

04

City of Johnson City postpones job fair, applications still being accepted

Aug

02

Sewer line repair to close Lone Oak Road

Jul

28

Senior Services offers health and wellness presentations, discussions

Jul

26

City of Johnson City August 5, 2021 Commission Meeting Date Change

Jul

23

City of Johnson City hosting job fair to fill vacant positions

Jul

23

Johnson City to open hiring process for Fire Department Aug. 2

Jul

14

Johnson City Public Art to hold third 5 x 5 Art Exhibit & Fundraiser

Jul

09

City Commission schedules work session for Tuesday

Jul

01

Johnson City Police Department increases DUI enforcement for Fourth of July Holiday

Jun

25

Senior Services offers The READYS! Emergency Preparedness Program

Jun

25

Senior Services offers health and wellness presentations, classes

Jun

10

Riverview Drive at Watauga Road to be closed for three days next week

Jun

04

City firefighter selected as state Firefighter of the Year

Jun

04

Johnson City Board of Commissioners to meet Tuesday morning

Jun

02

Portion of Welbourne Street to remain closed for road work

May

28

New lamppost banners in Founders Park feature local artwork

May

28

City Commission schedules work session to discuss budget, other business

May

21

Two JCFD members recognized for Executive Fire Officer Program graduation

May

19

Repair work to close section of East Main Street

May

19

City Commission schedules work sessions to discuss budget, other business

May

19

Parks and Rec nature program coordinator named Conservation Educator of the Year

May

19

Buffalo Mountain Park to be closed Thursday

May

18

New leased sculptures to be installed in and around Founders Park

May

12

Police chief announces sergeant promotions

May

11

City Commission schedules work session to discuss budget, other business

May

04

$5 million funding for Ashe Street Courthouse included in FY 2021-2022 budget

May

04

City Commission schedules work session to discuss budget, other business

May

03

West Market Street and Novus Drive signal to be fully operational Tuesday

Apr

27

City Commission schedules work session to discuss budget, other business

Apr

22

EDA awards City of Johnson City grant for upgrade of Sinking Creek Pump Station

Apr

19

City of Johnson City to hold annual Johnson City Spring Cleanup

Apr

16

Portion of Welbourne Street closed for road work

Apr

13

City seeking applications for multiple vacancies on volunteer boards and committees

Apr

13

City Commission schedules work session with Johnson City Board of Education

Apr

05

North State of Franklin Road and Novus Drive signal to be fully operational Tuesday

Apr

01

BOC, BOE work session canceled

Apr

01

Jeff Canon named Johnson City chief building official

Apr

01

Planning Commission subcommittees to discuss missions, visions

Mar

31

Thursday's meetings to be held electronically

Mar

30

City government announces reopening of facilities, return to in-person meetings

Mar

30

Waterline construction to impact downtown traffic Thursday overnight

Mar

29

City Commission schedules work session with Johnson City Board of Education

Mar

29

City Commission schedules work session with Johnson City Board of Education

Mar

26

Waterline construction to impact downtown traffic Sunday overnight

Mar

26

Portion of Welbourne Street closed for road work

Mar

22

Tree giveaway, Arbor Day observance scheduled for April 3

Mar

22

Annual spring leaf collection starts April 5

Mar

18

City Manager Pete Peterson announces retirement

Mar

12

City Commission schedules public hearing on amendment for FY 2021 budget

Mar

10

East Fairview Avenue closed today for curb repair work

Mar

05

Manhole rehabilitation work to impact downtown traffic this week

Mar

02

Animal sculpture scavenger hunt installed in downtown Johnson City

Mar

02

Section of East Oakland Avenue closed for road work tomorrow

Feb

23

Lane closure scheduled on East Watauga Avenue

Feb

19

Johnson City begins process of reopening community centers, athletics, special events

Feb

15

City Commission reschedules agenda review work sessions

Feb

12

Masters Knob Water Tank placed back in service following repair work

Feb

05

Manhole rehabilitation work to impact downtown traffic Monday overnight

Feb

02

City Commission schedules work session for Appalachian Opportunity Fund

Feb

02

Planning Commission schedules workshop on goals and objectives for 2021

Feb

01

Sevier Street closed today for sidewalk repair work

Jan

29

City temporarily closes Haven of Mercy due to multiple life safety code violations

Jan

28

Johnson City Police Department opens hiring process

Jan

27

Sevier Street closed today for sidewalk repair work

Jan

25

Section of Tweetsie Trail to close second week of February

Jan

25

New time announced for City Commission agenda review work sessions

Jan

25

City Commission schedules work session to discuss the strategic planning process

Jan

15

City Commission reschedules one work session, adds another

Jan

05

City Commission work sessions, regular meetings to be held electronically

Dec

31

Second phase of improvement project begins, impacts traffic on East Market Street

Dec

30

Johnson City Juvenile Court announces COVID-19 procedures for January 2021

Dec

30

JCPD to conduct increased patrols for New Year's Eve

Dec

29

Sewer line work to impact traffic on Buffalo Street overnight

Dec

28

City Commission to hold work session with state legislators

Dec

24

City Commission to hold executive session, special called meeting Tuesday

Dec

21

Solid Waste Services announces Christmas holiday collection schedule

Dec

17

City to close facilities, limit public access to others due to COVID-19

Dec

11

Johnson City reminds visitors to Christmas in the Park to follow safety precautions

Dec

11

Property taxes due by Dec. 31

Dec

09

Sewer line work continues to impact traffic on East Market Street overnight

Dec

08

Sewer line work to impact traffic on East Market Street overnight

Dec

08

City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Dec

03

Inauguration ceremony to be livestreamed on Dec. 7

Dec

03

City names Bell interim fire chief; Stables set to resign Jan. 1

Dec

02

Sewer line work to impact traffic on Water Street today

Nov

23

Solid Waste Services announces Thanksgiving holiday collection schedule

Nov

20

Johnson City joins UNICEF USA's Child Friendly Cities Initiative

Nov

17

Overnight sewer line work to impact traffic on Buffalo Street

Nov

13

Overnight sewer line work to impact traffic on Buffalo Street

Nov

11

Parks and Recreation to offer autumn scavenger hunts

Nov

06

Downtown mural presentation to be live-streamed

Nov

05

Lane closures remain in place on West State of Franklin Road, Buffalo Street

Nov

04

City seeking applications for multiple vacancies on volunteer boards and committees

Nov

03

City Commission's Nov. 5 meeting to take place electronically

Nov

03

Finance Department awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence

Nov

03

Sewer line work to impact traffic on West State of Franklin Road, Buffalo Street

Oct

28

Unveiling of suffrage commemorative mural set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday

Oct

26

Police chief announces multiple promotions, new assignments

Oct

16

´2020 Vision: A Postcard Exhibit' on display in downtown Johnson City

Oct

12

Annual fall leaf collection starts Oct. 26

Oct

12

Board of Commissioners work session canceled

Oct

09

Tweetsie Trail bridge to be closed for repairs

Oct

07

Unveiling of suffrage commemorative mural delayed

Oct

05

Downtown Water and Wastewater System Improvements Project to begin Oct. 12

Oct

02

MPCC hiring seasonal recreation worker

Oct

01

City seeking applications for multiple vacancies on volunteer boards and committees

Oct

01

City seeking public comment on five-year extension to 2020 Comprehensive Plan

Sep

25

City government announces complete reopening of City Hall; to close Gray drive-thru

Sep

24

City Commission work session to start at 7 p.m. Monday

Sep

23

Freedom Hall pool closed for maintenance

Sep

21

City to hold public comment period for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit Annual Report

Sep

18

Census Bureau to conduct questionnaire awareness event at Carver Rec

Sep

18

Repair work at West Market Street, University Parkway begins Monday

Sep

10

Langston Centre Afterschool Institute under way

Sep

10

Census Bureau to conduct questionnaire awareness event at Langston Centre

Sep

02

Carver Rec offers afterschool program

Sep

01

Smoke testing now under way

Sep

01

Commissioners to tour golf course, hold work session prior to meeting Thursday

Aug

31

Historic Zoning Commission to hold special called meeting Monday

Aug

28

Historic Zoning Commission to hold special called meeting Monday

Aug

26

Volunteer needed for JC Regional Planning Commission

Aug

25

Pine Oaks Golf Course new practice facility opens

Aug

24

Johnson City to open hiring process for Fire Department Sept. 1

Aug

17

City Commission to hold workshop/executive session and tour facilities Thursday; hold regular meeting electronically

Aug

17

Centennial Suffrage Celebration Coalition of Johnson City recognizes 100th anniversary of suffrage vote; announces commemorative mural

Aug

14

Portion of West Mountainview Road closed for repairs

Aug

13

JCFD responds to structure fire at Widener's Reloading/Shooting Supply

Aug

10

Portion of East Oakland Avenue closed for repairs

Aug

03

City Commission's Aug. 6 meeting to take place electronically

Aug

03

Masks required in Washington County, Johnson City through Aug. 29

Jul

31

Johnson City celebrates 30th Anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act

Jul

30

Portion of Buffalo Road remains closed for repairs through August 7

Jul

29

City limits public access to Development Services; suspends pavilion rentals

Jul

29

Portion of Buffalo Road remains closed for repairs

Jul

28

Portion of Buffalo Road closed for repair

Jul

23

Johnson City Public Art invites residents to participate in postcard art exhibit

Jul

23

City of Johnson City to resume electronic meetings, encourages mask compliance

Jul

22

Portion of Crouch Road to remain closed for road repairs

Jul

21

Portion of Crouch Road to close Wednesday for road repairs

Jul

17

Public invited to offer comments on accreditation standards

Jul

14

Johnson City Regional Planning Commission meeting canceled

Jul

14

Civil Service Commission to meet

Jul

13

City of Johnson City included in Washington County executive order requiring masks

Jul

13

City Commission to attend CVB strategic planning session

Jul

08

Police chief announces multiple promotions

Jul

07

Public invited to offer comments on accreditation standards

Jul

02

City Commission to hold planning session Thursday

Jul

01

Personal fireworks prohibited in Johnson City, ordinance to be enforced

Jul

01

City Commission to hold planning session Thursday

Jun

11

Swadley Road construction impacting Johnson City Transit service

Jun

10

Historic Zoning Commission to hold public hearing Tuesday

Jun

05

City of Johnson City to reopen some City buildings next week

Jun

05

City Commission to hold special called meeting Thursday

May

29

City government announces multi-phased reopening approach

May

19

BOC, BOE to hold budget work session

May

14

Volunteers needed for Regional Planning Commission

May

13

City Commission to hold budget workshop

May

12

Four new traffic box wraps to be installed around city

May

11

Special events notice

May

08

Residents reminded of best practices for garbage and recycling collection

May

08

Johnson City Regional Planning Commission to hold electronic subcommittee

May

06

City encourages customers to enroll in free autodraft service

May

04

Historic Zoning Commission to hold public hearing Wednesday

May

01

Volunteers needed to serve on JCPL board

May

01

Johnson City ends Safer At Home Order; follows Governor's Executive Order 30

May

01

City Commission to hold upcoming meetings electronically

Apr

29

City Commission to hold special called meeting Thursday

Apr

28

Regional Joint Reopening Statement 4.28

Apr

24

City seeking applications for multiple vacancies on volunteer boards and committees

Apr

24

Johnson City aligns with state reopening plans; cancels fireworks, summer programs

Apr

20

Johnson City Regional Planning Commission to hold electronic meeting

Apr

20

Portion of Baxter Street to close through August for culvert replacement

Apr

20

Johnson City extends Safer At Home Order

Apr

14

Volunteer needed for Washington County/Johnson City Animal Control Board

Apr

13

Commission work session and regular meeting to take place electronically

Apr

13

Volunteer needed for Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

Apr

10

Johnson City extends Safer At Home Order

Apr

09

Johnson City Transit to temporarily close for in-depth cleaning

Apr

07

Volunteers needed for Health and Educational Facilities Board

Apr

02

City encourages customers to enroll in free autodraft service

Mar

31

Johnson City offers FAQs, email resources for Safer at Home

Mar

30

City of Johnson City declares local emergency, issues Safer at Home Order

Mar

30

City Commission to hold special called meeting tonight

Mar

30

City Commission to hold regularly scheduled meeting electronically

Mar

27

2020 Census under way, City Commissioners emphasize importance of participation

Mar

25

Langston Centre to start Ralph E. Davis Leadership Academy

Mar

25

March 25 City of Johnson City COVID-19 update

Mar

24

Volunteers needed to serve on the Washington County Board of Equalization

Mar

23

March 23 City of Johnson City COVID-19 update

Mar

20

March 20 City of Johnson City COVID-19 update

Mar

19

Regional Joint Response to COVID-19

Mar

18

March 18 City of Johnson City COVID-19 update regarding Parks and Recreation:

Mar

17

Annual spring leaf collection starts March 30

Mar

16

March 16 City of Johnson City COVID-19 update

Mar

16

City Commission reschedules agenda review to March 19

Mar

13

City of Johnson City announces COVID-19 preparedness measures

Mar

11

City Commission to hold special called meeting Thursday

Mar

10

City Commission to hear Convention & Visitors Bureau strategic plan Thursday

Mar

04

City Commission to hold executive session, public comment period Thursday

Mar

04

City Commission to hold special called meeting Thursday

Mar

04

City Commission to hold special called meeting Thursday

Mar

02

City Commission work session rescheduled

Feb

26

Volunteer needed for Johnson City Housing Authority Board

Feb

24

Senior Services offers March health and wellness classes

Feb

20

Multiple railroad crossings closed for maintenance

Feb

20

Volunteers needed to serve on the Board of Building Codes

Feb

20

Volunteers needed to serve on the Board of Building Codes

Feb

17

BOC schedules planning session for Thursday

Feb

03

City Commission reschedules upcoming meeting

Jan

30

300 block of Colorado Street closed today

Jan

30

Second public hearing for West Walnut Street Corridor Redevelopment Plan scheduled

Jan

27

900 Block of West Watauga Avenue closed until Wednesday

Jan

23

City of Johnson City Juvenile Court announces elected Court Clerk to appear on the Aug. 6, 2020 ballot

Jan

21

MPCC to host My Little Valentine Daddy Daughter Dance

Jan

16

Johnson City to open hiring process for Police and Fire departments Tuesday

Jan

14

Johnson City's Development Services Department announces realignment

Jan

14

BOC changes time of Jan. 16 work session

Jan

03

Johnson City Senior Center Foundation to meet Jan. 9

Dec

31

Volunteers needed for Golf Advisory Board

Dec

19

Senior Services offers tickets to two ETSU basketball games

Dec

19

City announces holiday schedule changes

Dec

16

Senior Services offers Yoga for All

Dec

11

Property taxes due by Dec. 31

Dec

10

Johnson City Police Department offers holiday safety tips

Dec

05

West Walnut Street preliminary design public hearing scheduled

Dec

04

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Parade taking place this weekend

Dec

03

Johnson City Board of Commissioners to hold work session

Nov

22

Solid Waste Services announces Thanksgiving holiday collection schedule