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Sep

29

Lane on West State of Franklin closed next week

Sep

25

Sewer construction to close portion of Shadden Road next week

Sep

22

Water and Sewer Services celebrates completion of new complex

Sep

21

Parks and Recreation to close splash pads for season

Sep

20

Section of West Walnut Street closed beginning today

Sep

20

Lane of West State of Franklin closed today

Sep

20

Community partners key to successful Super Spooky Saturday

Sep

19

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Sep

19

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

Sep

12

Family Justice Center partners with Sexual Assault Center on Safe Bar initiative

Sep

12

Worldwide Taco Trek ride set for Saturday

Sep

11

Johnson City Fire Department holds groundbreaking ceremony for training facility

Sep

08

Johnson City announces new Public Works director

Sep

05

Juvenile Court director to present at Community Roundtable

Sep

05

Lane closures on North Broadway tomorrow

Aug

31

Enbridge pipeline construction to impact traffic on Peoples Street

Aug

30

Lower Brush Creek Interceptor project marks major investment

Aug

29

Johnson City Police Department warns citizens of phone scam

Aug

25

City files Answer to ´Jane Doe' lawsuit

Aug

22

Solid Waste Services reminds customers of Labor Day collection

Aug

21

Johnson City Public Art to host sculpture tour with exhibition juror

Aug

21

Infrastructure work to close portion of Smith Street Wednesday

Aug

21

Parks and Recreation adds movies to Bert Street Concert Series

Aug

18

Lane closures on West State of Franklin to begin Monday

Aug

17

Atmos Energy work to impact traffic on Montgomery Street

Aug

17

Portion of South Roan to remain closed through Sept. 1

Aug

16

Police chief announces promotions

Aug

16

Candy Land Christmas trees on sale this Friday at 9 a.m.

Aug

10

Maintenance work to close lanes at West Market, North SOF intersection

Aug

09

Portion of South Roan to close Monday for conduit installation

Aug

07

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Aug

07

Johnson City Transit to halt operations Monday afternoon due to weather

Aug

07

UPDATED: Public Works to begin sidewalk improvements on South Roan Tuesday

Aug

07

Public Works to begin improvements on South Roan Tuesday

Aug

04

August Community Roundtable to feature Homeless Education Program for students

Aug

01

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Jul

31

Bert Street Concert Series lineup announced

Jul

28

JCPD encourages travel safety during school year

Jul

28

Month-long Back 2 School Drive begins Aug. 1

Jul

26

Board of Commissioners to attend South Roan Business Association meeting

Jul

25

Bill Bennett Road waterline extension to close one lane of traffic next week

Jul

20

Johnson City Public Art to hold fifth annual 5 x 5 Art Exhibit and Fundraiser

Jul

20

Back 2 School Bash set for Aug. 6

Jul

20

City, ETSU professor receive historical society excellence award

Jul

18

Audit report of sexual assault investigations details 8 key findings

Jul

14

Winged Deer parking lots to temporarily close for weekend event

Jul

14

Flood damage causes Sinking Creek Road closure

Jul

14

Public invited to comment at board, committee meetings

Jul

12

Last call for fall JC 101 applications

Jul

07

Johnson City announces new department leaders

Jul

07

Johnson City Fire lieutenant completes prestigious national program

Jul

05

Eastbound lane closure on West State of Franklin to begin Monday

Jul

03

July Community Roundtable focuses on resources for non-violent offenders

Jun

30

City firefighter recognized at commission meeting

Jun

28

Parks and Rec facilities to be closed for Independence Day Fireworks Celebration

Jun

27

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Jun

23

Sewer line replacement to close portion of Gray Station Road next week

Jun

21

Lane closures, detours on West State of Franklin to begin Sunday, June 25

Jun

16

Johnson City meetings rescheduled to June 29

Jun

16

Johnson City commissioners to tour Ashe Street Courthouse

Jun

15

PVS Plastics Technology Corporation selects Johnson City for 2nd U.S. location

Jun

07

Public assistance needed in search for missing person

Jun

06

Johnson City Commission to hold special called meeting Thursday

Jun

06

Police chief announces promotions

Jun

02

Paving project to impact traffic on North Roan Street at Springbrook Drive

Jun

01

Juvenile Court director to present at Community Roundtable

Jun

01

Paving project to cause lane closure on Cherokee Road

May

30

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

May

30

City firefighter receives top honors

May

30

Lakeside Concert Series lineup announced

May

26

East Highland Road closure to impact traffic for extended time

May

24

Road construction to impact traffic on University Parkway near West State of Franklin

May

23

Johnson City names Church permanent Police chief

May

17

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

May

11

Regional Planning Commission to hold workshop Monday

May

10

Norfolk Southern to upgrade railroad crossing gates

May

09

Johnson City announces Junior Police Academy

May

05

Road construction to impact traffic on portion of North Roan Street

May

05

Paving and milling to close lane on West Market Street

May

02

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

May

02

Upcoming Community Roundtable meeting topics announced

May

02

Boones Creek recycling center to close temporarily

May

01

City accepting name proposals for athletic complex

Apr

25

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Apr

25

Ball selected to Commission on Fire Accreditation International

Apr

25

Apr

21

Long term lane closures, traffic shift on West State of Franklin to begin Monday

Apr

19

Northbound lane closure for portion of South Roan Street continues

Apr

18

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Apr

17

Lane closure on West State of Franklin near Buffalo Street to last several days

Apr

14

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

Apr

14

City seeking applications for volunteer boards and committees

Apr

14

Portion of Tweetsie Trail to be closed for bridge replacement

Apr

12

Northbound lane closure for portion of South Roan Street

Apr

12

Road widening work continues on Lynn Road

Apr

12

Portion of Tweetsie Trail to be closed for bridge replacement

Apr

11

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Apr

11

Paving project to cause lane closures on West Oakland Avenue

Apr

07

Water and Sewer Services work closes East Millard and Steel streets intersection

Apr

05

Community Roundtable to meet next week in Commission Chambers

Apr

04

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Apr

03

Road widening work to close portion of Lynn Road for several weeks

Mar

28

Johnson City Police investigator awarded second highest department honor

Mar

28

City of Johnson City hires Willis as assistant city manager

Mar

23

Annual spring leaf collection starts April 3

Mar

23

Johnson City officer awarded state VFW honor

Mar

21

Tree giveaway, Arbor Day observance scheduled for April 1

Mar

20

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Mar

10

Johnson City announces Police promotions

Mar

06

Board of Commissioners to attend South Roan Business Association Meeting

Mar

04

Closures at Buffalo Mountain Park and Tannery Knobs Mountain Bike Park

Mar

03

Johnson City Transit to halt operations Friday afternoon due to weather

Mar

03

Beer Board and Johnson City Board of Commission meetings rescheduled

Mar

01

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Feb

14

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Feb

07

Johnson City launches National Business Survey, open through March 6

Jan

31

Section of Bart Green Drive to close Wednesday for sewer repairs

Jan

26

Sidewalk installation to impact traffic on portion of North Roan Street

Jan

24

Johnson City Regional Planning Commission to hold workshop Wednesday

Jan

23

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Friday

Jan

20

Water and Sewer Services work to close Steel and Railroad streets on Saturday

Jan

19

Water line replacement to close portion of North Broadway next week

Jan

11

Johnson City Board of Commissioners to gather for retreat

Jan

10

Johnson City Civil Service Commission to hold hearings this month

Jan

10

Community Roundtable to offer new meeting times

Dec

21

Property taxes due by Dec. 31

Dec

20

Johnson City Water and Sewer Services Department urges residents to protect pipes

Dec

07

City of Johnson City awarded Certificate of Achievement for Excellence

Dec

01

Dec. 1 Beer Board meeting canceled

Nov

30

Johnson City Commission work session to begin at 1 p.m. Thursday

Nov

29

Johnson City Civil Service Commission to hold preliminary hearing tomorrow

Nov

29

City announces parking restrictions for Christmas Parade route

Nov

29

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Nov

22

Johnson City Commission to meet Wednesday

Nov

22

Johnson City Public Art to participate in GivingTuesday Campaign

Nov

14

Annual fall leaf collection under way

Nov

11

Family Justice Center receives Pro Bono Community Partner of the Year Award

Nov

11

Inaugural ceremony scheduled for 4 p.m. Dec. 5

Nov

07

JCFD to end food drive with community outreach event

Nov

07

Beer Board and Johnson City Board of Commission meetings rescheduled

Nov

02

Artist Steven Teller completes new mural on Commerce Street

Nov

01

City seeking applications for senior center boards and committees

Nov

01

Johnson City opens hiring process for Fire Department

Oct

28

Intersections near State of Franklin and Knob Creek road impacted by paving project

Oct

26

Gray community meeting set for Nov. 7

Oct

24

Johnson City Public Art refreshes Gallery on the Square, new artists added

Oct

24

Johnson City to dedicate Rich-R-Tone historical marker with Nov. 4 ceremony

Oct

21

Infrastructure work to close portion of Clairmont Road

Oct

21

Waterline construction to close one lane of Watauga Road

Oct

19

JCFD to hold Firefighters and Friends Block Party at Founders Park Pavilion

Oct

19

Johnson City Police Department accepting applications for Shop With a Cop

Oct

18

Annual fall leaf collection starts Oct. 31

Oct

14

Portion of Buffalo Street to close for overnight construction next week

Oct

14

Police chief announces sergeant promotions

Oct

14

Fire chief announces promotions

Oct

06

City seeking applications for multiple vacancies on volunteer boards and committees

Oct

04

Johnson City Police Department reminds motorists to obey school bus law

Oct

03

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Sep

30

Knob Creek Road entrance to Med-Tech Parkway to close next week

Sep

20

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

Sep

13

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Sep

12

Fire chief announces promotions

Sep

12

Police chief announces promotions

Sep

08

Johnson City Police Department opens hiring process

Sep

07

Artist Ernesto Maranje completes new mural on Fire Station 4

Sep

01

911 dispatcher to speak at Community Roundtable

Aug

31

Johnson City Police Department to increase impaired driving enforcement Labor Day weekend

Aug

26

City files response to lawsuit

Aug

22

Public invited to submit information regarding JCPD sexual assault cases

Aug

18

City to end contract with TDOC to operate jail facility

Aug

16

Intersection of Flourville and Cedar Point roads to close tomorrow

Aug

16

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Aug

12

Lane closure on Rolling Hills Drive extended through Aug. 16

Aug

09

Summers named Economic Development Director

Aug

08

JCPD encourages travel safety during school year

Aug

05

One lane of Rolling Hills Drive to close next week

Aug

04

Second annual Home Run Derby to benefit local Shop With a Cop programs

Aug

04

City retains law firm to conduct special investigation

Jul

28

Portion of Clairmont Road to remain closed through next week

Jul

13

Ashe Street Courthouse deed transfer complete

Jul

13

Johnson City Public Art to hold fourth annual 5 x 5 Art Exhibit and Fundraiser

Jul

08

Infrastructure work to close portion of Clairmont Road

Jul

06

Johnson City Commission to hold executive session Thursday

Jul

01

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Jul

01

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

Jun

29

Intersection closed for traffic signal replacement

Jun

27

Johnson City Commission to meet with consulting firms

Jun

21

Police chief announces promotion of Church to major

Jun

20

Infrastructure work to close portion of Clairmont Road

Jun

20

Infrastructure work to close portion of Smith Street Wednesday

Jun

13

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Jun

13

J.R. and The Big Guns to perform at Lakeside Concert Series

Jun

08

Portion of Cherokee Road's eastbound lane to close this week

Jun

03

Johnson City Commission to meet Thursday

Jun

03

NEWS RELEASE: 35th ANNUAL PEPSI INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION & FIREWORKS

Jun

01

Johnson City Commission to hold work session Thursday

Jun

01

Senior Services offers health and wellness programs

May

25

Student artists, teachers celebrated at ceremony to unveil banners

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<