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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

Nov

18

Sesquicentennial Grand Finale Celebration to be held Dec. 1

Nov

15

JCFD members receive professional designations, recognized for achievements

Nov

08

Johnson City Fire Department recruits graduate from academy

Nov

07

Sesquicentennial Commission to present musical celebration next week

Oct

30

City replacing computers after last week's ransomware attack

Oct

29

City, Chamber invite kids to Treat. All. Out. on Halloween night

Oct

29

Turkey Trot details announced

Oct

22

Public Information Meeting scheduled to discuss revisions to the new animal control ordinance

Oct

21

City begins reconnecting network following cyber attack

Oct

17

Police Training Facility opens

Oct

17

Volunteer needed for Historic Zoning Commission

Oct

17

Volunteers needed for Senior Services Advisory Council

Oct

17

Sesquicentennial Black Tie Gala tickets on sale now

Oct

15

Senior Services offers Department of Health training course

Oct

11

MPCC to host second Family Fun Night

Oct

08

300 block of West Locust Street closed today

Oct

07

Smoke testing now under way

Oct

04

Annual fishout slated for Oct. 12

Oct

03

Sesquicentennial Commission breaks ground on Natural Adventure Area

Oct

03

Johnson City Amateur Photographers Club hosting artists reception

Oct

02

Annual fall leaf collection starts Oct. 28

Sep

27

Volunteers needed for Senior Center Foundation

Sep

26

500 block of Robinson Drive closed today

Sep

26

Volunteers needed for Board of Zoning Appeals

Sep

23

City to hold public comment period for the City's Stormwater Program

Sep

23

500 block of West Highland Road closed today

Sep

23

Sesquicentennial Commission to unveil fiberglass train artwork

Sep

18

200 block of West 10th Avenue closed tomorrow

Sep

17

200 block of Peachtree Street closed for sewer line repair

Sep

17

Johnson City Board of Building Codes to meet

Sep

17

Volunteers needed to serve on Civil Service Commission

Sep

16

Sep

13

Board of Commissioners to hold work session about retail recruitment

Sep

12

Smoke testing now under way

Sep

12

400 block of East 8th closed today

Sep

10

200 block of Peachtree Street closed for sewer line repair

Sep

10

400 block of East 8th closed today

Sep

10

400 block of East 8th closed today

Sep

06

Johnson City earns first-place honors in national competition for brand launch

Sep

06

Johnson City Police Department to offer safety awareness training

Sep

06

400 block of East 8th closed next week

Sep

04

Poetry Society of Tennessee - Northeast Chapter seeks entries for Sesquicentennial contest

Sep

03

Johnson City Fire Department requests citizen feedback

Sep

03

Senior Services offers class to help protect people from identity theft

Sep

03

MPCC to host first-ever Family Fun Night

Aug

30

Johnson City Police Department opens hiring process Sept. 9

Aug

29

Agenda review moved to next Thursday

Aug

28

400 block of the East 8th closed tomorrow

Aug

20

Johnson City Amateur Photographers Club accepting entries for exhibition

Aug

20

Johnson City Current Land Use Committee to meet

Aug

16

BOC to meet Tuesday morning

Aug

12

Johnson City Historic Zoning Commission to meet Tuesday afternoon

Aug

09

Sesquicentennial Commission launches Go. All. Out. Challenge

Aug

09

Playground at Carver Recreation Center closed for repairs

Aug

09

Senior Services to provide information regarding healthcare and retirement

Aug

08

100 block of West Poplar Street closed to all traffic today

Aug

07

Tweetsie Trail bridge to be closed for repairs

Aug

07

BOC to meet Thursday morning

Jul

24

Johnson City Police Department to conduct Hands Free Campaign

Jul

23

Golf Advisory Board to meet Aug. 7

Jul

16

Johnson City Historic Zoning Commission to hold public hearing about signage

Jul

16

Johnson City Public Art to hold second annual 5x5 Art Exhibition, Fundraiser

Jul

15

Johnson City Community Concert Band to perform in honor of Sesquicentennial

Jul

12

Section of North North Street closed today

Jul

08

Applications being accepted for JC 101

Jul

03

Volunteers needed for Public Art Committee

Jul

02

JCPD encourages citizens to see something, say something

Jun

26

Closures set for July 4 festivities

Jun

26

Johnson City receives Municipal League award for Excellence in Fire Services

Jun

20

Tire collection to take place Saturday

Jun

20

JCPD to host 4th Annual Area 3 Special Olympics Benefit Golf Tournament

Jun

20

New leased sculptures installed in and around Founders Park

Jun

17

Applications being accepted for BrightRidge Board of Directors

Jun

17

Volunteers needed to serve on JCPL board

Jun

13

Sesquicentennial Commission breaks ground on Legacy Plaza

May

31

Princeton Road and Broyles Drive Intersection to close next week

May

31

Volunteers needed to serve on JCDA board

May

30

City of Johnson City receives grant funding for school bus replacement

May

24

BOC budget work session set

May

10

Johnson City Public Art unveils new project

May

09

Sesquicentennial Commission to host "Then and Now" concert

May

09

City earns TDEC water system approval score of 99

May

06

City hires staff attorney

May

06

It's all in a Name: Encouraging Citizen Input

May

02

City of Johnson City wins 2018-2019 High-Performance Government Award

Apr

26

It's all in a Name: An Effort to Unite Our Region

Apr

25

Volunteers needed for JC Regional Planning Commission

Apr

25

BOC budget work sessions set

Apr

24

Peoples Street and Greenline Road construction to begin next week

Apr

22

JCPD seeking community participation in Torch Run Thursday

Apr

22

City Commission sets strategic planning workshop

Apr

19

Sesquicentennial Commission to host Henry Johnson's Birthday Bash

Apr

19

Peoples Street and Greenline Road construction to begin next week

Apr

11

Great American Cleanup scheduled for April 20

Apr

11

Concord Street to close next week for sewer line replacement

Apr

09

City Commission sets strategic planning session

Apr

04

Applications being accepted for Board of Dwelling Standards and Review

Mar

28

Tree giveaway, Arbor Day observance scheduled for April 6

Mar

26

Bristol Highway lane closures to remain in place through Wednesday evening

Mar

22

Water and sewer line maintenance to impact traffic on Bristol Highway

Mar

22

Johnson City announces new recycling guidelines for plastics

Mar

18

Human Trafficking 102 community event set for Tuesday

Mar

15

Sesquicentennial Commission to host Business and Industry Showcase

Mar

15

Commission to tour EMA, 911 facility

Mar

14

Johnson City Board of Dwelling Standards and Review to meet next week

Mar

08

Annual spring leaf collection starts April 1

Mar

04

Police chief announces promotion of Hilton and Morgan to sergeant

Mar

01

Commission to open "Sesquicentennial Headquarters"

Feb

25

Johnson City Board of Commissioners to host joint work session with BOE

Feb

25

Johnson City Board of Commissioners to tour EMS Headquarters

Feb

22

Citizen Survey shows continued positive results for Johnson City

Feb

22

Johnson City Board of Commissioners to meet Monday evening

Feb

21

Senior Center hosts Community Input Day

Feb

19

City Commission sets Capital Improvement Plan work session

Feb

15

Parks and Recreation to host bat presentation

Feb

13

Volunteers needed for Board of Building Codes

Feb

13

Sesquicentennial Commission sets regular meeting schedule

Feb

11

Lane closures continue at 100 block of East Market Street

Feb

11

MPCC offers after-school program

Feb

07

Senior Services to host trip to Southern Spring Home and Garden Show

Feb

05

Lane closures continue at 100 block of East Market Street

Feb

04

City Commission sets wayfinding signage work session

Feb

04

Senior Services to offer free health programs

Feb

04

Johnson City Parks and Recreation to hold job fair Feb. 20

Feb

01

February Friday Night Dance to feature PF Flyers

Feb

01

Senior Services offers Heart Wise Health Fair

Feb

01

Sesquicentennial Commission sets work session, regular meeting

Jan

29

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board changes regular meeting time

Jan

29

City Commission sets work session with PBA

Jan

29

BOC agenda review canceled

Jan

29

Volunteers needed for Industrial Development Board

Jan

29

Firefighter Examination Registration Information

Jan

28

Parks and Recreation offers Girl Squad program

Jan

25

100 block of East Market Street lane closures announced

Jan

24

Sewer Line Maintenance to impact traffic on West Main Street

Jan

24

Volunteers needed for Health and Education Facilities Board

Jan

23

Parks and Rec offers Jump Start Seed Swap and Pollinator Day

Jan

22

Parks and Rec sets Adult Spring Softball League registration, schedule

Jan

22

Senior Services offering tickets and transportation to ETSU basketball games

Jan

18

Section of Pardee Street closed today

Jan

17

Johnson City receives clean audit report and upgraded credit rating

Jan

17

City Commission sets work session with BrightRidge

Jan

16

Spring youth soccer registration opens Jan. 28

Jan

16

MPCC seeks certified instructors for yoga, tumbling, and dance classes

Jan

11

My Little Valentine Daddy Daughter Dance tickets now on sale

Jan

11

MPCC offers interactive Fitness Expo

Jan

11

Block of East Myrtle closed Monday

Jan

09

MPCC hosts Glow Stick Swim

Jan

08

Jan

08

Watauga Road traffic detours in effect Jan. 5

Jan

04

Jerry Pierce and the Nightlife Band to headline January Friday Night Dance

Jan

04

Senior Services sets trip to ETSU basketball game

Jan

03

Senior Services offers new chess club

Dec

31

Applications being accepted for Golf Advisory Board

Dec

31

Open house for Keystone Community Center Teen Game Room set for Jan. 10

Dec

28

Sesquicentennial Commission launches legacy project fundraising campaign

Dec

28

Sesquicentennial Commission to host kickoff celebration Jan. 5

Dec

27

Senior Services to offer free health programs

Dec

27

Senior Services encourages community to get On the Ball

Dec

26

Applications being accepted for BrightRidge Board of Directors

Dec

21

MPCC announces closure for gym repairs

Dec

21

Senior Services to offer Pilates

Dec

21

First Day Hike offered at Winged Deer Park

Dec

14

MPCC offers after-school program

Dec

14

Carver Recreation Center to host Community Christmas Dinner

Dec

14

Sesquicentennial committee hosts "A Day with Tweetsie Trains" events

Dec

13

Volunteers needed for Industrial Development Board

Dec

13

Carver Recreation Center to host free basketball clinic

Dec

11

Volunteer needed for Board of Zoning Appeals

Dec

10

Christmas Box Program seeks volunteers to deliver food to seniors

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to meet Sept. 12

JCFD to host open house and "push-in ceremony"

Johnson City Police Department opens hiring process

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