A temperture guage icon
A acceibility icon
Accessibility
601 E. Main Street Johnson City, Tennessee 37601 423.434.6000
Johnson City News

Home More News


Filter By Year:

2021 2020 2019 2018

Filter By Month:

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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

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