Discover Johnson County, Tennessee — a welcoming mountain community where heritage, natural beauty, and opportunity meet. Access county services, local government resources, and explore things to do in Mountain City, Shady Valley, and Butler. Stay informed, get involved, and experience the best of Northeast Tennessee. Johnson County Courthouse Photo credit: Dennis Shekinah Doe Mountain Recreation Area Beautiful Watauga Lake Photo credit: Sheila Stout Caldwell Johnson County Courthouse Photo credit: Dennis Shekinah 1/41 Subscribe for Updates Subscribe Now Thanks for submitting! STAY CONNECTED TODAY! BE IN THE KNOW Welcome to Johnson County TN, your destination for today, tomorrow, or a lifetime! COURTHOUSE HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm County Clerks Office Only Saturdays 8:30am-11:45am NEW OFFICE HOURS FOR THE COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE BEGINNING APRIL 18, 2026 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday ... 8:30am-5:00pm Open Extended hours on Thursdays from 7:30am-5:30pm CLOSED ON SATURDAYS County Transfer Station Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm Saturdays 8:00am-12:00pm County Phone Directory Johnson County TN Government Public Notices PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, April 13 at 6:00pm Upper Courtroom - Courthouse Download Agenda Packet BUDGET COMMITTEE Thursday, April 16 at 6:00pm Upper Courtroom - Courthouse Agenda included below. COUNTY COMMISSION Thursday, April 16 at 7:00pm Upper Courtroom - Courthouse DOWNLOAD AGENDA PACKET EARLY VOTING INFORMATION Early voting will be held at the Johnson County Election Commission Office from: April 15 through April 30, 2026 HOURS: Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday (April 18 & April 25): 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon Learn More LOCAL UPDATES For Hurricane Disaster Recovery Updates, please follow: Johnson County -TN Long Term Recovery Group Phone: 423-440-2883 Email: JCTNrecovery@gmail.com NOTICE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION: You must apply for FEMA Flood Permits in the Property Assessors Office. Questions: 423-727-7692 CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE VIEW Don't forget to download the new EMA app to get weather updates and notifications during emergencies in Johnson County. Scan the QR code or search for Johnson County TN EMA on Google or Apple Play Store. Johnson County Community Foundation Talent Show Friday, April 17 at 5:30pm calendar of events Follow Johnson County Government Featured COMMUNITY POST

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Johnson County Long Term Recovery information. HOW YOU CAN HELP JOHNSON COUNTY Johnson County Long-Term Recovery Group Your corporate or individual donations will be administered by the First Tennessee Development District Foundation. All donations will stay in Johnson County and be used specifically for materials and tools to support the rebuilding process. These funds will help bridge any gaps that are uncovered as people find items/issues that are not covered by other organizations. DONATE ONLINE HERE If you wish to donate by check, please include Johnson County LTRG on the subject line and make your check out to: FTDD Foundation 3211 N. Roan Street Johnson City, TN 37601 Restoring Hope and Stability After the Storm Over the past year, our community has come together—individuals, organizations, churches, and businesses—demonstrating incredible compassion and resilience. The Johnson County Long Term Recovery Group has been formed to foster collaboration and ensure that every neighbor has the support they need to rebuild their lives. Contact Information Director 2303 S. Shady Street Mountain City, TN 37683 Email: JCTNrecovery@gmail.com Phone: 423-440-2883 Website | Facebook | Instagram NOTICE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION: You must apply for FEMA Flood Permits in the Property Assessors Office. Questions: 423-727-7692

Information and documents for employees of Johnson County Tennessee. JOHNSON COUNTY EMPLOYEE LINKS County Employee Email Login Page Custodial & Maintenance Request Form County Employee Handbook County Ethics Policy County Fleet Safety Policy County Cellular Telephone Policies County Purchasing Manual Event Calendar Guidelines State of TN Government Sales & Use Tax Certificate of Exemption County Employee Reimbursement Request Form TCRS Self-Service Website State Benefits Administration Self-Service Website Open Records Request Information Form Updated Travel Regulations - 2023 Travel Expense Form - 2022 County Maintenance Work Order Form PUBLIC OPEN RECORDS POLICY FOR JOHNSON COUNTY, TN Updated 02/18/2021 Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(g), the following Public Records Policy for Johnson County, TN Government is hereby adopted by the Johnson County Commission to provide economical and efficient access to public records as provided under the Tennessee Public Records Act (“TPRA”) in Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-501, et seq. download policy & request form here

Information regarding business, industry, and or economic development; entrepreneurial endeavors; tourism; media relations; or for official RFI (request for information) requests. Business Development There are tremendous opportunities to grow and develop your business here in Johnson County. For information or questions regarding business, industry, and or economic development; entrepreneurial endeavors; tourism; media relations; or for official RFI (request for information) requests, please contact: Johnson County Mayor Larry Potter 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN. 37683 (423) 727-9696 Email us! Online Business Development Resources Johnson County Chamber of Commerce MainStreet Tenneessee Tennessee Valley Authority The First Tennessee Development TN 3 Star Community

Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(g), the following Public Records Policy for Johnson County, TN Government is hereby adopted by the Johnson County Commission to provide economical and efficient access to public records as provided under the Tennessee Public Records Act (“TPRA”) in Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-501, et seq. Public Open Records Policy Updated 02/18/2021 Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(g), the following Public Records Policy for Johnson County, TN Government is hereby adopted by the Johnson County Commission to provide economical and efficient access to public records as provided under the Tennessee Public Records Act (“TPRA”) in Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-501, et seq. download policy & request form here The Public Records Request Coordinator for Johnson County is Sheila Caldwell. Requests to inspect public records may be submitted orally or in writing. Requests for copies of public records must be submitted in writing using the Public Records Request Form. Download a copy of the Public Records Policy and Request Form. Johnson County Mayor c/o Amanda Hall – email Public Records Request Coordinator 222 W. Main Street Mountain City, TN 37683 423-727-9696 Under state law, the County Clerk serves as the clerk of the county’s legislative body (County Commission). As such, they are tasked with all of the administrative duties related to the Commission, such as the recording of minutes, publishing of agendas, and providing adequate public notice of meetings. If you have questions regarding when and where meeting notices and agendas are posted, you need to contact the office of County Clerk Tammie Fenner. You can reach her office by email or by calling 423-727-9633. All documents are in PDF format and require a viewer to open the file. 2025 PUBLIC NOTICES & AGENDAS NOTICE & AGENDA: Budget Committee Meeting - January 16, 2025 AGENDA PACKET: County Commission Meeting - January 16, 2025 NOTICE: Planning Commission Meeting - February 10, 2025 NOTICE & AGENDA : Budget Committee Meeting - February 20, 2025 AGENDA PACKET: County Commission Meeting - February 20, 2025 NOTICE: Disabled Access Committee Meeting - February 24, 2025 AGENDA PACKET: Joint ECD Meeting - March 4, 2025 NOTICE & AGENDA : Beer Commission Meeting - March 10, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : Planning Commission Meeting - March 10, 2025 NOTICE & AGENDA : Budget Committee Meeting - March 20, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : County Commission Meeting - March 20, 2025 NOTICE & AGENDA : Beer Commission Meeting - April 14, 2025 NOTICE & AGENDA: Budget Committee Meeting - April 17, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : County Commission Meeting - April 17, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : County Commission Meeting - May 15, 2025 AMENDED AGENDA : County Commission Meeting - May 15, 2025 NOTICE & AGENDA : Budget Committee Meeting - June 19, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : County Commission Meeting - June 19, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : County Commission Meeting - July 17, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : Joint ECD Meeting Meeting - August 19, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : Solid Waste Committee Meeting - August 19, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : Johnson County Commission Meeting - August 21, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : Planning Commission Meeting - September 8, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : Johnson County Budget & Commission Meeting - September 18, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : Johnson County Commission Meeting - October 16, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : Joint ECD Committee Meeting - November 10, 2025 AGENDA PACKET : Planning Commission Committee - November 10, 2025 AGENDA PACKET: Johnson County Budget & Commission Meeting - November 20, 2025 AGENDA: Beer Commission Meeting - November 24, 2025 AGENDA: Solid Waste Committee Meeting - December 15, 2025 AGENDA: Parks & Recreation Committee - December 15, 2025 AGENDA: Beer Committee Meeting - December 15, 2025 AGENDA : Budget Committee Meeting - December 18, 2025 AGENDA : County Commission Meeting - December 18, 2025 AGENDA : Special Called Commission Meeting - December 31, 2025 2025 COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES January 2025 February 2025 March 2025 April 2025 May 2025 June 2025 July 2025 August 2025 September 2025 October 2025 November 2025 December 2025 Find 2022 & 2023 archived records here . Find 2024 archived records here. Please note that previous years predate the launch of the website and are not available electronically.

Johnson County Tennessee Member Associations, Organizations & Awards Member Associations, Organizations & Awards Organizations Johnson County Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Tennessee Three-Star Community Main Street Tennessee The First Tennessee Development District Member Associations East Tennessee Purchasing Association (ETPA) Tennessee Association of Public Purchasing (TAPP) NIGP – The Institute for Public Procurement County Officials Association of TN (COAT) & Affiliate Associations TN County Highway Officials Association (TCHOA) Awards 2017 ETPA Innovation of the Year Award – Johnson County Purchasing 2021 TAPP Manager of the Year Award – Johnson County Purchasing Visit the Johnson County Courthouse to learn more.

Pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-503(g), the following Public Records Policy for Johnson County, TN Government is hereby adopted by the Johnson County Commission to provide economical and efficient access to public records as provided under the Tennessee Public Records Act (“TPRA”) in Tenn. Code Ann. § 10-7-501, et seq. JOHNSON COUNTY ARCHIVED COMMISSION DOCUMENTS All documents are in PDF format and require a viewer to open the file. 2023 PUBLIC NOTICES & AGENDAS PUBLIC NOTICE: Planning Commission Meeting - Monday, January 9, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Quarterly Commission Meeting - Thursday, January 19, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Accounts & Budget Committee Meeting - Thursday, January 19, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Quarterly County Commission Meeting - Thursday, January 19, 2023 MEETING AGENDA: Commission Meeting Quarterly Agenda - January 19 , 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Accounts & Budget Committee Meeting - Thursday, February 16, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: County Commission Meeting - Thursday, February 16, 2023 MEETING AGENDA: Commission Meeting Agenda - Thursday, February 16, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE/AGENDA: Special-Called Commission Meeting - Thursday, March 2, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Records Commission Meeting - Wednesday, March 15, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Budget Meeting - Thursday, March 16, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: County Commission Meeting - Thursday, March 16, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Court Security Committee - Monday, March 27, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Planning Commission Meeting - Monday, April 17, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Budget Meeting - Thursday, April 20, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Quarterly County Commission Meeting - Thursday, April 20, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Joint ECD Committee Meeting - Wednesday, April 26, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Budget Committee Meetings : Mondays: May 8, 15 & 22, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Beer Commission Meetin g - Monday, May 8, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Planning Commission Meeting - Monday. May 8, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Solid Waste Committee Meeting - Thursday, May 11, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE/AGENDA: Special Called Meeting - Thursday, May 11, 2023 AGENDA PACKET: County Commission Meeting - Thursday, May 18. 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Beer Commission Meetin g - Tuesday, May 30, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE: Public Safety Committee Meeting - Tuesday, June 6, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA : Joint ECD Committee Meeting - Wednesday, June 7, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA : JC Planning Commission Meeting - Monday, June 12, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA : County Commission Meeting: Thursday, June 15, 2023 AMENDED AGENDA: County Commission Meeting: Thursday, June 15, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE : Beer Commission Meeting: Monday, July 3, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA: Budget Committee: Monday, July 10, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA: Special Called Meeting: Monday, July 10, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA : Planning Commission Meeting: Tuesday, July 11, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA : County Commission Meeting: Thursday, July 20, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA PACKET : County Commission Meeting Thursday, 8/17/23 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA PACKET : Budget & Commission Meetings, Thursday, 9/21/23 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA PACKET : Budget & Commission Meetings, Thursday, 10/19/23 SPECIAL CALLED MEETING : To appoint Interim Sheriff - Monday, October 23, 2023 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA PACKET : Commission Meetings, Thursday, 11/16/23 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA: Planning Commission Meeting, Monday, 12/11/2023 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA : Joint ECD Meeting, Wednesday, 12/20/2023 PUBLIC NOTICE & AGENDA: Budget & County Commission Meeting, Thursday, 12/21/2023 MONTHLY COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES July 2022 August 2022 September 2022 October 2022 November 2022 December 2022 January 2023 February 2023 March 2023 April 2023 May 2023 SPECIAL MEETING May 2023 June & July 2023 August 2023 September 2023 October 2023 November 2023 December 2023 Find 2024 records here. Please note that previous years predate the launch of the website and are not available electronically.

Johnson County is home to many great protected natural resources which have driven the growth in our Tourism sector. We are known as mountain and lake country, since our county consists of four mountains, three valleys and one big lake. Johnson County Tourism This is a great time to become part of the growing Tourism market in Johnson County. Please visit our new Tourism Website and follow us on our Facebook page ! Local and community events will continue to be promoted, for FREE, on this website. Have questions? Email us ! Thinking of establishing a campground or RV park in Johnson County? Find out what you need to do before you start! The Johnson County contact person for TN Campground Regulations and permits, including primitive campgrounds is: Grayson Krtausch Grayson.krtausch@tn.gov 423.279.1616 Johnson County is blessed with an abundance of protected natural resources that continue to fuel the growth of our tourism economy. Known as “mountain and lake country,” our landscape is defined by four mountains, three valleys, and one spectacular lake — creating a setting that is both scenic and adventure-ready. Visitors and residents alike enjoy a wide range of outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, fishing, paddling, camping, ATV riding, and motorcycle touring. From the pristine waters of Watauga Lake to the expansive trails of Doe Mountain Recreation Area, our goal is to preserve, protect, and promote these natural treasures for generations to come. Johnson County is also proudly recognized as the birthplace of Bluegrass music — a heritage that continues to shape our cultural identity today. Take a stroll through beautiful downtown Mountain City, where a series of vibrant murals tell the story of our rich musical legacy. Pick up a walking tour map on the front porch of the Johnson County Center for the Arts, or download a printable PDF to begin exploring at your own pace. Our signature attractions include Watauga Lake, a pristine mountain lake known for boating, fishing, paddling, and a wide variety of water sports, and the Doe Mountain Recreation Area, offering 8,600 acres of scenic mountain terrain with multi-use adventure trails for off-road vehicles, hiking, and outdoor exploration. We are also home to The Snake 421, one of the region’s premier motorcycle and sports car touring routes, featuring thrilling curves and breathtaking Appalachian views. Johnson County is proudly designated as part of an American Viticultural Area (AVA), recognizing our region’s unique geographic and climate characteristics ideal for producing high-quality wine grapes. This designation supports continued growth of our local wine industry, highlighted by a beautiful vineyard that supplies exceptional grapes to two area wineries and strengthens our emerging agritourism economy.

Food Stamp; Families First; Child Care Certificate; Medicaid; and TennCare for Johnson County TN Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Johnson County Department of Human Services Dist. 1, Cty. #46 370 Cold Springs Road Mountain City, Tennessee 37683-4022 Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Phone: (423) 727-7704 FAX: (423) 727-4404 FIELD MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR 1 - Colene Conover Services: Food Stamp; Families First; Child Care Certificate; Medicaid; and TennCare - Click here for more information and to apply.

Contact information, form, local weather and media links for Johnson County TN. Johnson County Courthouse and Elected Officials Directory. Access Phone Directory Here Circuit Court Clerk ......... 423-727-9012 Clerk & Master ............... 423-727-7853 County Clerk Office ........ 423-727-9633 Election Commission .......423-727-8592 Health Department .........423-727-9731 Highway Department ..... 423-727-7851 Johnson County Airport ... 423-727-1223 Litter Control ................. 423-501-1005 Register of Deeds .......... 423-727-7841 Trustee ....................... 423-727-9062 Veterans Affairs ........... 423-727-7929 Youth Services Officer ... 423-727-9486 Let's Connect! Larry Potter, Johnson County Mayor Johnson County Courthouse 222 West Main Street Mountain City, TN. 37683 (423) 727-9696 Access Phone Directory Here Submit your questions via the form below or email us at jococontactus@gmail.com. Your inquiry will be forwarded to the department to address your question. First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

If interested in employment with Johnson County, please pick up and submit an employment application from the Mayor’s Office at the Johnson County Courthouse. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES If interested in employment with Johnson County, please pick up and submit an employment application from the Mayor’s Office at the Johnson County Courthouse. You may also download and print the employment application here . Equal Employment Opportunity Information