Find Johnson County TN events and programs on our Calendar of Events. Doe Mountain Recreation Area Heritage Hall Theatre Johnson County Center for the Arts click on image to enlarge view 1/29 Johnson County Calendar of Events event submission guidelines submit your event for free

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 COMMITTEE Monday, March 2 at 6:00pm Upper Courtroom - Courthouse DOWNLOAD AGENDA PACKET PARKS & RECREATION Wednesday, March 18 at 5:15pm Upper Courtroom - Courthouse DOWNLOAD AGENDA PACKET BUDGET COMMITTEE Thursday, March 19 at 6:00pm Upper Courtroom - Courthouse Agenda included below. COUNTY COMMISSION Thursday, March 19 at 7:00pm Upper Courtroom - Courthouse DOWNLOAD PUBLIC NOTICE DOWNLOAD AGENDA PACKET PARKS & RECREATION Tuesday, March 24 at 5:15pm Upper Courtroom - Courthouse DOWNLOAD AGENDA PACKET 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. Kidney Disease Awareness Day Staff at the Johnson County Courthouse wore green today to help raise awareness for Kidney Disease Awareness Day. MARCH 26-29 - TICKET INFORMATION calendar of events Follow Johnson County Government Featured COMMUNITY POST

Information about services offered by the Johnson County TN Health Department located in Mountain City. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday | 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Johnson County Health Department Caroline Chinouth, Johnson & Carter County Director Caroline.Chinouth@tn.gov Office Phone: (423) 727-9731 Fax: (423) 727-4153 Johnson County Health Department 715 West Main Street Mountain City, TN 37683 Services of the Johnson County Health Department include: WIC (Women Infants and Children) supplemental nutrition program, EPSD&T “well child” screenings (Early, Periodic, Screening, Diagnostic, & Treatment), vital records (birth and death certificates), dental health services, environmental health, health promotion, immunizations, nutrition education, Family Planning, breast and cervical cancer screening program, pregnancy testing, home visiting and case management, Phenylketonuria (PKU)/newborn screenings, communicable disease services, HIV testing and counseling, and sexually transmitted disease program. For more information about services offered by the Johnson County Health Department, or to schedule an appointment, call 423-727-9731.

If you are looking for a special place to stay in Johnson County, check out our AirBnBs, Bed and Breakfast Inns and campgrounds. Places to Stay No matter where you choose to stay in Johnson County, you will be surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of our mountain ranges, serene views of our lakes and streams and the scents of unspoiled nature. Whether you love the convenience and hominess of a Bed & Breakfast or the rustic experience at one of our campgrounds, you will find warm hospitality across the county. If you have a Bed & Breakfast, AirBnB or Campground not listed, please let us know! add your location See Local Atrractions | Visit our Calendar of Events | Discover Things to Do JOHNSON COUNTY ACCOMODATIONS BIGFOOT MOUNTAIN LAIR 596 Forge Creek Circle Mountain City, TN 37683 website BROOKSIDE MOUNTAIN COTTAGES 579 Trout Run Road Mountain City, TN 37683 423-895-3155 email BUTLER DEPOT AT WATAUGA LAKE 114 Piercetown Road Butler, TN 37640 423-727-3333 email BUTLER RELAXING & FUN CABIN AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website BUTTERMILK ACRES 240 Buttermilk Road Trade , TN 37691 423-727-1717 email CHEROKEE CREEK LODGE 268 Moreland Drive Butler , TN 37640 423-444-2518 facebook CHEROKEE FOREST MOUNTAIN CABINS 798 Grindstaff Road Butler, TN 37640 423-768-4484 CHESTNUT RETREAT AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website CORN CREEK CAMPGROUND & CABINS 2374 Hwy 421 N Mountain City, TN 37683 website COZY FARMHOUSE AirBnB Shady Valley, TN 37688 website CREEKSIDE CHALET 138A Moreland Drive Butler, TN 37640 423-768-2446 email CREEKSIDE CABIN Mountain Getaways Butler, TN 37640 website DOE VALLEY FARM CABINS 313 Stage Coach Loop Mountain City, TN 37683 423-270-1009 DREAMSTEAD FARM Entire Home Rental Trade, TN 37691 website ENTIRE CABIN IN BUTLER AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website FARMHOUSE WITH 4 BEDROOMS Mountain Getaways Mountain City, TN 376683 website FLYFISHTN9 VACATION RENTAL AirBnB Shady Valley, TN 37688 website FRONT PORCH LIVING AirBnB Shady Valley, TN 37688 website GENTRY CREEK INN & STABLES 1959 Gentry Creek Road Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680 423-727-7080 email GRACE SPRINGS RANCH AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEWS HOME AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website HOLLER HIDEAWAY AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website HOLLER HOMESTEAD AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website IRON MOUNTAIN INN B&B 175 Moreland Drive Butler, TN 37640 423-768-2446 email LAKE & MOUNTAIN VIEW HOME AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website LAKEFRONT HOME IN BUTLER Evolve Butler, TN 37640 website LAUREL MOUNTAIN LODGE AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website THE LOG CABIN INN 3711 Highway 421 South Mountain City, TN 37683 423-440-5882 LOON TUNES COTTAGE Watauga Lakefront Retreat Butler, TN 37640 website MAMAW'S PLACE/FARM AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website MOUNTAIN TOP FARM SUITE AirBnB - Camper/RV Mountain City, TN 37683 website MOUNTAIN & LAKE VIEW CABIN AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website PRIVATE CABIN - DOG FRIENDLY AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website SHADY LANE FARM HOMESTEAD VRBO & AirBnB Shady Valley, TN 37688 website SILVER KEYS BED & BREAKFAST 6583 Highway 67 W Mountain City, TN 37683 423-727-9451 STILL WATERS LODGE Watauga Lake Butler, TN 37640 919-600-8034 email SUGAR HOLLOW RETREAT 5793 Hwy 321 Butler, TN 37640 423-768-3105 email SUNSET RETREAT AirBnB on Watauga Lake Butler, TN 37640 website TINY HOME IN MOUNTAIN CITY AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website TINY HOUSE IN MOUNTAIN CITY AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37683 website THE WAGON WHEEL AirBnB Mountain City, TN 37693 website WATAUGA LAKE CABIN AirBnB Butler, TN 37640 website WHIPKINS COVE VRBO - Watauga Lake Butler, TN 37640 website WHITE FENCE FARM AirBnB Trade, TN 37691 website add your location JOHNSON COUNTY CAMPGROUNDS BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND 9941 Hwy 133 Shady Valley, TN 37688 423-735-1500 BACKWOODS FARM CAMPGROUND 134 Joe Dugger Lane Butler,TN 37640 423-281-2394 BAYVIEW CAMPGROUND 16335 Highway 67 W Butler, TN 37640 423-768-0434 CAMP FAITH 5340 Highway 321 Butler, TN 37640 423-302-9783 CAMP WATAUGA 16509 Hwy 67 W Butler, TN 37640 423-388-8974 CORN CREEK CAMPGROUND North 2374 US-421 Mountain City, TN 37683 423-460-3135 COVE RIDGE MARINA & RESORT 947 Piercetown Road Butler, TN 37640 423-768-3760 DOE VALLEY CAMPGROUND 271 Pedro Shoun Lane Mountain City, TN 37683 423-218-9129 FISH TRAILS CAMPGROUND 177 Robert Roark Lane Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680 423-444-1545 FORGE MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND 1677 South Shady Street Mountain City, TN 37683 423-895-3093 OLD MILL MUSIC & RV PARK 7281 Highway 91N Laurel Bloomery, TN 37680 423-791-8590 PIONEER LANDING CAMPGROUND 105 Cowan Town Road Butler, TN 37640 423-768-3164 R&D CAMPGROUN D 900 Mining Town Road Mountain City, TN 37683 423-534-4785 ROAN CREEK CAMPGROUND 205 Morefield Road Butler, TN 37640 423-768-0012 SINK VALLEY CAMPGROUND 6365 Sink Valley Road Butler, TN 37640 407-768-0922 SWITCHBACK CREEK CAMPGROUND 570 Wallace Road Shady Valley, TN 37688 407-484-3388 TWO CREEKS CAMPGROUND 1037 Forge Road Mountain City, TN 37683 423-471-1356 WELCOME CENTER CAMPGROUND 716 S Shady Street Mountain City, TN 37683 423-727-5800 add your location

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

The Johnson County Purchasing Department is maintaining a registry of vendors who have expressed an interest in doing business with the Johnson County Government. SURPLUS PROPERTY FOR SALE ON GOVDEALS.COM County Government Surplus Items Highway Department Surplus Items Sheriff’s Department Surplus Items Open RFQ A&E Services County Purchasing Manual Click Here to View Open Solicitations Listing on Vendor Registry INVITATION TO BID - download Qualified state-licensed general contractors are invited to participate in the bidding phase for the following Nine (9) residential projects through the First Tennessee Development District: • Demolition and Reconstruction of Three (3) Homes under the Carter County, Tennessee THDA HOME Disaster Recovery Grant Housing program. • Demolition and Reconstruction of Two (2) Homes under the Johnson County, Tennessee THDA HOME Disaster Recovery Grant Housing Program. • Manufactured HOME Replacement of One (1) Home under the Johnson County, Tennessee THDA HOME Disaster Recovery Grant Housing Program. • Emergency Repairs of Three (3) Homes under First Tennessee Development Districts – THDA ERP Grant program. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9th, 2025, at 9:00 am. The conference will be held at the First Tennessee Development District, 3211 N Roan St, Johnson City, Tennessee. For initial instructions, bid documents and questions please contact Rene’ Mann at 423-268-2677. All state-licensed general contractors wishing to participate in bidding on the projects under the Carter County and Johnson County, Tennessee THDA HOME Disaster Recovery programs are strongly encouraged to attend this pre-bid conference. The contractor shall follow Federal requirements as set forth in 24 CFR 5.105(a) Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity, including: Section 3 of the Housing & Urban Development Act of 1968 24 CFR 135 (12 U.S.C. 1701u) and implementing regulations at 24 CFR part 135, as amended. Carter County, Tennessee, Johnson County, Tennessee, and the First Tennessee Development District are Equal Opportunity Employers and urge the participation of minority and female contractors. Johnson County Purchasing Department Troy Arnold, Purchasing Agent 211 North Church Street | Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: 423-727-7861 | Fax: 423-727-7418 Email: purchasing@johnsoncountytn.gov Vendor Registration – Click Here The Johnson County Purchasing Department is maintaining a registry of vendors who have expressed an interest in doing business with the Johnson County Government. If you would like to add your business to this registry, please complete registration by clicking on the link above and follow the instructions. As needs arise for a particular product or service, the purchasing department uses this registry as one of several sources to find potential suppliers. Please note that the Johnson County Purchasing Department cannot guarantee that this registry will be utilized or that any vendor will be notified of every solicitation for quotes, bids, or proposals for which it wishes to compete. Public Notice advertisements for formal bids and proposals are placed within The Tomahawk newspaper of Mountain City, TN at minimum 2-weeks prior to the scheduled response deadline. PROTEST PROCEDURE Any protest concerning the award of any bid or proposal shall be addressed to the Johnson County, TN Purchasing Agent. Protest shall be made in writing to the Purchasing Agent and shall be filed within five (5) business days after the intended award is announced. A protest is considered filed when received by the Purchasing Agent and written confirmation is given back to the protester. The written protest shall include the name and address of the protester, identification of the procurement, a statement of the specific reasons for the protest and supporting exhibits. The submitted information will be reviewed with the appropriate Department Head and County Attorney to render a final decision and a formal response provided within five days. This decision relative to the protest shall be considered final.

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.

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.

A directory of the Johnson County Committees and their members. Johnson County Committees AIRPORT ADVISORY Mrs. Gina Meade Mr. Freddy Phipps Mr. Tommy Poore Mr. Jerry Redden Mr. Rick Wallace Mayor Larry Potter ANIMAL CONTROL Mr. Eugene Campbell Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Tracy Greer Mr. Cody Osborne Mr. Tommy Poore AUDIT Mr. Eugene Campbell Mrs. Gina Meade Mrs. Megan McEwen Mrs. Sally Snyder BEER / ENTERTAINMENT Mr. Eugene Campbell Mr. Jerry Gentry Mrs. Renee Proffitt, Secretary Mr. Rick Wallace BUDGET Mr. Jerry Gentry Mrs. Gina Meade Mr. Huey Long Mr. Freddy Phipps Mayor Larry Potter, Chairman BUILDING NEGATIONS / COURTHOUSE Mr. Eugene Campbell Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Tracy Greer Mr. Brian Taylor Mr. Rick Wallace DISABLED ACCESS Mrs. Flo Bellamy Mr. Brian Taylor Mr. Rick Wallace Ms. Karen Ward Mrs. Serena Warren ETHICS Ms. Tammie Fenner Mrs. Megan McEwen Mr. Huey Long Mr. Kody Norris Mr. Tommy Poore JOINT ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Mr. Jeff Fritts Mr. Dick Grayson Mrs. Megan McEwen Mrs. Gina Meade Mr. Kody Norris Ms. Angie Stout City Mayor Jerry Jordan County Mayor Larry Potter LAKE ACCESS Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Tracy Greer Mr. Jimmy Lowe Mr. Cody Osborne Mr. Tommy Poore Mr. Lester Dunn Mr. Jerry Grindstaff Mr. Huey Long Mr. Jimmy Lowe Mrs. Gina Meade LAND BROUGHT IN BY COUNTY "SALES TAX" MEAT PROCESSING Mr. Herbie Adams Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Matthew Lewis Mr. Billy Ward Mayor Larry Potter PARKS & RECREATION Mr. Lester Dunn Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Jimmy Lowe Mr. Kody Norris PERSONNEL & TRAVEL Mrs. Gina Meade Mr. Cody Osborne Mr. Freddy Phipps Mr. Brian Taylor Mayor Larry Potter Ms. Cynthia Cretsinger Mr. Jerry Grindstaff Mr. Alan Hammons Mr. Bob Pardue Mr. Tommy Poore Mrs. Kim Wilson PLANNING PUBLIC REC ORDS COMMISSION Ryan Carroll, County Attorney Ms. Tammie Fenner Mr. Jerry Gentry Mrs. Freida Gwinn Mrs. Amanda Hall Ms. Jenny Johnson Manuel Mr. Russell Robinson Mayor Larry Potter PUBLIC SAFETY Mr. Lester Dunn Mr. Eugene Campbell Mr. Jerry Gentry Mr. Tracy Greer Mr. Jimmy Lowe Mrs. Megan McEwen Mr. Freddy Phipps Mr. Tommy Poore Mayor Larry Potter PURCHASING Mr. Huey Long Mrs. Gina Meade Mr. Cody Osborne Mr. Rick Wallace Mayor Larry Potter Mr. Jason Blevins Ms. Bev Graybeal Ms. Louise Lawrence Ms. Karen Manuel Ms. Robin Wilson SAFETY SOLID WASTE Mr. Lester Dunn Mr. Jerry Gentry Mrs. Megan McEwen Mr. Brian Taylor Mayor Larry Potter

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

A major focus of our county government is to work to improve the quality of life for our residents. One way we are achieving this is by continuing to expand county services to meet the needs of our growing population. This directory connects with services and resources available in the county. Johnson County Services Dedication. Expertise. Passion. A major focus of our county government is to work to improve the quality of life for our residents. One way we are achieving this is by continuing to expand county services to meet the needs of our growing population. We are also working on improving our infrastructure to encourage and support private sector investment leading to more private businesses offering additional services to our residents. This section of our website presents some of our county departments offering public services and some important services offered by non-county affiliated entities. Click on the links below for details and contact information. ADMINISTRATIVE & COURT OFFICES AIRPORT COUNTY/CITY COMMUNITY CENTER COUNTY MAYOR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT HEALTH DEPARTMENT LIBRARY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT SENIOR CENTER VOLUNTEER FIRE WELCOME CENTER NON-AFFILIATED COUNTY ENTITY: Johnson County Community Hospital 1901 South Shady St. Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: 423-727-1100 Dial 911 for true emergencies. website