Contact information for Johnson County TN Emergency Management Services. County Emergency Management Jason Blevins, EMA Director 216 Honeysuckle Street Mountain City, TN 37683 Email: ema@johnsoncountytn.gov Phone: (423) 727-2507 Follow us on Facebook

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. 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.

Contact information for the Johnson County Tennessee Sheriff Johnson County Sheriff Shawn "Bit" Brown 216 Honeysuckle St. Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: 423-727-7761 Fax: 423-727-5794 Email: sbrown@johnsonsotn.gov Visit Website

Directory of volunteer fire departments serving Johnson County Tennessee. Volunteer Fire Departments Dial 911 for Emergencies Butler Volunteer Fire Department 291 Piercetown Road Butler, TN 37640 Doe Valley Volunteer Fire Department 283 Slabtown Road Mountain City, TN 37683 Dry Run Volunteer Fire Department 5646 Big Dry Run Road Butler, TN 37640 First District Volunteer Fire Department 7176 Highway 91 North Laurel Bloomery, TN 37683 Neva Volunteer Fire Department 4175 Roan Creek Road Mountain City, TN 37683 Second District Volunteer Fire Department 4243 Highway 421 South Mountain City, TN 37683 Shady Valley Volunteer Fire Department 10114 Highway 421 Shady Valley, 37688 Trade Volunteer Fire Department 125 Fire Department Lane Trade, TN 37691

Location and contact information for the Johnson County TN Library. Johnson County Library 219 N Church Street Mountain City, TN 37683 Phone: 423-727-6544 Visit Website

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.

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. 2024 PUBLIC NOTICES & AGENDAS NOTICE & AGENDA: Budget Committee Meeting - January 18, 2024 AGENDA PACKET: County Commission Meeting - January 18, 2024 AGENDA PACKET: Public Records Meeting - January 26, 2024 (rescheduled from 1/19/24) NOTICE & AGENDA: Planning Commission Meeting - February 12, 2024 at 6:00pm NOTICE & AGENDA: Budget Committee Meeeting - Feburary 15, 2024 at 6:00pm AGENDA PACKET: County Commission Meeting - February 15, 2024 at 7:00pm NOTICE: Disabled Access Committee Meeting - February 26, 2024 at 5:00pm NOTICE & AGENDA : Joint ECD Meeting - March 19, 2024 at 12:00pm NOTICE & AGENDA : Budget Committee Meeting - March 21, 2024 at 6:00pm AGENDA PACKET : County Commission Meeting - March 21, 2024 at 7:00pm PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE: Cold Springs Utility/MCTN Merger - April 16, 2024 at 10:00am NOTICE & AGENDA: Budget Committee Meeting - April 18, 2024 at 6:00pm AGENDA PACKET : County Commission Meeting - April 18, 204 at 7:00pm NOTICE & AGENDA: Budget Committee Meeting - May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm AGENDA PACKET : County Commission Meeting - May 16, 204 at 7:00pm AGENDA PACKET: Planning Commission Meeting - June 10, 2024 at 6:00pm NOTICE & AGENDA : Audit Committee Meeting - June 18, 2024 at 4:00pm NOTICE & AGENDA: Budget Commttee Meeting - June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm AGENDA PACKET: County Commission Meeting - June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm AMENDED AGENDA : County Commission Meeting - June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm AGENDA PACKET : Joint ECD Meeting - June 25, 2024 at 12:00pm NOTICE & AGENDA : Beer Commission - July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm AGENDA PACKET : County Commission Meeting - July 18, 2024 at 7:00pm NOTICE & AGENDA : Solid Waste Committee - July 30, 2024 at 5:15pm NOTICE & AGENDA: Budget Committee Meeting - August 15, 2024 at 6:00pm AGENDA PACKET: County Commission Meeting - August 15, 2024 AGENDA PACKET: Planning Commission Meeting - September 16, 2024 at 6:00pm NOTICE & AGENDA : Budget Committee Meeting - September 19, 2024 at 6:00pm AGENDA PACKET: County Commission Meeting - September 19, 2024 at 7:00pm NOTICE & AGENDA : Budget Committee Meeting - October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm AGENDA PACKET : County Commission Meeting - October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm PUBLIC NOTICE: Court Security Meeting - October 24, 2024 at 11:00am SPECIAL CALLED PUBLIC NOTICE : County Commission - October 29, 2024 at 6:00pm SPECIAL CALLED MEETING AGENDA : County Commission - October 29, 2024 at 6:00pm PUBLIC NOTICE : Beer Commission Meeting - November 18, 2024 (rescheduled 11/25) NOTICE & AGENDA : Budget Committee Meeting - November 21, 2024 at 6:00pm AGENDA PACKET: County Commission Meeting - November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm PUBLIC NOTICE : Beer Commission Meeting - November 25, 2024 AGENDA PACKET: County Commission Meeting - December 19, 2024 at 7:00pm 2024 COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES January 2024 February 2024 March 2024 April 2024 May 2024 June 2024 July 2024 August 2024 September 2024 October 2024 November 2024 December 2024 Find 2022 & 2023 records here . Please note that previous years predate the launch of the website and are not available electronically.

We are historic Johnson County, located in northeast Tennessee. Our county seat is in Mountain City, where most of our operations and services are situated. We are a designated Three Star Community and strive for excellence in community development. Our history and Appalachian culture is rooted in rural America farming which was followed by mills, timber and mining. We are historic Johnson County, located in northeast Tennessee. Our county seat is in Mountain City, where most of our operations and services are situated. We are a designated Three Star Community and strive for excellence in community development. Our history and Appalachian culture is rooted in rural America farming which was followed by mills, timber and mining. We are mountain and lake country with beautiful natural resources that we have protected for the benefit of our residents and those who visit our area. These natural resources have helped our county to become a family vacation destination and a desirable place to live, so we are experiencing growth in our tourism, business and real estate sectors. There are tremendous opportunities to grow and develop your business here in Johnson County, while enjoying a good quality of life. Johnson County Properties There are currently no county properties available for lease. Johnson County Organized Camps (aka Campgrounds) Regulations The Tennessee Division of Environmental Health is responsible for the inspection of organized camps. For more details, please go to https://www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/eh-program/eh-camps.html Johnson County - Fair Housing Johnson County is committed to affirmatively furthering Fair Housing through raising awareness of Fair Housing Law and the requirement that all citizens are treated fairly in all housing matters, including buying or renting, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability for family size. If you believe you are a victim of housing discrimination, visit www.hud.gov/fairhousing to file a complaint or call HUD’s housing discrimination hotline 1-800-669-9777. Johnson County Subdivision Regulations As amended through October 18, 2012. Download PDF version here . Johnson County Commission Districts, School Board/Constable Districts & Precinct Maps Download PDF version here. Johnson County Map The only incorporated municipality is Mountain City which also serves as the county seat.

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

Location, contact information and links for the Johnson County TN Senior Center located in Mountain City. CALL 423-460-6012 FOR INFORMATION OR SERVICE MyRide is a transportation program for the seniors 60+ of Johnson County, TN. We have well trained and background checked volunteer drivers. The transportation can be for anything from grocery shopping to hair dresser or pharmacy etc. Call us if you need rides and can ambulate on your own or using a walker or cane (no wheelchairs). We are always accepting new qualifying riders or volunteer drivers. The funding for this project was provided by a grant awarded by the Davidson County Chancery Court, Part III from the Senior Trust/Elder Trust Settlement (Case No. 11-1548-111) and through a contract administered by the Tennessee Commission on Aging and Disability. Follow MyRide Johnson County on Facebook ! Johnson County Senior Center 128 College Street | Mountain City, Tennessee Phone: 423-727-8883 Visit their website here ! Click for Senior Center Facebook Page Hours 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM WATCH OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE!