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Johnson County · Northeast Tennessee
Welcome to Mountain City Tennessee
Your guide to things to do, local businesses and community events in the mountains of Johnson County.
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All things to do →Mountains, lakes and trails right outside town
Mountain City sits in Johnson County, the northeasternmost county in Tennessee, close to the Cherokee National Forest, Watauga Lake and miles of mountain trails.
Our History
From Daniel Boone to the town that wouldn’t drown
Daniel Boone hunted and explored these mountains in the 1760s. Discover the trading paths, pioneers and towns that shaped Mountain City and Johnson County.
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THU29OCT
Paint Pour Class
This class is primarily for the children attending the afterschool program at the Community Center, but is open to the…
Johnson County Center for the Arts Education Center,127 College St, Mountain City, TN 37683FRI30OCT
Invisible Mammal and Lantern Hike with Jen
Celebrate “Bat Week” with us! Your host, Jen, will be showing the film: The Invisible Mammal Then the Lantern Hike…
DMRA Adventure Center, 1203 Harbin Hill Rd, Mountain City, TNSAT31OCT
Thrill After Sundown Night Ride
Mark those calendars! This year’s Thrill After Sundown Night Rides have officially been announced! Get ready to hit the trails…
Doe Mountain Recreation Area, 1203 Harbin Hill Road, Mountain City, TN
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Dianna Price
Age 77May 19, 1949 – October 26, 2026Mountain City Funeral Home
Veronica Ann Gragg (Joan)
Mountain CityPassed away October 25, 2026Hux & Lipford Funeral Home
Ronnie Dickens
Age 55 · Mountain CityJune 20, 1971 – October 24, 2026Hux & Lipford Funeral Home
Thelma G. Hammons
Mountain CityPassed away October 22, 2026Mountain City Funeral HomeOwn a business or hosting an event?
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