Mountain City is the county seat of Johnson County, the northeasternmost county in Tennessee, where the state meets Virginia and North Carolina. Surrounded by mountains, forest and farmland, it’s a small town with a big backyard.
Around Johnson County
Beyond Mountain City, Johnson County includes communities such as Shady Valley, Laurel Bloomery, Trade and Butler, along with Watauga Lake, the Cherokee National Forest and Doe Mountain Recreation Area.
Visitor information
The Johnson County Welcome Center & Museum at 716 S Shady St, Mountain City, is the best place to pick up brochures and local information. Call (423) 727-5800 to confirm hours.
Useful links
- Johnson County, Tennessee (official county site)
- Johnson County Chamber of Commerce