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12/25/2024

According to a study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), almost 28 percent of adults over fifty have an inactive lifestyle outside of work. On average,

12/25/2024

Nearly a dozen representatives from the Tennessee Department of Transportation were on hand on Wednesday (12/18) at the Johnson County Courthouse to discuss the status of recovery and now completed road construction of US Highway 421. The special called invited area residents specifically from the M...

12/21/2024

Shady Valley’s Rock School was the center of attention this weekend as the community kicked off Christmas Extravaganza. For three days visitors were invited to get into the Christmas spirit and enjoy all the festivities the season has to offer. “If you are not yet in the Christmas spirit this wi...

12/20/2024

Mountain City Police Officer Zachary Reece was selected as Officer of the Year during a special presentation held at City Hall last week. “It is a privilege to recognize an individual who has demonstrated extraordinary dedication, professionalism, and service to the Town of Mountain City,” said ...

12/20/2024

The month-long initiative encouraged all Tennesseans to participate in cleanup events in their communities to help keep roadways clean and safe, while also getting rewarded through new Trash Masters Rewards

12/20/2024

As the clean-up following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene continues, scenes of once flooded yards washed away roadways and giant trees uprooted from the ground are disappearing. Piles of debris of vegetation and ruins of flooded and destroyed homes are less and less, thanks to the hard wo...

12/20/2024

Ralph Stout Park is one of the most popular recreation areas in Johnson County attracting visitors of all ages to take a walk, play on the new skatepark, or just sit on a bench and enjoy the view. For people with children perhaps one of the most used areas of the park is the playground equipment pro...

12/20/2024

Leading up to the landfall of Hurricane Helene, schools around East Tennessee debated whether to close. The storm was traveling North and they knew inclement weather was on the way, most likely bringing heavy winds and flooding along with it. There was no reason to be open with the chance of dangerous travel or losing power.

They thought they were prepared. But no one was prepared for the devastation we saw in our part of East Tennessee. The storm hit quickly and it hit hard and it did more than just flood.

This is the story of our coverage following the rain and wind, the rise and fall of the river, and the toll it took on our region. Our home.

Six Rivers Media is proud to be a part of East Tennessee, its people, and its history. We look forward to telling your stories as we move ahead and to hearing your stories as you rebuild and grow.

Six Rivers Media Presents: Covering Helene

12/20/2024

Christmas is an amazing time to start a new journey with a new friend. Shelter animals simply need a chance to be loved and reintroduced into a family who will never give up on them. The majority of adoptable pets are already housetrained, responds to basic commands, social with other animals, and a...

12/20/2024

On Thursday, December 5th, the Johnson County Senior Center held its annual Volunteer Christmas Party, celebrating its volunteers and thanking them for another wonderful year serving the community.

12/19/2024

Since 2008, Volunteer Tennessee has coordinated the Governor’s Volunteer Stars Award (GVSA) initiative to recognize outstanding volunteers in each of Tennessee’s ninety-five counties.

12/19/2024

Fourteen local youth enjoyed creating a variety of crafts on Friday, December 13t, at a Christmas craft workshop hosted by the Johnson County Public Library and 4-H.

12/17/2024

The search for a man considered armed and dangerous continues in Johnson County.

Manhunt continues in Johnson County for man considered armed and dangerous

12/14/2024

A record crowd filled Main Street Mountain City on Saturday to celebrate the popular annual Christmas on Main. The weather may have been cold, but on the streets, the sun lit up the activities, while inside local businesses, the warmth was felt in t…

A record crowd filled Main Street Mountain City on Saturday to celebrate the popular annual Christmas on Main. The weather may have been cold, but on the streets, the sun

12/13/2024

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12/13/2024

Despite the freezing temperatures on Wednesday morning, volunteers and veterans gathered to celebrate the annual Veterans’ Café Christmas Party at the Johnson County Senior Center.

12/13/2024

My father grew up on a small farm in West Virginia in the 1940s and would tell my brother, sisters, and me about wonderful Christmases with presents of nothing more than hard candies and an orange. Some years, he and his younger brother would also r…

Sometimes, the best things in life can be simple. We look forward to the Holiday Season all year long with thoughts of spending time with family and exchanging a few gifts.

12/13/2024

This annual Festival of Trees, located at 716 South Shady, Mountain City, in the Johnson County Welcome Center, is off to a great start, thanks to a recent surprise visitor, Santa.

This annual Festival of Trees located at 716 South Shady, Mountain City in the Johnson County Welcome Center is off to a great start thanks to a recent surprise visitor, Santa. The annual event is a fundraiser for the Johnson County Historical Society and this year is expected to be the biggest yet....