JoCo Junction

04/09/2026

One of the Watauga Valley’s most mysterious stories is coming to life at Butler Homecoming…

📣 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

We’re excited to welcome author Chuck Walsh to our Museum of Butler Homecoming Celebration on Saturday, May 23!

Chuck is the author of The Isolate, which tells the fascinating story of one of the Watauga Valley’s most well-known and mysterious residents — Nick Grindstaff. During the event, he will present a special Author Talk & Book Signing, and share the history and legend behind this remarkable Appalachian story.

If you’ve ever heard the name Nick Grindstaff, you won’t want to miss this.

Join Chuck in the Stout Store:
11:00am-12:00pm . . . Meet the Author & Book Signing
2:00pm-4:00pm . . . Author Talk & Book Signing

👉 Learn more about the Homecoming celebration:
https://www.museumofbutlertn.org/homecoming-2026

Have you ever heard the story of Nick Grindstaff? Tell us below 👇

04/09/2026

🌄🎶 **THIS WEEKEND IN JOHNSON COUNTY!** 🎶🌄

Spring weekends are made for music, community, and mountain views—come spend yours with us!

# # 🌟 **FEATURED EVENT**

🎤 **LIVE MUSIC: Edward Main**
🗓 Saturday, April 11 | 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 **Villa Nove Farm & Vineyard**
Relax with great music, local wine, and beautiful mountain scenery.

# # 🎉 **MORE EVENTS**

🥞 **Forge Creek Community Center Breakfast Benefit**
🗓 Saturday, April 11 | 6:00 AM
📍 Forge Creek Community Center – Mountain City
Start your day with a hearty breakfast for a great cause.

🎡 **FREE Spring Community Carnival**
🗓 Saturday, April 11 | 12:00–3:00 PM
📍 Butler Ruritan Park – Butler
Family-friendly fun with games, activities, and community spirit!

🚘 **Weekly Cruise-In**
🗓 Saturday, April 11 | 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Downtown Mountain City
Classic cars, local pride, and a great way to spend a spring evening.

🎶 **LIVE MUSIC: Mike Kyte**
🗓 Saturday, April 11 | 6:00 PM
📍 Goat House Grill – Mountain City
Enjoy live music, great food, and a laid-back atmosphere.

# # 🎨 **MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEEKEND VISIT**

🎨 **Johnson County Center for the Arts**
Browse local art, pottery, and handmade goods at the Gallery on Main.

🎵 Walk the **Musical Mural Mile** and snap a selfie at the Kody Norris Show mural — tag ** **!

🪩 Drive **The Snake in Shady Valley** — 489 curves and stunning overlooks.

🪑 Shop antiques and vintage treasures throughout the county.
☕ Stop by Know Better Coffee for a warm welcome and great drinks.

🍷 Enjoy wine tastings and mountain views at **Villa Nove Farm & Vineyard** — and don’t miss a photo at the Copperhead Road Landmark nearby!

🏔️ Head up to **Doe Mountain Recreation Area**!
Take in the spring weather with hiking, biking, scenic rides, or off-road adventures across nearly 9,000 acres.

Whether you’re here for the music, the arts, or the mountain adventure—**Johnson County is ready to welcome you.**

ℹ️ Learn more at **[www.VisitMountainCityTN.com](http://www.VisitMountainCityTN.com)** or check our Facebook Events tab for details.

04/04/2026

Looks like Mother Nature is going to cooperate today ... happy hunting, everyone! Hippity-hoppity!

04/02/2026

Check out Visit Mountain City - Johnson County, TN for more events!

In 2026, Johnson County proudly joins communities across the nation in celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary — and here in the mountains of Northeast Tennessee, we’re doing it the way we know best: through music, heritage, storytelling, faith, patriotism, and community traditions that have s...

04/02/2026

🌸🎶 **THIS WEEKEND IN JOHNSON COUNTY!** 🎶🌸

It’s a full spring weekend with live music, art, Easter fun, and community events happening all across the county!

# # 🌟 **FEATURED EVENT**

🎸 **Wayne Henderson and Friends**
🗓 Saturday, April 4 | 7:00 PM
📍 Heritage Hall Theatre – Mountain City
🎟 $20 advance | $25 at the door | Youth $5

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of world-class Appalachian music right here in Johnson County!

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# # 🎨 **ARTS & CULTURE**

🖼 **Pathways Student Art Show** *(Free Admission)*
🗓 April 3–28 | 4:00–5:00 PM
📍 **Johnson County Center for the Arts**

🥚 **Annual Easter Egg Decorating Contest** *(Free)*
🗓 April 3–11
⏰ Weekdays at 5:00 PM | Saturdays at 1:00 PM
📍 **Johnson County Center for the Arts**

🎨 **Clay Combo Class Series with Paige Janeri**
🗓 Fridays beginning April 3 | 5:00–8:00 PM
💲 $35–$135

🖌 **Make An Impression with Tara Belk (4-week series)**
🗓 Saturdays beginning April 4 | 1:00–4:00 PM
💲 $35–$110

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# # 🐣 **EASTER WEEKEND FUN**

🥞 **VFW Buffet Breakfast**
🗓 Saturday, April 4 | 8:00–11:00 AM
📍 COL Worley W Hall – Mountain City
💲 $10 donation | Kids 5 & under FREE

🐰 **5th Annual Johnson County Easter Egg Hunt** *(FREE!)*
🗓 Saturday, April 4 | 10:00 AM
📍 Ralph Stout Park – Mountain City
🎉 22,000 eggs, food, entertainment, and fun for all ages!

🥚 **Butler Ruritan Annual Easter Egg Hunt**
🗓 Sunday, April 5 | 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 Selma Curtis Park – Butler

🥂 **1st Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt**
🗓 Sunday, April 5 | 2:00 PM
📍 **Villa Nove Farm & Vineyard**
💲 $12 per adult

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# # 🚗 **COMMUNITY FUN**

🚘 **Mountain City Cruise-In Kickoff**
🗓 Saturday, April 4 | 2:00–5:00 PM *(Weather date: April 11)*
📍 Downtown Mountain City

🎶 **LIVE MUSIC: Mike Gangi**
🗓 Saturday, April 4 | 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 **Villa Nove Farm & Vineyard**

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# # 🎨 **MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEEKEND VISIT**

🎨 Browse local art, pottery, and handmade goods at the **Johnson County Center for the Arts** Gallery on Main.

🎵 Walk the **Musical Mural Mile** and snap a selfie at the Kody Norris Show mural — tag ** **!

🪩 Drive **The Snake in Shady Valley** — 489 curves and stunning overlooks.

🪑 Shop antiques and vintage treasures throughout the county.
☕ Stop by Know Better Coffee for a warm welcome and great drinks.

🍷 Enjoy wine tastings and mountain views at **Villa Nove Farm & Vineyard** — and don’t miss a photo at the Copperhead Road Landmark nearby!

# # 🏔️ **AND WHILE YOU’RE EXPLORING…**

Head up to **Doe Mountain Recreation Area**!
Take in the spring weather with hiking, biking, scenic rides, or off-road adventures across nearly 9,000 acres.

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Whether you’re here for the music, the arts, Easter fun, or outdoor adventure—**Johnson County is ready to welcome you.**

ℹ️ Learn more at **[www.VisitMountainCityTN.com](http://www.VisitMountainCityTN.com)** or check our Facebook Events tab for details.

Northeast Tennessee WMCT 102.9 The Mountain TDTD Industry Kelly Goetz WJHL Mountain City / Johnson County Community Center Tomahawk Johnson County Center For The Arts Heritage Hall Theatre

03/28/2026

What's for supper?

🍲 **Get a Taste of Real Appalachia This Weekend!** 🏔️

Nothing says Appalachian tradition like a warm bowl of soup beans and cornbread shared with good company. The Butler Ruritan Soup Bean Supper is the perfect way to experience the simple, welcoming spirit of the mountains.

This community favorite brings together **home-cooked flavors, friendly faces, and a tradition rooted in Appalachian heritage**—the kind of experience visitors won’t find just anywhere.

📍 Butler Ruritan Hall
🕕 Saturday, March 28 | 6:00 PM
💲 $10 — eat in or take it to go

Tickets available at the door. Cash only, please.

Whether visiting for the weekend or just passing through, this is a chance to slow down, enjoy a hearty meal, and experience authentic mountain hospitality.

👉 Bring a friend and come hungry!

03/28/2026

Kicking off Easter for the kiddos today!

03/25/2026

🌄✨ **THIS WEEKEND IN JOHNSON COUNTY!** ✨🌄
Spring is here and it’s a packed weekend full of family fun, local events, and community spirit!

# # 🌟 **FEATURED EVENT**
🎭 **SHREK, THE MUSICAL!**
Presented by the JCHS Drama Department
🗓 Thursday, March 26 – Saturday, March 28 | 7:00 PM
🗓 Sunday, March 29 | 3:00 PM
📍 Heritage Hall Theatre – Mountain City
🎟 $10 advance | $15 at the door | Youth $5

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# # 🎉 **COMMUNITY EVENTS**

🎀 **Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening**
**Smoky Mountain Farmers Co-op**
🗓 Saturday, March 28 | 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 101 Depot Street – Mountain City

🥚 **Easter Egg Hunt**
Hosted by Johnson County Long-Term Recovery Group
🗓 Saturday, March 28 | 11:00 AM
📍 Trade United Methodist Church
*For children of families impacted by Hurricane Helene*

🐰 **7th Annual Easter Extravaganza**
🗓 Saturday, March 28 | 12:00–2:00 PM
📍 Doe Valley Farm – Mountain City

🍲 **Soup Bean Supper**
🗓 Saturday, March 28 | 6:00 PM
📍 Ruritan Hall – Butler
🎟 $10 (benefits Butler Ruritan)

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# # 🎨 **MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEEKEND VISIT**

🎨 **Johnson County Center for the Arts**
Browse local art, pottery, and handmade gifts from over 100 artists at the Gallery on Main.

🎵 **Musical Mural Mile – Downtown Mountain City**
Take a self-guided tour and check out the Kody Norris Show mural celebrating our rich music heritage.
📸 Snap a selfie and tag ** **

🪩 **The Snake – Shady Valley**
Cruise one of Tennessee’s most famous scenic routes—489 curves and incredible overlooks. Stop at the Shady Valley Country Store along the way!

🪑 **Antiques & Vintage Finds**
Treasure hunt at Butler Antiques, Country Road Antiques, Farmhouse Shoppes, Mountain Arms and Ammunition, Vintage & Rust, and Mountain City Antiques.
☕ Don’t miss a stop at Know Better Coffee for a warm drink and local hospitality.

🍷 **Villa Nove Farm & Vineyard**
Enjoy wine tastings with beautiful mountain views Thursday–Sunday—and grab a photo at the Copperhead Road Landmark nearby! *(Tennessee Hills Distillery coming soon!)*

# # 🏔️ **Head up to **Doe Mountain Recreation Area**!
Take in the springlike weather with hiking, biking, scenic drives, or rent side-by-sides and Slingshots for an unforgettable mountain adventure.

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Whether you’re here for the theatre, the festivals, or the fresh mountain air—**Johnson County is ready to welcome you.**

ℹ️ Learn more at **[www.VisitMountainCityTN.com](http://www.VisitMountainCityTN.com)** or check our **Facebook Events** tab for details.



TDTD Industry Northeast Tennessee WMCT 102.9 The Mountain Mountain City / Johnson County Community Center Kelly Goetz WJHL Tomahawk WCYBTown of Mountain City Tennessee Johnson County High School TN Doe Valley Farm

03/14/2026

# THIS WEEKEND IN JOHNSON COUNTY
# # ⭐ FEATURED EVENT

**St. Paddy’s Sunday**
Live Irish Music with **Mike Dodd**
📍 Villa Nove Farm & Vineyard – Butler
🗓 Sunday, March 15
⏰ 2:00–5:00 PM

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# # COMMUNITY EVENTS

**Day of Hope**
📍 Know Better Coffee – Mountain City
🗓 Saturday, March 14 | ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM

**LIVE MUSIC: Edward Main**
📍 Villa Nove Farm & Vineyard – Butler
🗓 Saturday, March 14 | ⏰ 4:00–7:00 PM

**Annual Soup Supper – All You Can Eat**
📍 Shady Rock School – Shady Valley
🗓 Saturday, March 14 | ⏰ 4:30–6:00 PM

**Luck of the Irish Dance**
📍 First United Methodist Church – Mountain City
🗓 Saturday, March 14 | ⏰ 6:00–8:30 PM
💲 $8 per person

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# MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEEKEND

🎨 **Johnson County Center for the Arts**
Browse local art, pottery, and handmade gifts from over **100 regional artists and artisans** at Gallery on Main.

🎵 **Musical Mural Mile**
Take a self-guided tour through downtown and see the new **Kody Norris Show mural** celebrating our music heritage. Share your selfie with ** **.

🪩 **The Snake – Shady Valley**
Drive one of Tennessee’s most famous scenic roads with **489 curves and incredible overlooks.** Stop at the **Shady Valley Country Store** for souvenirs or lunch.

🪑 **Antiques & Vintage Finds**
Explore Butler Antiques, Country Road Antiques, Farmhouse Shoppes, Vintage & Rust, Mountain City Antiques, and more. While you’re out, visit **Know Better Coffee’s new location**.

🍷 **Villa Nove Vineyard & Farm**
Wine tastings with incredible mountain views **Thursday–Sunday in Butler**. Don’t miss a photo at the **Copperhead Road Landmark** nearby.

🏔 **Doe Mountain Recreation Area**
Explore nearly **9,000 acres** of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and motorized adventure. Rent a side-by-side or Slingshot and experience breathtaking mountain overlooks.
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**VisitMountainCityTN.com**
Or check our **Facebook Events Tab** for more happenings around Johnson County.

03/06/2026

🌷⏰ **Spring Forward This Weekend!**

Don’t forget to **set your clocks ahead one hour before bed Saturday night** as we move into Daylight Saving Time.

That extra evening daylight means more time to enjoy the beauty of Johnson County — from scenic drives and hiking trails to live music, vineyards, and community events. ☀️🌄

While you’re changing the clocks, it’s also a great reminder to:
🔋 Change the batteries in your smoke detectors
🔋 Check your carbon monoxide detectors
🏡 Test alarms around your home

A quick safety check and a little lost sleep… but longer, brighter evenings in the mountains are on the way! Yay!

Plan your next outing and see what’s happening around the county at
👉 **VisitMountainCityTN.com**

03/06/2026

# 🌄 THIS WEEKEND IN JOHNSON COUNTY!

Spring is starting to show off in the mountains — and we’ve got a full weekend of music, art, food, and small-town charm waiting for you!

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# # 🎻 FEATURED EVENT

**“The Fiddler and the Flutist”**
📍 Heritage Hall Theatre – Mountain City
🗓 Saturday, March 7 | 7:00pm

Blending folk and classical influences, this talented duo brings a dynamic, genre-crossing performance you won’t want to miss.

🎟 $15 advance | $20 at the door | Youth $5

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# # 🛍 SEASON OPENING

**Vintage & Rust – Mountain City**
🗓 Friday, March 6 | 10:00am
Open weekends throughout March

Fresh vintage finds, unique décor, and treasure-hunting fun!

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# # 🎨 SHOW OPENING

**Ciara Rain – “Hands”**
📍 Johnson County Center for the Arts
🗓 Friday, March 6 | 4:00–6:00pm

Meet the artist and enjoy an inspiring new exhibit in the heart of downtown.

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# # 🍳 COMMUNITY BREAKFAST

**VFW Post 6908 Breakfast Buffet**
📍 CPL Worley W. Hall – Mountain City
🗓 Saturday, March 7 | 8:00–11:00am

Start your Saturday the mountain way!

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# # 🎬 FAMILY MOVIE MATINEE

**“David”**
📍 Community Life Church – Mountain City
🗓 Saturday, March 7 | 3:00pm

Free, family-friendly afternoon fun.

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# # 🎶 LIVE MUSIC

**Amber Taylor**
📍 Villa Nove Farm & Vineyards
🗓 Saturday, March 7 | 4:00–7:00pm

Mountain views + live music + local wine = perfect Saturday evening.

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# 🌟 MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEEKEND VISIT!

🎨 **Johnson County Center for the Arts – Gallery on Main**
Browse pottery, paintings, and handmade gifts from 100 regional artists.

🎵 **Musical Mural Mile – Downtown Mountain City**
Take a self-guided walking tour and snap a selfie at the Kody Norris Show mural celebrating our rich music heritage.
Tag us using ** **!

🏍 **The Snake (US 421) – Shady Valley**
Cruise one of Tennessee’s most famous scenic routes with **489 curves** and incredible overlooks. Stop at the Shady Valley Country Store for lunch or souvenirs!

🪑 **Antiques & Vintage Finds**
Treasure hunt at Butler Antiques, Country Road Antiques, Farmhouse Shoppes, Mountain Arms & Ammunition, Vintage & Rust, and Mountain City Antiques.
While you're out, stop by Know Better Coffee’s new location for a warm drink and local hospitality.

🍷 **Villa Nove Vineyard & Farm – Butler**
Wine tastings with stunning mountain views Thursday–Sunday.
Don’t miss a photo at the nearby Copperhead Road Landmark! Follow us for updates on Tennessee Hills Distillery!

🌄 **Doe Mountain Recreation Area**
Nearly 9,000 acres of adventure! Hike, bike, ride motorcycles, or rent side-by-sides and Slingshots for panoramic overlooks and off-road fun.

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Plan your trip at
👉 **[www.VisitMountainCityTN.com](http://www.VisitMountainCityTN.com)**
Or click the **Events Tab** on our page for full details!

We’ll see you in the mountains this weekend! 🏔✨