Mountain City: Christmas on Main 

MOUNTAIN CITY, TN – Winner of Northeast Tennessee Tourism Associations 2023 Pinnacle Awards for Event of the Year and Best Marketing Campaign (under $50,000), the Johnson County Chamber of Commerce announced the plans for this year’s Christmas on Main for Saturday, December 7, 2024 in downtown Mountain City.  To help promote the one-day festival in the region,  the Johnson County Tourism Office has partnered with the event to advertise the event through Tourism Marketing Grants from the Tennessee Department of Tourism Development.  For more information, follow VisitMountainCityTN.com.

10:00AM – 4:00PM

Festival of Trees

The Johnson County Welcome Center will kick off the Christmas Season beginning on Monday, December 2, 2024. 

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Straight out of the North Pole (via Pennsylvania) Santa Claus will visit the Welcome Center from 4:00AM to 7:00PM with treats for all the kids.

Viewing and Voting for the Festival of Trees begins. Approximately 40 decorated trees and a Special Train are located throughout the Johnson County Welcome Center and Museum. One vote each day through December 20
or purchase votes 6/$5.

Christmas on Main Open House will be held on Saturday, December 7,  from 10:00AM until 4:00PM.  Beautifully decorated Christmas tree to be given away on December 21.  Prizes for Favorite trees are $100. $75. $50. $25. Winners will be announced on Dec 21.

For further information please call The Welcome Center 423 727 5800 All proceeds benefit the Johnson County Historical Society.

1:00PM – 4:00PM

Cookie Walk with Santa 

Children are welcome to drop by to whisper their Christmas wishes in Santa’s ear during the annual Cookie Walk!  A variety of cookies are being lovingly baked by the Johnson County Culinary Arts and local volunteers.

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The cost is only $5 for a Cookie Bag and choice of beverage: hot chocolate, hot cider, hot wassail, Gnome punch or water.  Additional food and beverage is available for purchase through Local’s Deli.  (Each cookie bag holds about 6 cookies.)  Kids can also enjoy temporary face tattoos and a Santa Treasure Chest!​​ There is NO admission charge for children to visit with Santa. Parents are encouraged to take photos.

Proceeds benefit the Johnson County Historical Society.

10:00AM – 8:00PM

Enjoy local shops & restaurants.
Christmas Village opens at 4:00PM!

Come early and spend the day with us!  Start your day with a visit to the Welcome Center to vote for your favorite Christmas tree, shop at our downtown merchants and grab a bite before you head to the Cookie Walk for a sweet treat and a visit with Santa!

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The Christmas Village with food and craft vendors will open from 4:00-8:00pm at the Courthouse lawn where you will find more bites and delights! Get your cup of cocoa and treats to claim your spot before the parade begins!

5:30PM

Tennessee Christmas Parade
Downtown Mountain City

There is nothing like a parade to usher in the Christmas season. The theme for 2024 is Tennessee Christmas – celebrating the beauty and joy of the holidays here in Appalachia. Adults and children alike will delight in this year’s parade that will feature the head elf himself, Santa Clause!

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The route will proceed down Main Street, so grab a hot cocoa and a warm blanket and enjoy the show. After the parade, join us for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and live entertainment featuring the Stateline Stompers!

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Call 423-727-5800 for more information about participating in the parade.

6:30PM – 8:00PM

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting with LIVE Entertainment!

Join us at the Christmas Village for the lighting of our Christmas tree!  Live Christmas music will be provided by Randy Dandurand and the evening will feature entertainment by our local clogging team, the Stateline Stompers!

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Continue to enjoy the Christmas Village or make plans to attend the Johnson County Community Theater’s production of “White Christmas” at the Heritage Hall Theatre … just a short walk from the village.

7:00PM

JCHS Players presents
“Harry Potter & the Cursed Child”

“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is a spellbinding stage play that transports audiences back to Harry Potter’s enchanting world. Now grown, Harry grapples with adulthood’s challenges. Jack Thorne wrote this critically acclaimed production, based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Thorne. The story unfolds nineteen years after “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”

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Thursday, December 5 – Saturday, December 7 at 7:00PM

Sunday, December 8 at 3:00PM

Heritage Hall Theatre  |  211 N Church Street  | Mountain City

Get details at Heritage Hall Theatre or call 423-727-7444