Upcoming Events


From music festivals, racing, history, heritage, food and everything in between. Here's your guide.

Fresh Paint Sale and Awards

Johnson County Center for the Arts 127 College St., Mountain City, TN, United States

Fresh Paint Sale and Awards for the Cultural Heritage Plein Air Painting Event FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 from 4 to 6pm We can't wait to see the works from the Cultural Heritage Plein Air Event! There is still time to submit your work. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, September 30. There will be monetary prizes for the

Plein Air Painting Day with Lewis Chapman

Johnson County Center for the Arts 127 College St., Mountain City, TN, United States

Plein Air Painting Day with Lewis Chapman WEDNESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 20 from 10am to 2pm Grab your easel (or borrow one from the Arts Center) and meet Lewis at the Appalachian Trail access at Cross Mountain Road for a day of plein air painting. The group will meet at the parking lot at the Appalachian Trail

Make and Take: Autumn Herbal Tea

Johnson County Center for the Arts 127 College St., Mountain City, TN, United States

MAKE AND TAKE: AUTUMN HERBAL TEA WITH MEAGAN VISSER with Meagan Visser Sat Sep 16th 10:00am - 12:00pm  Come sip a cup of herbal chai tea while you learn how to make your own herbal tea blends! You'll even make your own autumn herbal tea blend to take home and enjoy throughout the season! Cost is

Easter Egg Decorating Contest

Johnson County Center for the Arts 127 College St., Mountain City, TN, United States

It's time for the 2023 Easter Egg Decorating Contest Get busy decorating your egg and bring it in by this Friday, March 31. We will display the eggs all week, and then winners will be announced Friday, April 7. Prizes include Most Artistic, Most Creative, People's Choice 1st, 2nd and 3rd place and Youth 1st, 2nd

Air Engage Workshop 

Johnson County Center for the Arts 127 College St., Mountain City, TN, United States

Join us for the Air Engage Workshop  February 16 from 6 to 8pm   Johnson County Center for the Arts is excited to invite the community to our first Air Engage Workshop! Facilitated by Terri Morris and Cristy Dunn, this workshop will bring community members together for a two-hour, free, interactive workshop designed to spark understanding and

Johnson County Arts Center: Cookie Decorating

Johnson County Center for the Arts 127 College St., Mountain City, TN, United States

Decorate Valentine Cookies with Carol Hieronymus Sat Feb 11th 12:00pm - 2:00pm   Come by and make some holiday memories with your family. This event is free, and all are welcome.

Johnson County Arts Center: Make Your Own Ornament

Johnson County Center for the Arts 127 College St., Mountain City, TN, United States

Kids from 1 to 99 can MAKE YOUR OWN CERAMIC CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS with Tara Belk from 11-1 pm You'll be making Holiday memories while you're at it. There's still time to join in

Sharyn McCrumb Book Release Party

Johnson County Center for the Arts 127 College St., Mountain City, TN, United States

Sharyn McCrumb's Book Release Party is October 8!  The current controversy revolves around whether the raccoons should be invited. Still, no one has stepped up to chaperone, and they may or may not be well suited for a party, so we will leave that decision to Sharyn. Certainly, we will send them a collection of treats

EN PLEIN AIR SHOW

Johnson County Center for the Arts 127 College St., Mountain City, TN, United States

EN PLEIN AIR SHOW TO OPEN FRIDAY OCTOBER 7  It's been a beautiful end of summer, and our local artists have captured the sights on canvas. Come see new works by Lewis Chapman, Temple Reece, Cristy Dunn, Kim Abernethy, Karin Bell, Heather Gildea, Christine Marshall and others. Live music and refresments from 4 to 6pm.

Mountain City: Music Jam on the Pickin’ Porch

Johnson County Center for the Arts 127 College St., Mountain City, TN, United States

Mountain Music Jam on the Pickin' Porch this Tuesday! JULY 12th from 6 to 8ishEvery Second and Fourth Tuesday from 6 to 8pm, there will be live music on the Pickin' Porch. The JAM Band will kick off the music. Bands can sign up for a spot and then, at 7:30, there will be time