Upcoming Events


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

  • Read Aloud: The Birthday Gift

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

    Read Aloud: Dottie Harmon will read "The Birthday Gift" Thu Dec 13th 1:30pm - 2:30pm Join us for a read aloud and discussion of Dottie's short story. It's a magical story with autobiographical elements from the author's experience growing up on the backside of Sugar Mountain near Grandfather Mountain. Coffee and pa

    FREE
  • Silver vs.Gold: First Friday Reception

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

    Silver vs. Gold is dedicated to those among us who are cancer survivors, who are fighting now, or who have lost loved ones to cancer. Proceeds will benefit Johnson County Cancer Support Group. Join us for a First Friday reception. See new works by 25 local artists, and enjoy live entertainment by Steve Dunfee. Thank

    FREE
  • Jewelry Making: Leather Earrings

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

    Join Jean Ann Savery to learn the basics of Jewelry Making. Design and Create two pairs of your own Leather Earrings. Cost is $25 ($10 for students and senior citizens). Thank you to Tennessee Arts Commission for allowing us to offer this class at a discounted rate. Call or email to register.

    $25
  • Jewelry Making: Leather Earrings

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

    JEWELRY MAKING: LEATHER EARRINGS DECEMBER 6th  4-6pm Jean Ann Savery will teach all the basics of making jewelry with wire and leather. You will create two pairs of earrings to take home. Beginners welcome. Cost: $25 ($10 for students or Senior Citizens) Please call 460-3313 or email to register as space is limited.

    $25
  • Glaze Your Own Holiday Ornaments

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

    On WEDNESDAY, December 5th, drop by between 3 and 5pm to GLAZE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS. Jean Ann Savery will guide you through the process. This is great for any age or skill level and fun for families! Cost is just $5 to participate plus $3 per ornament. You may pre register or just drop

    $8
  • Sold Out: Alcohol Inks for Beginners

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

    ALCOHOL INKS FOR BEGINNERS NOVEMBER 15th    4-5pm An introduction to a vibrant medium with a mind of its own with Cristy Dunn Cost: $10 (This class is full, but will be offered again.)

    $10
  • Johnson County Center for the Arts Coffee Talk with Doug McGuinn

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

    Doug McGuinn is the author of 15 books, 6 of which are about historic trains of East Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia mountains. He will present a talk about local trains, specifically, the Lopsided 3, which is featured in this year's mural! Learn more about Doug's work at thevirginiacreeper.com This event is free and open

  • Johnson County Center for the Arts Drawing and Painting Fundamentals

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

    Cristy Dunn will teach this series of 8 classes. Students will complete a charcoal portrait and a still life painting in oil as they learn about the elements and principles of art. These classes are appropriate for serious students ages 12 to 99. The cost is $10 per class for adults and $5 per class

    $10
  • Long Journey Home Weekend

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

    Long Journey Home is Johnson County's Heritage Music and Arts Celebration, held every Labor Day weekend.

  • Long Journey Home

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

    In 2018, you're in for a treat as we celebrate the history of Johnson County's trains and the music they inspired with "Black Smoke a Risin,' and it Surely is a Train." Thursday, August 30th ​The Long Journey Home House Band will entertain during dinner and a square dance at the Senior Center ​Friday August 31st