Johnson County
TENNESSEE
About Your Chamber
The Johnson County Tennessee Chamber of Commerce is a business network whose goal is to further the interests of our members by advocating on their behalf. We are dedicated to the social and economic improvement of our business members and our local community. We are a local organization that supports and sponsors many community events.
Welcome Center
Our Johnson County Welcome Center is an authentic log cabin and warmly welcomes visitors to our area of Northeast Tennessee. It is conveniently located on Hwy 421 in Mountain City, and houses a History Museum and an Information Center. It also serves as the check in location for our full service campground, which is located behind the Welcome Center.
The History Museum showcases original artifacts and pictures about our area that were donated by local residents. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will provide information about the services and products provided by our local businesses. They will also provide you with tourism information about the many activities, attractions and outdoor adventures available in our area.
County History
Johnson County was created in 1836 from parts of Carter County, Tennessee, where Elizabethton was the county seat. Because it was so difficult for the residents of what is now Johnson County, to travel to Elizabethton, they tried for years to get the county seat moved to a more central location. Their formal petition to move the county seat was rejected by the county, so they petitioned the State to create a new county. Tennessee granted approval for a new county, which was created from some original parts of Carter County and was named after Thomas Johnson, a prominent early settler.
Johnson County was created in 1836 from parts of Carter County, Tennessee, where Elizabethton was the county seat.
Because it was so difficult for the residents of what is now Johnson County, to travel to Elizabethton, they tried for years to get the county seat moved to a more central location. Their formal petition to move the county seat was rejected by the county, so they petitioned the State to create a new county. Tennessee granted approval for a new county, which was created from some original parts of Carter County and was named after Thomas Johnson, a prominent early settler.
Hours of Operation
Mon: 9:00am-5:00pm
Tue: 9:00am-5:00pm
Wed: 9:00am-5:00pm
Thu: 9:00am-5:00pm
Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm
Sat: Closed
Sun: Closed
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