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Trust God and Cowboy Up! Rodeo Fires up Young People in Johnson County

Sep 11, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Dan Cullinane

The sun is setting over Chamber Park, and Post Malone, Luke Combs, and Shaboozey are straining the speakers with the summer's biggest hits. At the same time, Uncle Hims is slinging barbecue, and over by the chutes, Jared Lawson and Hunter Stains are getting ready for the big event. Bull Riders from Rogersville tell me there is nothing like the experience and nothing like the rodeo community. “When you make a good ride and step off and see everyone hollering and throwing hats, that’s it.
Celebrate Long Journey Home Johnson County’s Rich Musical Heritage

Aug 29, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Dan Cullinane

Long Journey Home, Johnson County’s Heritage Arts and Music Celebration, reaches a significant milestone this weekend. For ten years, the story of Johnson County’s role in shaping country, folk, bluegrass, and americana music has been told through public art, live performances, gallery shows, and films.
Appalachian Elixir: The Final Mural on the Mural Mile to be Unveiled Soon

Aug 14, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Dan Cullinane

In the alley next to the new Johnson County Center of the Arts Gallery on Main, a group of artists are at work on the latest addition to Johnson County’s Mural Mile. A face is roughly outlined, and a wagon wheel is emerging, but the picture has yet to form. The Center’s director, Cristy Dunn, and Communications Director, Lewis Chapman, are conferring on the inspiration images, while Dunn’s son, Andrew Matherly, and J.P. Burnham work on bringing detail into focus.
Worley, Greever, Kleine, and Potter are the Big Winners Election Night

Aug 1, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Dan Cullinane

In the race for Johnson County Sheriff, Clifton Worley, who has been interim Sheriff since Eddie Tester's untimely death in August 2023, defeated Johnny Roberts and Thomas TJ Brown. As the final results came in, Worley was in the parking lot with Brenda Tester, Eddie’s widow, who has been a strong supporter. It was an emotional moment for them both, as Worley said how much her support has meant to him.
The Big Leagues: A Community Effort Brings Extra Spark to Johnson County Little League

Jul 10, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Dan Cullinane

On a chilly evening this past April, Clay Savery was watching his 11-year-old daughter Lily at one of the first little league practices at Ralph Stout Park, when something caught his eye. “I looked up at the press box,” he said. It was dark, and the windows were busted out, and it was not being used.”A builder by trade, his mind went to work. “I realized I was going to be here for an hour and a half during practice, so why not do something while I was here?
The Sound of Music at Heritage Hall is Powerful and Timely

Jul 5, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Dan Cullinane

“Last night was the first time we’ve been able to put it all together,” Lucia Ernewein, the director of the Johnson County Community Theater’s production of the Sound of Music, tells me. “I’m thrilled. They’ve got this.”Deklan Thomas, the assistant director who plays Max Detweiler in the production, is up on a ladder fixing microphones while Andy Watts, who plays Captain von Trapp, steadies them. “I’m learning just how much of this comes down to planning,” Thomas says as he joins us.
Secretary of State Tre Hargett Speaks on Election Integrity in Johnson County

Jul 3, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Dan Cullinane

On the night of the first debate between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden, Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett spoke to Johnson County residents about the importance of voting and believing in our election system. For the past eight years, both major political parties have hurled heated accusations of election fraud at one another. As the election administrator, Hargett’s job puts him front and center in this debate.
Young Guns: Cameron Clawson and Half Mile Down Featured in Heritage Hall’s Summer Series

Jun 13, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Dan Cullinane

According to programmer Judy McGuire, Heritage Hall’s Summer Series "aims to celebrate the incredible local talent we have in Johnson County.” Each Thursday evening concert will feature two bands. This Thursday, June 13, audiences will catch two 45-minute sets with local acts Cameron Clawson and Half Mile Down.
Hometown Service Coalition’s Community Day A Success on All Fronts

Jun 8, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Dan Cullinane

“I shouldn’t have been surprised,” Kim Reece says, looking out over Ralph Stout Park, where it seems half the town has shown up for Hometown Service Coalition’s 4th Annual Community Day.
Ballad Health Donation Sends HSC’s Playground Fundraiser Over the Top

Jun 5, 2024 | thetomahawk.com | Dan Cullinane

Capping off the all-day festivities at Hometown Service Coalition's 4th Annual Community Day at Ralph Stout Park was the announcement of a $50,000 donation from Ballad Health to today's fundraising goal of rebuilding the playground at Ralph Stout Park. Chasity Trivette, the administrator of Ballad Health's Johnson County Community Hospital (and an HSC board member), presented HSC's treasurer, Nela Pleasant, with the check.