Johnson City, home to attractions like Founders Park, Willow Tree Coffee Shop and many, many churches has hit 150 years of existence.
Johnson City was founded on Dec. 1, 1869, at the intersection of three different railroads to act as a resting place in the mountains for travelers.
Join in the celebration through December with events around town.
Nov. 9
Second Annual American Legion Veterans Day Parade. The event will take place downtown at 11 a.m. starting from ETSU parking lot #9. The parade recognizes veterans, their families, and other groups that have supported the military over the past 150 years.
Nov. 17
From 1-3 p.m. the Poetry Society of Tennessee – Northeast Chapter, along with the Sesquicentennial Commission hosted a celebration for the winners of their poetry contest. The event took place in the Jones Room of the Johnson City Public Library. Winners read their works. Entries were due by Oct. 31.
Nov. 17
At 4 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 211 Mayflower Rd. hosted “The Road Home: a Musical Celebration of Johnson City’s 150th Anniversary.” The music ranged from classical to folk music. The concert celebrated the theme of togetherness invoked by our home in Johnson City.
Nov. 30
The city’s official founding was on Dec. 1, 1869, so to celebrate, a black-tie event will be held on Nov. 30 with a toast when the clock strikes midnight. The event will take place at Venue at the King Centre. Tickets are on sale now through johnsoncitytn.org. There will be live music by Lucky Pocket. Guests must be 21 to attend.
Dec. 1
The grand finale of events will take place on the city’s birthday from 2-4 p.m. in downtown JC. More details to be published by the city as we near closer.
Headline photo: JC 150 graphic from johnsoncitytn.org.