Johnson City

Home value

$268,2002024

Unemployment

3.4%2026

Violent crime

4172023

Work from home

12.5%2024

Johnson City — Nov 10, 2026

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Personnel

Commissioner Getz thanks colleagues in final Planning Commission meeting

Commissioner Getz marked his final meeting and thanked fellow commissioners and staff, saying serving Johnson City "has been an honor." The commission acknowledged his service before adjourning.

Johnson City planning commission approves Seminole Fields preliminary plat, allows sidewalk variance

Commissioners accept alternate sidewalk design for Seminole Fields, citing steep topography

Committee was asked to approve $360,000 for TLC renovation and capital AV upgrades in courthouse and courtroom

Committee reviewed water-line project costs and received Comptroller budget-recognition report

Animal Services

Spay-and-neuter clinic update and financial report for Animal Control Board

Budget

Budget committee was asked to recommend multiple FY27 amendments, including Frontier Trail re-budgeting

Police Fleet

Johnson City accepts $707,212 federal grant to replace nine police cruisers

Nov 10Johnson City Regional Planning Commission Meeting 11-10-2026Commission approved the alternate sidewalk design as part of the preliminary plat approval.Nov 10WC/JC Animal Control Board Meeting Agenda 11.10.26 (PDF)The Animal Control Board was scheduled to meet Nov.Nov 10Budget Committee Agenda 11.10.26 (PDF)Final project cost for Johnson City-managed water-line projects was approximately $2.17 million vs. initial $3 million authorization.Nov 6Johnson City Board of Commissioners Meeting 11-05-2026Change order approved

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What stands out in Johnson City

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Johnson City with communities in Tennessee or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2025, Johnson City was less favorable than communities in Tennessee on students per teacher.

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Commission approves sale of 1.88‑acre Optimus Park lot for Culver’s development

Church seeks rezoning to expand; commission approves first reading for 1,974 sq. ft. addition

Johnson City closes out 2025 galvanized water‑line replacement project under budget

Neighbor urges city coordination after electrified camper and alleged code violations at 1805 Mary Street