Johnson County Trails Association

06/01/2026

The summer menu is here! Boba is back, it can be added to any cold drink. Lemonades are back - all natural, made all in house - no mix, no preservatives, no artificial colors or flavors. And, even though it’s not on the board - don’t forget the Dirty Lemonade! The most refreshing summer drink ever! Or that’s what Tia and Aden think anyway. And check out our new flavor for this summer - Banana! We worked on creating a recipe for banana syrup for a while and it’s ready to offer to the public now. Try the Funky Monkey (banana and mocha) - you won’t regret it! Add coconut to make it even more summery!

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

A few moments from an incredible effort at Laurel Creek trailhead with the Mountain City & Butler Boy Scouts, True North volunteers and friends of the Johnson County Trails Association today.

05/30/2026

We were so happy to have so many volunteers out there today supporting our trail!!

Volunteers made progress on Helene recovery in Johnson County Saturday.

05/26/2026

Recovery funds have been allocated for the U.S. Forest Service - Cherokee National Forest and they are looking for public comment for proposed projects. Please consider submitting comments for actions you'd like to see happen here in Johnson County TN Government. That might include Gentry Creek Falls Trail repair, or clearing of the Iron Mountain Trail, or improvements to the AT Trailhead on Cross Mountain Rd.

https://usfs-public.box.com/s/xb4mkfbjnkhx187n0bpq6dol3m8kjppd. This project restores safe access, repairs or replaces associated infrastructure, addresses storm impacts and deferred maintenance, and improves infrastructure resilience within public-use recreation footprint boundaries.

05/24/2026

FOUND!! THANK YOU.

Please keep an eye out for “Socks” on the Laurel Creek Trail. She got separated from her owner this morning. She answers to her name and is very friendly.

05/19/2026

05/11/2026

VOLUNTEER CLEAN UP DAY @ Laurel Creek Trailhead (May 30, 2026)

Join us at 9am until 4pm for a trail clean-up and general maintenance day along the Laurel Creek Trail.

Lunch will be provided

All ages and all ability groups welcome as we keep our trail as beautiful as the surrounding nature.

Come and see the extra 1/2 mile of trail that extends into Virginia along the old Laurel Railway!!

SPONSORS NEEDED!

05/11/2026

With United Way of East TN Highlands – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

05/07/2026

Our Volunteers Pawel and Andrew have been instrumental in clearing the Laurel Creek Trail into Virginia for about 1/2 mile! We have less than a mile to connect the trail into Damascus. Come out and see the progress! Consider donating!