City of Johnson City, TN
Johnson City (population 71,275) is one of the Northeast Tennessee Tri-Cities (combined statistical area population 510,400). The city spans 43 square miles and is the eighth-largest city in Tennessee. Nestled in the foothills of the scenic Appalachian Mountains in Washington County, this thriving urban community has consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best and most popular small metro areas boasting an affordable cost of living, no state income tax, and outstanding schools, parks, sports, and fitness facilities. The city is directly accessible from interstates 26 and 81 and is a short drive to access commercial air service at the Tri-Cities Airport (TRI).
Johnson City provides a full array of municipal services to supported by over 1,000 full- and part-time employees with an additional 150-200 temporary seasonal employees. The City’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (which includes the City School budget) is approximately $322.7 million.
The City of Johnson City operates under a Commission-Manager form of government with a Mayor and four City Commissioners.
Johnson City (population 71,275) is one of the Northeast Tennessee Tri-Cities (combined statistical area population 510,400). The city spans 43 square miles and is the eighth-largest city in Tennessee. Nestled in the foothills of the scenic Appalachian Mountains in Washington County, this thriving urban community has consistently ranked as one of the nation’s best and most popular small metro areas boasting an affordable cost of living, no state income tax, and outstanding schools, parks, sports, and fitness facilities. The city is directly accessible from interstates 26 and 81 and is a short drive to access commercial air service at the Tri-Cities Airport (TRI).
Johnson City provides a full array of municipal services to supported by over 1,000 full- and part-time employees with an additional 150-200 temporary seasonal employees. The City’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget (which includes the City School budget) is approximately $322.7 million.
The City of Johnson City operates under a Commission-Manager form of government with a Mayor and four City Commissioners.