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Today, we celebrated the official groundbreaking of the Doe Mountain Recreation Area Sportsman Complex—a major $4.1 million investment in outdoor recreation and the future of Johnson County!
This project will create new recreational opportunities for residents and visitors while supporting continued tourism and economic growth throughout our community.
We sincerely appreciate TWRA for its assistance in securing funding, along with the valuable support and partnerships of TDEC, Tennessee Tourism, Doe Mountain Recreation Area, and everyone who helped make this project possible.
We also extend our congratulations to Bob Stout Construction on securing the bid for the Phase One infrastructure work. We are especially pleased to see a local Johnson County company selected for this work. Keeping project dollars within our community helps support local workers, local families, and continued economic growth right here in Johnson County.
Today’s groundbreaking marks the beginning of another important chapter for Doe Mountain and Johnson County. We look forward to seeing construction begin and this exciting project take shape!

COPPERHEAD ROAD
LANDMARK & MUSIC FEST
save the dates
Friday, May 24, 2024 – Watauga Lake Winery
12:30pm – Landmark Unveiling and Ribbon Cutting - FREE
1:30pm – Private Reception for Invited Guests - tickets required
4:30pm – Doors Open for Music Fest
5:00pm – Julie & Willie
6:00pm – Edward Main
7:00pm – Tim White and Troublesome Hollow
Saturday, May 25, 2024 – Watauga Lake Winery
During the day, please visit our local tourism sites including Doe Mountain Recreation Area, Watauga Lake, Museum of Butler TN, Music Mural Mile in Mountain City, Johnson County Center for the Arts or take an adventurous ride along The Snake in Shady Valley. Join us at 5:00pm for the second night of the Copperhead Road Music Fest.
4:30pm – Doors Open for Music Fest
5:00pm – Natosha Tolley
6:00pm – Tim Nave
7:00pm – Twang Bangers
Sunday, May 26, 2025 – Villa Nove Vineyards
2:00pm – Julie & Willie
