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🎆 Celebrate Independence Day in Johnson County! 🎆
Dates: July 3–6, 2025
Locations: Mountain City • Shady Valley • Butler • Trade • Doe Mountain • Watauga Lake
This Fourth of July, Johnson County is rolling out the red, white, and blue with a full weekend of festivities! From parades and fireworks to live music, family fun, and local food, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Check out what’s happening across the county and make plans to celebrate with us!
Friday, July 4 – Independence Day in Downtown Mountain City
Join us downtown for a classic small-town celebration, brought to you by VFW Post 6908 and the Auxiliary.
Here's what’s in store - ADMISSION IS FREE!
🎶 Live Music Lineup
12:00–2:00 PM
🪕 Possum Stew – Courthouse Lawn
🪕 Tennessee Backroads – Local’s Deli
2:00–6:00 PM
🪕 Seth McCay & the Moonshiners – Skyline National Bank
🍔 Food & Fun
Main Street will be filled with local vendors and food trucks
KidZone at the Johnson County Library: Face painting, crafts, games & more!
🎉 Parade & Fireworks
6:00 PM – Independence Day Parade through downtown
Fireworks at Dark – Head to Ralph Stout Park with your chairs and blankets for a spectacular show under the stars!
🍷 Thursday, July 3 – Saturday, July 6: Villa Nove Vineyards
Location: Butler, TN
Celebrate all weekend long at this stunning mountaintop vineyard:
🎶 Live Music Daily
🍖 Tennessee Hills BBQ all weekend
🎇 Fireworks Viewing on July 4
🍷 $20 Wine Tastings
🏡 Property Tours & Land Specials
🍾 Tuscanee Wine Release Party – July 3 (limited spots!)
📞 Reserve your spot or learn more: 888-435-1219
🎉 More Weekend Fun Across Johnson County
Saturday, July 5
🍳 VFW Post 6908 Breakfast Buffet | 8 AM – 12 PM
📍 CPL Worley W. Hall – Mountain Cit
🌽 Johnson County Farmers Market | 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Ralph Stout Park – Mountain City
🎯 Shriner’s Club Turkey Shoot | 9 AM
📍 Trade Community Center – Trade
🏛️ Experience the Town That Wouldn’t Drown | 11 AM – 4 PM
📍 Museum of Butler, TN
🚗 Weekly Cruise-In | 5 PM – 9 PM
📍 Downtown Mountain City
🎶 LIVE: Midnight Rambler Revival | 7 PM
📍 Cove Ridge & Marina – Butler
🌙 DMRA Night Ride | 7:15 PM
📍 Doe Mountain Recreation Area – Mountain City
Sunday, July 6
🏛️ Experience the Town That Wouldn’t Drown | 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 Museum of Butler, TN
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Get to Know Us
Embrace our great outdoors . . .
Breathe in our fresh clean air . . .
Revel in the sound of an aviary symphony each morning . . .
And gaze up at our beautiful starry sky!
You'll quickly come to love our way of life as you enjoy our spirit of adventure . . . rich musical heritage . . . and some of the most incredible scenery anywhere in the US.
Located in the Northeast tip of Tennessee, we have become a popular vacation destination offering exciting outdoor adventures, fun on the beautiful Watauga Lake, fine dining experiences and welcoming trademark festivals.
Situated at the highest valley in the area, you will want to make Mountain City in Johnson County an annual trip!
