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10:00AM - 4:00PM
Festival of Trees
The Johnson County Welcome Center will kick off the Christmas Season beginning on Monday, December 2, 2024.
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Straight out of the North Pole (via Pennsylvania) Santa Claus will visit the Welcome Center from 4:00AM to 7:00PM with treats for all the kids.
Viewing and Voting for the Festival of Trees begins. Approximately 40 decorated trees and a Special Train are located throughout the Johnson County Welcome Center and Museum.One vote each day through December 20
or purchase votes 6/$5.
Christmas on Main Open House will be held on Saturday, December 7, from 10:00AM until 4:00PM. Beautifully decorated Christmas tree to be given away on December 21. Prizes for Favorite trees are $100. $75. $50. $25. Winners will be announced on Dec 21.
For further information please call The Welcome Center 423-727-5800 All proceeds benefit the Johnson County Historical Society.
1:00PM - 4:00PM
Cookie Walk with Santa
Children are welcome to drop by to whisper their Christmas wishes in Santa's ear during the annual Cookie Walk! A variety of cookies are being lovingly baked by the Johnson County Culinary Arts and local volunteers.
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The cost is only $5 for a Cookie Bag and choice of beverage: hot chocolate, hot cider, hot wassail, Gnome punch or water. Additional food and beverage is available for purchase through Local's Deli. (Each cookie bag holds about 6 cookies.) Kids can also enjoy temporary face tattoos and a Santa Treasure chest!​​ There is NO admission charge for children to visit with Santa. Parents are encouraged to take photos.
Proceeds benefit the Johnson County Historical Society.
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10:00AM - 8:00PM
Enjoy local shops & restaurants.
Christmas Village opens at 4:00PM!
Come early and spend the day with us! Start your day with a visit to the Welcome Center to vote for your favorite Christmas tree, shop at our downtown merchants and grab a bite before you head to the Cookie Walk for a sweet treat and a visit with Santa!
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The Christmas Village with food and craft vendors will open from 4:00-8:00pm at the Courthouse lawn where you will find more bites and delights! Get your cup of cocoa and treats to claim your spot before the parade begins!
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GRAB A BITE
Downtown Eateries:
Bright's Cafe
Church Street Station
Jen's Restaurant
Local's Deli
Know Better Coffee
Farmer's BBQ & Grill
Sherri & JP's
Teammates Pizza
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HOLIDAY SHOPPING
Downtown Shops:
Cornett Family Furniture
JoCo Center for the Arts
Mountain City Antiques
Nalley's Shirt Shop
Our Gathering Place
Pugh's Farms
Siverstone Hams
HAVE SOME FUN
Downtown Sites:
Christmas Parade
Christmas Village
Cookie Walk with Santa
Festival of Trees
Heritage Hall Theatre
JoCo Center for the Arts
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VOTE FOR FAVORITES
Downtown Contests:
Christmas Parade Contest
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Deck the Pole Contest
Festival of Trees Contest -
JoCo Welcome Center
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5:30PM
Tennessee Christmas Parade
Downtown Mountain City
There is nothing like a parade to usher in the Christmas season. The theme for 2024 is Tennessee Christmas - celebrating the beauty and joy of the holidays here in Appalachia. Adults and children alike will delight in this year's parade that will feature the head elf himself, Santa Clause!
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The route will proceed down Main Street, so grab a hot cocoa and a warm blanket and enjoy the show. After the parade, join us for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting and live entertainment featuring the Stateline Stompers!
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Call 423-727-5800 for more information about participating in the parade.
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting with LIVE Entertainment!
Join us at the Christmas Village for the lighting of our Christmas tree! Live Christmas music will be provided by Randy Dandurand and the evening will feature enterainment by our local clogging team, the Stateline Stompers!
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Continue to enjoy the Christmas Village or make plans to attend the Johnson County High School Players' production of "Harry Potter & the Cursed Child" at the Heritage Hall Theatre ... just a short walk from the village.
7:00PM
JCHS Players presents
"Harry Potter & the Cursed Child"
“Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” is a spellbinding stage play that transports audiences back to Harry Potter’s enchanting world. Now grown, Harry grapples with adulthood’s challenges. Jack Thorne wrote this critically acclaimed production, based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany, and Thorne. The story unfolds nineteen years after “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.”
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Thursday, December 5 - Saturday, December 7 at 7:00PM
Sunday, December 8 at 3:00PM
Heritage Hall Theatre | 211 N Church Street | Mountain City
Get details at Heritage Hall Theatre or call 423-727-7444
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