Johnson City commissioners on Thursday approved the deed transfer for the historic Ashe Street Courthouse, which the city will take ownership of from Washington County.
Johnson City is looking for people willing to help serve their community.
The City Commission is accepting applications for appointments to a series of volunteer boards and committees. The appointments are scheduled to be made in July.
Any citizen interested in serving can submit an application online at www.johnsoncitytn.org/boards. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 28, and applications are kept on file for one year. Descriptions of each board and committee can be found online at www.johnsoncitytn.org/boards and committees.
The openings include:
Animal Control Board: Supervises and governs the policies and activities of the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Control Program and Center, which is responsible for the enforcement of regulations and codes pertaining to animals and prevention of cruelty to animals.