The Washington County Tennessee Commission Has Voted To Approve A Resolution To Enact A Lodging Tax For The County. It Will Add An Additional 1% In Johnson City And An Additional 3% In Jonesborough On Hotels, Motels And Short Term Rentals, Like An AirBNB. Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Executive Director Alicia Phelps Tells Us What This Means For The County…..
Meanwhile, County Leaders Decided To Authorize $4.5 Million To Purchase The Citi Building In Gray. At Least 15,000 Square Feet Of The Facility Will Be Used For A New Library. The Remaining Will Be For Other County Uses.