A Long-Time Tri Cities Lawman Has Been Chosen To Become Police Chief In Jonesborough. Ron Street, Who Served With The Johnson City Police Department For 30 Years And Later Serving As Chief Deputy Under Carter County Sheriff Chris Mathes For Eight Years, Has Accepted The Post. The Job Offer Is Conditional Until The Board Of Mayor And Aldermen Approve The New Hire. Street Beat Out Six Other Applicants For The Job And Was Offered A Salary Of 62-Thousand 441 Dollars A Year.