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Johnson City from page 11
consists of six miles and is currently un-
der construction by Johnson City Public
Works staff.
Some wish for “Lady Luck,” but in
Johnson City, they are enjoying the recent
dedication of their historic lady, the
Lady of the Fountain. Located in Foun-
tain Square in the early 1900s, she has a
long history. She was moved to several
different locations in the city following
the necessity to accommodate new traffic
patterns and parking in the downtown.
Around 1943, the six-foot solid bronze
statue was actually discarded in the land-
fill. After being saved from the landfill
and stored in a barn, the Lady in the
Fountain even spent some time in a North
Carolina flower garden until the Johnson
City Chamber of Commerce was able to
negotiate her return. The original lady is
now stationed in the municipal and safety
building while a recast of the original
monument adorns the downtown once An amphitheater will be a lovely venue in the five-acre park for concerts and other outdoor events
again in Fountain Square. (photo provided by Lee Talbert/Johnson City Press).
Praise from TDEC Commissioner said TDEC Commissioner Bob Martin- leading with thoughtful, innovative solu-
“The agency and I commend John- eau. “What began 25 years ago with the tions that improve our shared environ-
son City on 25 years of common sense pioneer spirit of a community recognizing ment and the overall quality of life for all
environmental leadership in Tennessee,” the value of recycling has become a city residents.”
The Tennessee Governor’s
Environmental Stewardship
Awards are the most prestigious
environmental and conservation
awards in the state. For 28 years,
the awards have been presented
to individuals and organizations making significant
contributions to the protection and improvement of our
natural resources and wildlife.
The awards are designed to bring about a greater knowledge
and awareness of effective practices and projects and to give
proper recognition to those persons and organizations that
make outstanding contributions to the natural resources
of their community and the state.
Nominations for the 2014 Awards now being accepted.
Deadline for applications is March 31, 2014.
More information is available at
http://www.tn.gov/environment/gov-awards.shtml;
or use this QR code:
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consists of six miles and is currently un-
der construction by Johnson City Public
Works staff.
Some wish for “Lady Luck,” but in
Johnson City, they are enjoying the recent
dedication of their historic lady, the
Lady of the Fountain. Located in Foun-
tain Square in the early 1900s, she has a
long history. She was moved to several
different locations in the city following
the necessity to accommodate new traffic
patterns and parking in the downtown.
Around 1943, the six-foot solid bronze
statue was actually discarded in the land-
fill. After being saved from the landfill
and stored in a barn, the Lady in the
Fountain even spent some time in a North
Carolina flower garden until the Johnson
City Chamber of Commerce was able to
negotiate her return. The original lady is
now stationed in the municipal and safety
building while a recast of the original
monument adorns the downtown once An amphitheater will be a lovely venue in the five-acre park for concerts and other outdoor events
again in Fountain Square. (photo provided by Lee Talbert/Johnson City Press).
Praise from TDEC Commissioner said TDEC Commissioner Bob Martin- leading with thoughtful, innovative solu-
“The agency and I commend John- eau. “What began 25 years ago with the tions that improve our shared environ-
son City on 25 years of common sense pioneer spirit of a community recognizing ment and the overall quality of life for all
environmental leadership in Tennessee,” the value of recycling has become a city residents.”
The Tennessee Governor’s
Environmental Stewardship
Awards are the most prestigious
environmental and conservation
awards in the state. For 28 years,
the awards have been presented
to individuals and organizations making significant
contributions to the protection and improvement of our
natural resources and wildlife.
The awards are designed to bring about a greater knowledge
and awareness of effective practices and projects and to give
proper recognition to those persons and organizations that
make outstanding contributions to the natural resources
of their community and the state.
Nominations for the 2014 Awards now being accepted.
Deadline for applications is March 31, 2014.
More information is available at
http://www.tn.gov/environment/gov-awards.shtml;
or use this QR code:
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