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October 2025
Public Works receives award
Johnson City Public Works won the 2025 Mark Miller Project of the Year award from the Tennessee Chapter of American Public Works Association (TCAPWA) for the West Walnut Street Corridor Redevelopment Plan by meeting the association’s highest standards of excellence. Awarded on Sept. 24 during the TCAPWA annual conference, this crowning achievement recognizes the hard work and contributions of Public Works staff, who dedicated years of services to realizing this project. As part of the TCAPWA award criteria, Public Works was
shown to have demonstrated a strong commitment to safety protocols throughout construction. The project excelled in community support, with staff’s continued efforts to minimize disruptions, maintain accessibility, and engage with residents and business owners along the corridor. “Despite challenges associated with aging infrastructure and historical complexities that created unique site factors, crews prevailed in delivering on a project that adds to the community’s quality of life,” said City Engineer Wallace McCulloch. “I am proud to have worked on this project and with the dedicated crews who helped take this downtown corridor from neglected to a hub of connectivity. It is an honor to have been recognized by the Tennessee Chapter of American Public Works Association.” Continued on page 2 Send your suggestions to cojcnews@johnsoncitytn.org.