Highland Rim Insurance Group Adds 60 Remote Jobs

The announcement adds to a string of recent developments for the Johnson City business community, which has seen steady growth over the past year.

"This is something our community has been asking for, and we're glad to finally see it come together," said Sarah Garcia, chief executive in Johnson City.

Company leaders point to Johnson City's growing workforce and lower cost of doing business compared with larger metro markets. The move is expected to create or support roughly 68 jobs in the region over the next two years.

"We're proud of what this means for Johnson City and the people who live here." — Sarah Garcia

Local economic development officials say they will continue tracking the impact on jobs and tax revenue in the months ahead.