New historic marker unveiled at Johnson City Senior Center

Officials with the Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department, municipal leaders, and local seniors gathered to unveil a new historical marker commemorating the first nationally accredited senior center in Tennessee. Founded in 1961, the original senior center has since expanded to the Memorial Park Community Center and led to the creation of the Johnson City Senior Services Division. It became Tennessee’s first nationally accredited senior center by National Council on Aging in 2000, a distinction that signifies a commitment to excellence and the highest level of service. Centers undergo reaccreditation every five years, and the center has maintained its accreditation for more than 25 years. There are approximately only 300 accredited senior centers in the U.S.