Mountain City’s Post Office May Reopen Within A Couple Of Months After Its Sudden September Closure. However, Mayor Larry Potter Criticized The U.S. Postal Service For Not Addressing Long-Standing Roof Issues Sooner. Potter Said, ‘They’ve Known About This Ongoing Problem… Why Wait Until It’s Beyond Fixing And You Have To Close Down?’ The 216 College Street Location Is Vital To The Town Of 3,000, With Residents Eager For Its Return. Efforts By Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger’s Office Helped Uncover The Neglected Maintenance That Led To The Shutdown.