Daily editionWednesday, January 7th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of January.
Business
U.S. Endodontics (on West Walnut Street) filed a WARN notice that will permanently lay off 70 workers effective Feb. 27.
The company filed the notice on Dec. 30 with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.
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Health
Letters from patients show that Highlands Family Medicine in Johnson City closed Tuesday, Jan. 6 — the final day of practice, while Bristol Pediatrics and Primary Care of Abingdon will cease operations Jan. 31.
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Local doctors noted a surge in flu cases with over 1,000 outpatient cases recorded in late December & they expect more infections in the coming weeks.
They advise residents to get a flu shot and follow preventive steps even if the vaccine is not an exact match.
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Sports
The Greeneville Flyboys and Eastman Credit Union reached a five-year naming rights deal that will rename Tusculum University's baseball field as the Eastman Credit Union Field at Pioneer Park, effective with the upcoming 2026 Appalachian League season.
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