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Johnson City
Saturday, January 10th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A local developer purchased a historic building on Main Street and announced plans to open Copper & Glass, the city’s first duckpin bowling lounge, in the second half of 2026. The venue aims to refresh downtown with a boutique bowling experience. WCYB
- ➤ Veteran-owned Black Iris Leather Goods on Spring Street began as a custom belt project by Kristopher Yarber and his wife and now makes unique belts, wallets + carved purses for individuals and fitness companies. The shop is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and will soon offer leather-making classes. WCYB
- ➤ Little Animals Beer Project plans to purchase the Windsor Speakeasy on West Market Street + remodel the space into a new brewery and brew pub; owner Chris Cates expects renovations to take several months with a late summer opening. WCYB
- ➤ BWXT launched a webpage on Jan. 9 to detail the Jonesborough plan for two uranium processing facilities and land rezone — the project claims safe operations and local benefits. The Washington County Planning Commission voted 4 to 2 against the rezoning and will issue a final vote on Jan. 26. WCYB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials with Second Harvest Food Bank noted that Gov. Bill Lee’s office missed the early deadline for the federal summer EBT program — leaving a chance to apply by Feb. 15 to secure food benefits for local families during the break. WFHG
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Saving Shirley Live
9 PM – 12 AM — Capone's — Cover charges may apply — Rock out to the energetic 2000's party tunes from WNC's premier cover band.
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Beginner Blacksmithing: Steel Hooks Workshop
2-4:30 p.m. — The Inventor Center — Fee applies — Create your own steel hooks and explore the art of blacksmithing with expert guidance.
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Furman Paladins vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Basketball
7-9 p.m. — Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena — Cost varies — Cheer on the Furman Paladins as they take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in an exciting basketball showdown.
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