Good morning, Johnson City.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.