Daily editionSaturday, January 17th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of January.
Government
Governor Bill Lee proclaimed Jan. 19 as Dolly Parton Day to honor Dolly Parton (East Tennessee native) turning 80 for her music and economic contributions.
The Grand Ole Opry will host an all-star birthday party with her video greeting.
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Library boards in Washington County and Johnson City Public Library confirmed their children’s book collections meet state and federal standards as requested by Secretary of State Tre Hargett.
They explained procedures for review and appeal and welcomed community input during open board meetings.
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