Good morning, Johnson City.

The ETSU Martin Center for the Arts presents The Music Man (a six-time Tony Award-winning musical) from Jan.

26-28 in the Grand Hall, offering a lively family show that brings Broadway charm to the community.

ETSU encourages students to ease start-of-semester stress by reading poetry (which promotes empathy), and the Sherrod Library offers a range of volumes and quiet spots for discovering new poets.

ETSU students and faculty recently traveled to Podar College (India) over winter break for Destination Nawalgarh, a study abroad program that offered hands-on learning about sustainability and Indian culture through local lectures and visits to landmarks.

On Jan. 8, NURSE: Empathy Heals premiered at the ETSU Martin Center, where the film documented nurse workshop stories from the Nurse Narratives Initiative – a collaboration among ETSU College of Nursing, Ballad Health and other local partners to promote empathy training for better care.

The Johnson City Fire Department celebrated its new $1M engine at a push-in ceremony today (thanks to local generosity) to enhance emergency response.

11-year-old cancer survivor Willa wrote a letter to oppose a rezoning request to build two high-purity depleted uranium processing facilities after speaking out about her past battle with eye cancer.

The planning commission voted 4-2 against the proposal, and a final vote will be held on Feb-25.

ETSU researcher Dr. Brooke Schmeichel has been awarded over $2.5 million from NIH to study how fentanyl contaminates methamphetamine and affects brain chemicals in addiction treatment.

Her team will test FDA-approved hypocretin receptor blockers to manage withdrawal in Appalachia — research that may soon aid patients.

On Jan. 17, the ETSU women’s basketball team lost 53-41 to Chattanooga.

The team will face Western Carolina on Jan. 22 at 6 p.m.

ETSU women’s tennis team lost 7 to 0 to No. 11 NC State on Jan.

17 in Raleigh, finishing with a 1 to 2 record; the Bucs will play Tusculum today at 10 a.m. at Dave Mullins Tennis Complex as they aim to bounce back.

On Saturday, the Buccaneers traveled to Alabama to face the Samford Bulldogs and edged a 76-75 win as Blake Barkley scored career highs with 26 points and 11 rebounds.

ETSU now extends its win streak against Samford to three games.

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.

Chattanooga Mocs vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Basketball

7-9 p.m. — Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena — $43+ — Catch an exciting college basketball matchup with budget-friendly tickets.

SuperBull Pro Bull Riding Event

8-10 p.m. — Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena — Registration closes Feb 18 — Experience the thrill of SEBRA Bull Riding & Ranch Bronc Riding in Johnson City.