Good morning, Johnson City.

Novelist Charles Baxter will visit the Reece Museum at 3 p.m. today to discuss his work and the new Wonderlands exhibit.

The event, organized with the Bert C. Bach Written Word Initiative, includes a talk to his fiction writing class (and a discussion led by Tema Stauffer on the exhibit’s inspiration).

The ETSU Department of Art & Design presents Proof Of Lives: Evidence of Presence, Resistance and Endurance at Slocumb Galleries in Ernest C.

Ball Hall through March 13. The exhibition features work by seven graduate students who use art to document lived experiences (a look at digital culture).

Students in the Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program will present on active women’s organizations today from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Carrier Center lobby (2nd floor) at the D.P.

Culp Student Center to mark International Women’s Day.

ETSU Sherrod Library held a Rare Collections event on March 6 and 7 that showcased select rare books, maps, flags and digitized films to mark America's 250th anniversary.

The library will host a 3D Model to 3D Print Workshop and a Coffee and Creative Writing meeting on Thursday, March 12.

Former ETSU president, Dr. Paul E.

Stanton Jr. — a committed educator and doctor — died on Thursday, March 5 after a long career in service; a celebration of his life is scheduled for April 10 at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church as colleagues reflect on his warm leadership.

John Green spoke as the keynote at ETSU's Festival of Ideas 2026 on Feb.

26 at Martin Center for the Arts. He shared his bestselling works and insights on digital media and education (including hints about a new book) with an engaged audience.

ETSU's American Marketing Association chapter received an international honorable mention on Feb.

9 for its Major League Baseball case study and will attend the international conference in Chicago this week while consulting with local businesses on marketing strategies.

Local officials pressed Gov. Bill Lee to support a $66 million renovation to reopen the historic John Sevier building — a 1920s hotel turned low-income apartments — as part of a seven-year public-private project in Johnson City.

Dr. Alex Hopke at ETSU is testing a new lab device that watches neutrophils swarm to fight fungal infections in patients with compromised immune systems, including those with poorly controlled diabetes.

His research uses cytokine treatment to restore cell function + may lead to future therapies.

King University Athletics announced the death of Matilda Svensson, a junior on the Tornado women’s golf team from Oxie, Sweden who studied business management and marketing (she was on the Conference Carolina’s Players to Watch list for 2026) and her cause of death was not disclosed.

ETSU Women’s Basketball competed in the SoCon Tournament in Asheville from March 5-6.

They beat UNC Greensboro 62-50 then fell 48-57 to Samford, finishing an 18-13 season and tying for the regular season title.

ETSU overcame a 17-point deficit to beat Western Carolina 69-67 in a SoCon semi-final Sunday in Asheville — advancing to a final that aired on ESPN Monday at 7 p.m.

ETSU men’s golf finished tied for eighth at a 54-hole tournament in Bluffton after strong rounds by Gavin Tiernan (who secured a top-five finish and an eagle on hole 2).

The Buccaneers now compete in the 41st Louisiana Classics today.

Beth Snapp Performance

8-11 p.m. — Down Home — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of local music in a cozy setting at The Down Home.

Main Street Days Festival - St. Paddy's Edition

11 AM–7 PM — Downtown Yoga Center — Free entry — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with music, shopping, and family-friendly fun as Main Street turns GREEN.

Olivia Wolf Duo Performance

7-10 p.m. — Gypsy Circus Cider + BBQ Smokehouse — Free entry — Enjoy the harmonious sounds of the Olivia Wolf Duo while sipping on craft cider and indulging in delicious BBQ.

Albert Lee Concert with Special Guests

3-6 p.m. — The Down Home — Cost info not provided — Experience a delightful afternoon of live music featuring Albert Lee and friends.

VMI Keydets vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Baseball

1-2 p.m. — ETSU Thomas Stadium — Ticket purchase required — Experience the excitement of a live baseball game featuring the VMI Keydets and East Tennessee State Buccaneers.

VMI Keydets at East Tennessee State Buccaneers Baseball Match

2-5 p.m. — ETSU Thomas Stadium — Check the calendar for ticket details — Catch the thrilling college baseball clash between VMI and ETSU.

VMI vs East Tennessee State Baseball

1-4 p.m. — ETSU Thomas Stadium — Cost info not provided — Cheer on the VMI Keydets as they face the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in a spirited baseball showdown.

Johnson City Prayer Breakfast

7:30-10:00 a.m. — Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena — Free entry — Unite in faith for a powerful morning of worship, prayer, and inspiration.

Blippi - Be Like Blippi Tour

6-9 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Tickets from $39.50 — Experience an interactive adventure with Blippi and Meekah, inspiring kids to explore and discover through music and fun.

Mind the Drive, EyeCandy and Half Past Dead Live

9 PM – 12 AM — Capone's — Check the full calendar for ticket info — Experience a night filled with energetic performances from local bands.