Daily editionMonday, March 17th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of March.
Education
Northeast State Community College received a $233,000 grant from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development to boost the rural healthcare workforce in East Tennessee.
The grant will run from July 1st, 2025 — June 20th, 2026 and will fund short-term training programs to prepare students for jobs such as Certified Clinical Medical Assistant and Pharmacy Technician.
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Government
On March 15th at 8:30 p.m., Johnson City firefighters responded to a wildfire at Buffalo Mountain City Park and battled a 4-acre blaze for three hours despite high winds and steep terrain—fifteen firefighters with help from the Tennessee Division of Forestry and the Embreeville Volunteer Fire Department contained the fire with no injuries reported. Crews began debris removal and damage assessment, and access to the affected area remains restricted for safety.
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Johnson City Events
The Maggie Valley Band Live
Thursday, March 20th, 2025 · 7-11 p.m. | Down Home | Ticketed event | Enjoy a night of music with The Maggie Valley Band in an intimate venue.
Thomm Jutz Concert
Friday, March 21st, 2025 · Thomm Jutz will perform live at Down Home in Johnson City, providing an evening of music.
Blue Highway Live Album Recording Event
Thursday, March 27th, 2025 · The multi-award-winning bluegrass band, Blue Highway, will record their next album live during their 30th Anniversary performance at ETSU Martin Center for the Arts.
Florencia & the Feeling Concert
Friday, March 28th, 2025 · 10 PM - 1 AM | Capone's | Tickets available | Enjoy a night of live music with Florencia & the Feeling.
WyndRider
Saturday, March 29th, 2025 · 8 PM - 2 AM | Hide-Away LLC | Check ticket prices online | Enjoy an exciting evening with live music in Johnson City.
Jackopierce Concert
Thursday, April 3rd, 2025 · 7:30-9:00 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket info available — Enjoy a night of acoustic rock with the beloved duo Jackopierce.
Ben Folds Live Concert
Friday, April 11th, 2025 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience the genre-bending music of one of today’s major music influencers live in concert.
The Final Frontier: A Symphony Pops Concert
Saturday, April 12th, 2025 · 7:30-9:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience an out-of-this-world concert featuring iconic theme music from Star Trek, E.T., and Apollo 13.
Dear Evan Hansen
Wednesday, April 16th, 2025 · 7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices vary — Experience a poignant and powerful musical that explores the complexities of belonging in the age of social media.