Daily editionTuesday, March 25th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
Culture
ETSU librarians Lydia Copeland Gwyn and Sarah Bull will lead a poetry workshop for adults on April 2 at 6 p.m. in the Library’s Jones Meeting Center—participants will use guided exercises to write vivid poems and share their work with fellow writers.
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Government
Senate Minority Leader Sen. Raumesh Akbari and Rep. Karen Camper introduced the Tennessee Equal Opportunities for Girls' Sports Act, which will soon be heard in the Senate to guarantee that girls get equal access to funding, facilities and resources in school sports.
The bill will allocate state funds for equipment, uniforms, coach pay and travel allowances and will set up a process for handling complaints — data shows girls drop out at twice the rate of boys.
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Helene's flood destroyed roads and bridges with crews reopening some, but heavy trucks on small rural roads have caused new potholes.
Road officials said state repair programs and a CSX patching plan will fix the damage (Terry Haynes noted there are potholes everywhere).
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Accidents
Fire crews fought two house fires over the weekend—one on Holly Street where a campfire was pushed by high winds and another on Maple Street where a burn box ignited nearby debris—with no injuries reported.
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Johnson City Events
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.
Below 7 Band Performance
Friday, April 18th, 2025 · 9 PM – 1 AM — Capone's — Free entry — Experience a lively night of music with the Below 7 band hailing from Virginia and Tennessee.
Farm to Glass Cocktail Class
Thursday, April 24th, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Tennessee Hills Brewstillery — Costs vary — Enjoy a hands-on cocktail class featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with delicious bites.