Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 3rd of April.
Good morning, Johnson City.
Johnson City police blocked the 600 block of E Fairview Avenue Tuesday night after residents said they heard sounds like gunshots and arguing—authorities report a suspect is in custody and a victim received non life threatening treatment at a hospital.
The Bristol Roots Project announced two funding opportunities totaling $52,000 to support folk and traditional artists in the Greater Bristol Region—applications are open until June 30 and will offer an individual $4,000 Tradition Bearer Fellowship for 8 artists along with a $5,000 Cultural Caretakers Grant for 4 organizations.
Country music star Brad Paisley and rock star Bret Michaels will headline this year's Fun Fest in Kingsport.
The festival will begin on July 24 (with Tauren Wells opening, Bret Michaels leading the Friday concert, and Brad Paisley headlining Saturday) before ending with the Eastman Fireworks Spectacular.
Tennessee High’s student-led newspaper The Maroon & White is celebrating 110 years of sharing stories at the school and within the Bristol community.
Student leaders said the paper is adding an online edition and new features such as a 48 hours of Bristol report and a Senior issue.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reviewing a CSX plan to restore the Nolichucky River banks (in Unicoi County) after the company was issued a violation for removing rock to repair rail lines damaged by Helene.
Public comments are split (some residents worry more rock may be taken while others value the railroad for local recovery) as officials have not yet set a decision date.
A public school immigration bill that would allow charging tuition for children illegally in the U.S. passed the Senate Finance, Ways and Means Committee Tuesday by a 7—4 vote and will now move to the Senate Calendar Committee for further review.
Ben Folds Live Concert
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
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
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
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
6-8 p.m. — Tennessee Hills Brewstillery — Costs vary — Enjoy a hands-on cocktail class featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with delicious bites.
Come From Away Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Check venue for pricing — Experience the inspiring true story of stranded passengers and the kindness of a small town during a historic moment.
Come From Away Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Experience the uplifting true story of 7,000 passengers and a small Newfoundland town's warm embrace after 9/11.
Thirsty Orange Beer Festival
1-6 p.m. — Founders Park — $ — Sample over 150 unique beers and enjoy local craft brews at the 12th annual Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza.
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