Daily editionSaturday, April 5th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of April.
Community
On Halloween, Tempie Davis’ family and volunteers took down what was left of their home in Butler that Helene destroyed.
More than five months later, crews with the Southern Baptist Convention disaster relief are building her new home — County Mayor Larry Potter said help remains available for others recovering from the storm.
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Environment
Six months after Hurricane Helene caused flooding, wind damage, and landslides across 2000 acres at Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park, the park has reopened—offering nearly 19 miles of marked trails along with campsites, fishing, mountain biking, and rock climbing opportunities.
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Health
Ballad Health is hosting a job event at Johnson City Medical Center tomorrow, April 7th, from noon to 4 p.m. Job seekers can interview for open positions—such as certified nursing assistant, imaging technician, and registered nurse—at Johnson City Medical Center, Franklin Woods Community Hospital, and Ballad Health Medical Associates and should bring their resume.
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Accidents
A school bus driver in Sullivan County was cited on Thursday for following too closely after rear-ending a Toyota Tundra near Bloomingdale Road—at 3:20 p.m.—while carrying 29 juvenile passengers, with no injuries reported.
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Early this morning, firefighters from Sullivan and Washington Counties responded to a fire at an apartment building along Kingsport Highway in Sullivan County—officials say no injuries were reported and the cause is being investigated.
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Johnson City Events
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.
Come From Away Musical
Monday, April 28th, 2025 · 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
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 · 1-6 p.m. — Founders Park — $ — Sample over 150 unique beers and enjoy local craft brews at the 12th annual Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza.