Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BWXT announced Tuesday that it notified the NRC of its plan to apply for a uranium enrichment license for a new facility next to its current Nuclear Fuel Services site in Erwin. The company expects to submit the application in the first quarter of 2027 and create around 100 high-skill jobs with operations anticipated by 2035. WCYB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Kingsport Fun Fest Summer Concert Series lineup includes Jeremy Camp and Katy Nichole on Thursday, July 23, Daughtry and Switchfoot on Friday, July 24, and Brothers Osborne and LeAnn Rimes on Saturday, July 25 — tickets go on sale Thursday at 10 a.m. at funfest.net. WCYB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Washington County Board of Education will meet Monday as residents demand Keith Ervin’s resignation after a video showed him touching a student liaison and calling her "hot"—remarks board chair Annette Buchanan said objectify the young woman and may prompt a second censure. WFHG
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Echoes Of Reverie And Light
7-9 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — $40 + fees — Experience a captivating musical journey featuring classical masterpieces and emerging talent.
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Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza
1-7 p.m. — Founders Park — Sample over 150 unique beers — Celebrate Tennessee Craft Beer Month at the 13th annual festival.
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