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Johnson City
Saturday, April 12th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Coalition for Kids, a faith-based nonprofit that supports local children with afterschool and summer programs, will host a banquet on May 6 at 6 p.m. to celebrate 25 years of service + honor its impact on kids and families. The East Tennessean
- ➤ Damascus Diner reopened today after more than six months of rebuilding following flood waters from Helene that devastated the restaurant. Owner Ralph Wilson said the renovations transformed the structure — with help from staff and loyal patrons — into an improved space for the community. WCYB
- ➤ The Friends of the Public Library will hold their annual spring book sale series at the Johnson City Public Library — starting with a Friends Appreciation preview event on April 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., then the main book sale on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a $5 Sack Sale on April 27 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds will support library programs and materials. The East Tennessean
- ➤ Six months after Hurricane Helene hit Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina, community leaders stress the need to build resilience by sharing knowledge, communication, and preparedness to handle severe weather. They urge residents to sign up for alerts and connect with local nonprofits so the community can quickly recover from future disasters. The East Tennessean
- ➤ Twenty-one local veterans left Friday morning from Grace Brethren Church in Washington County on an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C.—they will visit memorials honoring their service free of charge and plan to take four more trips this year. WCYB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Appalachian Banner Academy is a private school in Johnson City that offers individualized learning for children with autism and behavioral disorders. The school began after executive director Mikael Gouge started it during the COVID-19 shutdown, growing from six students to 24 with a waitlist for the upcoming year and plans to add high school classes in the future. The East Tennessean
- ➤ East Tennessee State University is considering a nearly 5 percent tuition increase for in-state students after its Board of Trustees approved a measure to cover rising staff salaries and inflation—active military students will continue to pay lower rates, and the full board will review the proposal in May. WCYB
- ➤ NASCAR driver Ross Chastain visited Sullivan East High School to warn students not to drink and drive using his slogan 'use your melon' to stress road safety—he worked with the Tennessee Highway Safety Office to show how seatbelts can reduce injuries in a crash. WCYB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnson City Recovery Center is a free safe space for those on or starting their recovery journey, with certified peer support specialists on duty. It is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and offers 20 mutual aid groups, one-on-one and telephone support, yoga, meditation, job search help, and monthly social events as fundraisers. The East Tennessean
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Paint and Sip Night
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Wild Wing Cafe — $35 — Unleash your creativity while enjoying a fun night of painting and sipping wine.
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