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Johnson City
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Johnson City man won News 5’s March Mania bracket challenge and took home a $1,000 prize from Chantz Scott Kia. He said he used research — and lots of luck — in his picks and plans to defend his title next year. WCYB
- ➤ The U.S. Census Bureau estimated Northeast Tennessee’s population reached 532,283 as of July 1, 2025, with Washington County surpassing 140,000 residents and 21,531 people added over five years + matching growth rates last seen from 1990 to 2000. WFHG
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Smash Meals, a Kingsport-based service, delivers gluten-free, macro-counted meals to Tri-Cities families. Meals are available for pickup on Sundays and Mondays in Kingsport, Bristol, Johnson City, and Greeneville — and the company supports local teen job opportunities. WCYB
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ ETSU junior Connor Manning donated stem cells to help save a man with leukemia; his four+ hour procedure took place at a nearby hospital and highlights the life-saving value of registered donors. WCYB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A plan to build 97 new homes on a 23-acre field near a congested train tunnel (if approved) has raised concerns that added cars could worsen traffic. City planners and TDOT are working on a five-lane bridge to bypass the area while the project timeline remains unknown. WCYB
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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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