Daily editionThursday, April 16th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of April.
Community
American Ninja Warrior competitor Whitney Miller launched a Healthy Kids Running Series for children 2-14 in Johnson City at Civitan Park every Sunday at 3 p.m.; the program, sponsored by JC Movement Co + LaCarreta, offers races starting April 12 through May 10.
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Boones Creek Christian Church & International Disaster Emergency Services are partnering on four active home-build projects in Bumpus Cove as volunteers work to repair 20 homes still in need nearly 1.5 years after Helene; they need building materials and food to keep the work moving forward.
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Jersey Mike’s customers in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia raised $121,500 for Special Olympics during the Month of Giving campaign in March, with donations boosted by a Day of Giving on March 25 when 100% of sales went to the cause.
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Health
ETSU Health received a $2.4 million grant to expand care for homeless patients at local camps.
The funding will help the system provide more services to those in need.
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Johnson City Events
Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 · 1-7 p.m. — Founders Park — Sample over 150 unique beers — Celebrate Tennessee Craft Beer Month at the 13th annual festival.