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Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Eastman Credit Union broke ground on a new 22,000 sqft branch on North Roan Street in Johnson City that will include lending offices, meeting space, and room for future growth (set to open in summer 2027). WCYB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ETSU is hosting the Spring Literary Festival from Tuesday, Apr. 21 to Wednesday, Apr. 22 with workshops, lectures and creative writing sessions. Acclaimed author Ron Rash will headline on Apr. 22 at the Reece Museum (holding a conversation from 3:10 to 4:15 p.m. and a memorial reading at 7 p.m.). The East Tennessean
- ➤ ETSU Department of Music will perform Draw the Circle Wide on Friday, Apr. 24 at 7:30 p.m. in the ETSU Grand Hall, featuring the ETSU Chorale, East Tennessee Belles, and BucsWorth plus a rendition of Will the Circle Be Unbroken for a season-ending showcase of local choral tradition. The East Tennessean
- ➤ ETSU Wind Ensemble and Concert Band will present "Influences" tomorrow at the Martin Center Grand Hall at 7:30 p.m. The concert will premiere a guitar concerto featuring adjunct professor James West and a new piece by ETSU student Jacob Foster - a blend of personal and historical influences. The East Tennessean
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Johnson City is experiencing rapid growth as major development projects and expanded infrastructure attract increased investment. Bob Cantler, president of the local Chamber of Commerce, noted that new campus buildings at East Tennessee State University and upgrades at Hospital Infantil de Niswonger are driving a significant economic boost. The East Tennessean
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Chef Sheridan Nice will lead a four-part Mediterranean cooking series at ETSU on April 23 at the Hutcheson Hall Foods Lab, exploring recipes from France (first session), Italy, Spain, and Croatia for cooks of all levels; enrollment is already full. The East Tennessean
- ➤ ETSU will host its Educator Preparation Career Fair on Apr. 20 from noon to 4 at the Culp Ballroom to help education students connect with local school systems (including Johnson City and Washington County Schools) for networking and job growth. Students should bring a resume. The East Tennessean
- ➤ Student Wellness held awareness events on campus this April, including a Spring into Action walk on April 6, a healthy relationships session on April 8, and a discussion on alcohol and consent on April 13; it will host Denim Day on April 29 to further combat stigma. The East Tennessean
- ➤ Earlier this week, ETSU hosted its second annual Boland Research Day at the D.P. Culp Student Center. Over 300 students showcased research from lab work to humanities topics—award winners were recognized, and the university hopes the event will grow into a broader community showcase for the Tri-Cities. The East Tennessean
- ➤ ETSU is offering free summer medical camps for rural high school students to gain hands-on healthcare experience (suturing and IV training included). The camp runs from June 8th to 10th with a one-day Doc for a Day session on June 5th and applications are due May 1st. WCYB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Senate passed a bill that will end Ballad Health’s COPA and ease Certificate of Need rules by June 30, 2028—sending the measure to Governor Lee for final approval. Lawmakers say the changes will boost health care competition while keeping pricing oversight until new players enter. WCYB
- ➤ Johnson City announced Wednesday plans to improve downtown parking. Public Works will convert westbound lanes on West State of Franklin into 26 to 28 spaces and cut eastbound lanes to one per direction — construction will last three to four months and traffic shifts as Downtown Square lot remains open. WFHG
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, Apr. 14, ETSU softball played a doubleheader in Spartanburg—losing 0-5 in the first game and 1-9 in the second. The team will play Wofford in Johnson City on Apr. 18 and 19 to finish their season. The East Tennessean
- ➤ The ETSU men’s golf team placed 7th of 16 at the Tar Heel Intercollegiate tournament in Chapel Hill and will compete at Solina Golf Club in the Southern Conference Championship from Apr. 27 to 29. The East Tennessean
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