Daily editionWednesday, April 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
Community
The Bays Mountain Park Association reached the required 1,000 preorders to prompt state production of a specialty Tennessee license plate + all proceeds will fund park improvements and events, and the Friends of Bays Mountain organization will now submit details to the state.
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Government
Applications for the Tennessee Governor's Response and Recovery Fund are now open to provide financial help for Hurricane Helene recovery and future disasters.
Local governments, non-profits+businesses, farmers and foresters in 14 counties including Johnson must apply by May 31 using details from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency’s website.
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Health
Franklin Woods Community Hospital resumed services after a boiler failure disrupted operations over the past week—hospital officials said inpatient care, labor and delivery, and emergency admissions restarted on Monday at 1:15 p.m. Elective surgeries resumed on Tuesday and staff contacted patients about scheduling future procedures—Ballad Health confirmed full restoration.
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Sports
On April 18, ETSU men's tennis lost a close 4+3 match to the Furman Paladins over the Easter weekend, ending a season in which they held a 13-6 record.
The team plans to rebuild with returning players and aims to compete for a championship next season.
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Johnson City Events
Farm to Glass Cocktail Class
Thursday, April 24th, 2025 · 6-8 p.m. — Tennessee Hills Brewstillery — Costs vary — Enjoy a hands-on cocktail class featuring locally sourced ingredients paired with delicious bites.
Come From Away Musical
Monday, April 28th, 2025 · 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.
Come From Away Musical
Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 · 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.
Thirsty Orange Beer Festival
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 · 1-6 p.m. — Founders Park — $ — Sample over 150 unique beers and enjoy local craft brews at the 12th annual Thirsty Orange Brew Extravaganza.
Paint and Sip Night
Wednesday, May 7th, 2025 · 6:30-8:30 p.m. — Wild Wing Cafe — $35 — Unleash your creativity while enjoying a fun night of painting and sipping wine.
Repticon Johnson City 2025
Saturday, May 17th, 2025 · 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Holiday Inn Johnson City — Admission varies — Explore a dedicated reptile trade show featuring exotic pets, supplies, and more.
Intermediate Blacksmithing: Forged Calla Lilies
Sunday, May 18th, 2025 · 1-3:30 p.m. — The Inventor Center — Prerequisite required — Learn to forge beautiful Calla lilies in this intermediate blacksmithing workshop.