Good morning, Johnson City.

The Library will celebrate its 130th birthday on Thursday, May 1 from 6–7:30 p.m. with 13 special guest readers, cake, refreshments, and an exhibit in the Galleria that runs throughout May.

Jurassic Quest is underway at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend—Friday’s activities ended, today offers lifelike dinosaurs, real fossils, live shows and rideable dinosaurs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the event will continue on Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Sullivan County Property Assessor's office extended the deadline for residents to contest property values to next week after receiving multiple calls and messages—residents can call 423-323-6455 or walk in during office hours Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Repticon Johnson City 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

1-3:30 p.m. — The Inventor Center — Prerequisite required — Learn to forge beautiful Calla lilies in this intermediate blacksmithing workshop.