Daily editionSaturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
Culture
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.
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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.
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Government
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.
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Johnson City Events
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.