Daily editionWednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
Community
Bob from Minnesota spent the past 7 months volunteering to help after Helene devastated our region but was robbed just 100 miles from the Tri-Cities, losing $5,800 and forcing him to sleep in his car while searching for work.
He now operates heavy machinery on local rebuilding projects and gets support from community groups + First Christian Church and Smoky Mountain Strong God and Country.
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A Johnson County animal rescue organization makes weekly trips to Bristol to offer a 'pay what you can' spay-neuter service for local residents—helping to reduce pet overpopulation and shelter euthanasias.
The program partners with the Bristol Humane Society to ensure pets receive necessary care.
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Government
Governor Bill Lee visited Johnson County Tuesday to check on Helene recovery progress after Highway 421 reopened less than three months after the storm washed away ten road sections.
State officials said emergency reforms helped speed up repairs while Mayor Larry Potter praised state and local efforts and urged careful use of taxpayer money.
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Johnson City Events
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.
Travis Stevenson Comedy Show
Friday, May 30th, 2025 · 9-10 p.m. — Wallace Theatre — Ticket prices not listed — Experience a night of fast-paced humor and social commentary with Travis Stevenson and his lineup of hilarious comics.