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Wednesday, May 6th, 2026

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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.

CULTURE NEWS

  • A valuable highway marker honoring Daniel Boone is missing from Old Gray Station Road. Boones Creek Historical Trust is seeking donations over $2,600 & tips to replace the landmark and preserve local history.  WFHG
  • Strings of Green, a family band featured in last Christmas's News 5 Spirit of the Season, is competing in an online vote contest for a chance to perform at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival. Supporters must vote by today to help the band advance.  WCYB
  • Johnson City's free summer concert series Fridays After 5 begins on June 5 at King Commons Park with eight family-friendly shows featuring The Maggie Valley Band, Donnie and the Dry Heavers and Florencia and the Feeling. The series runs until July 31 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  WFHG

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Garland Farm Crawfish Boil

    12-5 p.m. — Garland Farm Estates — $50 per person, kids 16 & under free — Indulge in a spicy crawfish boil while enjoying live music and supporting a great cause.

    Sat, 5/30/26

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  • The Barefoot Movement Live Show

    Time range unspecified — Down Home — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging live performance with delightful artist interactions and fantastic music.

    Fri, 6/5/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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