Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
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
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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.
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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.
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