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Johnson City
Friday, May 8th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ronald McDonald House is expanding from 10 to 12 guest rooms to offer essential support to families in need. Leaders are asking for donations (and volunteers) to help meet growing demand. WCYB
- ➤ Roan Mountain State Park asked anglers to use catch and release only in the park until the youth trout tournament begins tomorrow at 1 p.m., while those wanting to keep fish should fish in the Doe River. WCYB
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ City leaders will review a property purchase and sale agreement on Sells Avenue near North State of Franklin Road for a planned Culver’s restaurant — the first in the Tri-Cities pending a 150-day due diligence period and three commission readings. WFHG
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The musical SIX will perform at ETSU Martin Center for the Arts’ Grand Hall from May 26–28 at 7:00 P.M. with doors opening at 6:00 P.M., telling the story of Henry VIII’s wives in a fun pop style in an 80-minute show (ages 10+ recommended). The East Tennessean
- ➤ The Kingsport Ballet Company presents VINCENT, an original contemporary ballet inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, at ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets start at $10 and new choreography additions are featured. The East Tennessean
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Project Search Signing Day was held Thursday at Science Hill High School for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event offered training in job and soft skills through workplace immersion and personalized job-search help at Johnson City Medical Center. WCYB
- ➤ ETSU’s Quillen College of Medicine was ranked 4th nationally by U.S. News and World Report for the percentage of graduates serving medically underserved areas — a 50-year commitment that officials say will continue to support local health. WCYB
- ➤ The Patricia E. Robertson Center opened this school year to support ETSU students with community resources; it hosted De-Stress Week activities with 150 participants and partnered with local groups, and it will offer a terracotta painting event and resume Crafting for a Cause in the fall. The East Tennessean
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health experts warn tick activity is rising in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia as warm weather increases outdoor exposure; they advise residents to wear protective clothing and check for ticks soon after being outdoors—measures that could help lower the risk of Lyme disease. WCYB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ ETSU softball team is in the SoCon Championship against Mercer in Chattanooga at 1 p.m. from May 6 to May 9 after playing Gardner-Webb at Betty Basler Field on April 28. The East Tennessean
- ➤ ETSU’s Ballad Health Spring Game took place on Saturday, April 25 at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium, where the offense and defense played separately and the defense ultimately won + fans cheered the outcome. The team will host Campbell University on Aug. 29 and Tusculum on Sept. 5. The East Tennessean
- ➤ ETSU’s Rocket League team advanced to the NACE Grand Finals for the first time in program history, earning an automatic bid to the spring round-of-32 tournament. Coach Jeff Shell said intensive practice and roster adjustments built the team’s chemistry and promise. The East Tennessean
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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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