Daily editionWednesday, May 20th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 20th of May.
Community
Boone Lake residents are forming a coalition to ask TVA to lower water levels at Watauga and South Holston, hoping the move will improve boating safety; the group will meet Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the BrightRidge center in Johnson City.
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Health
Ballad Health announced that construction is underway on a $72 million expansion of the emergency department at Johnson City Medical Center & the project will add more space and new technology to boost care for pediatric, adult, and trauma patients.
Construction will be phased through next year to limit disruptions for patients and visitors.
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