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Johnson City
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Harvest Food Bank is seeking volunteers to pack summer food boxes with breakfast and lunch for kids in Northeast Tennessee. The organization aims to distribute 300,000 boxes at multiple sites across the region later this summer. WCYB
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A GasBuddy survey shows TN gas prices dropped 5 cents to about $4.11 per gallon this week + giving local drivers some summer travel relief. In contrast, prices in Virginia rose 6.3 cents to $4.36 per gallon. WFHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Washington County schools are working to meet the new $50,000 minimum teacher salary (starting this fall) by considering job cuts and service changes to help cover local funding gaps as state funds boost pay. WCYB
- ➤ Strongwell Corporation chairman John Tickle and wife Ann donated $34 million to King University to fund a new four-year honors college and upgrade campus facilities — the college will accept applications this fall with classes beginning Fall 2027. 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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NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Friday, Jun 12 - Sunday, Jun 14 — Bristol Dragway — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling drag racing at one of the NHRA's top tracks with exclusive amenities and hospitality.
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