Daily editionWednesday, June 10th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of June.
Community
On Tuesday night, Wetlands Water Park hosted its annual Senior Swim Night for adults 50 and older from 6 to 8 p.m. Guests paid $5 for a kid-free evening to enjoy the flume slides and socialize (Jonesborough).
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Business
Raising Cane’s is set to open on July 7 in Johnson City & is hiring 140 employees starting at $15 an hour.
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Culture
The Library has partnered with the International Storytelling Center to host free summer storytelling events; on Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. award-winning Noa Baum will perform for adults (18+) and on Wednesday, July 8 at 6 p.m. Adam Booth will entertain kids and families at the Jones Meeting Center.
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Government
After closing on Monday, the downtown post office moved retail operations to a former CVS Pharmacy on North Roan Street while USPS transitioned its distribution center to the former Kennametal manufacturing facility on Roweland Drive (the front section now houses LensCrafters).
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Tri Cities Airport announced that Runway 5/23 is closed for repairs after a condition was found during Tuesday's inspection – officials have no timeline for reopening while Runway 9/27 remains in service.
Construction also began Tuesday on the premium parking lot, shifting visitors to economy lots.
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Tri-Cities Airport closed Runway 5/23 for evaluation and repairs after officials found a condition that needs attention.
Officials said the runway — with no reopening date set — will remain closed until repairs are complete, while Runway 9/27 stays open.
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Johnson City Events
NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals
Friday, June 12th, 2026 · 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.
Florencia & the Feeling: Fridays after Five
Friday, June 26th, 2026 · 7-11 p.m. — King Commons Park — Free entry — Experience the upbeat sounds of Johnson City's own Florencia & the Feeling as they perform live.
Live from Capitol Hall: The Dimestore Cowboys
Saturday, June 27th, 2026 · 8-10 p.m. — Capitol Hall — Tickets available — Experience the hard-hitting Appalachian sound of The Dimestore Cowboys as they deliver soulful lyrics and dynamic musicianship.
Modern Calligraphy for Beginners
Sunday, June 28th, 2026 · 2:00 – 3:30 PM — Rendezvous International Cafe — Check for pricing — Explore the art of modern calligraphy using a dip pen and ink in a cozy café setting.
Elizabethton River Riders vs. Johnson City Doughboys
Friday, July 10th, 2026 · 7-10 p.m. — TVA Credit Union Stadium - Cardinal Park — Check the cost — Enjoy an exciting baseball matchup between local teams.