Daily editionFriday, June 19th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of June.
Community
Good Samaritan Ministries is launching its Summer Food Program to help families facing food insecurity in Northeast Tennessee after school meals end.
The program offers food-box and meal-distribution events later this month and in July for school-aged children.
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Culture
The Love FM Summer Concert Series held its second free show yesterday at Celebration Church in Blountville as performers Andrew Ripp and Warren Peay performed.
The series will return on Thursday, July 16 at Highlands Fellowship in Bristol with Consumed by Fire & guest JJ Weeks.
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Johnson City Events
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.
The Fretliners Live Performance
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026 · 7-10 p.m. — Down Home — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music and local talent at this cozy venue.
Washington County Gospel Jubilee
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 · 6-9 p.m. — Magic Manor Theater — $10.00 — Family-friendly gospel music and clean comedy for all ages.