Daily editionFriday, June 26th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of June.
Community
At Civitan Park on Thursday night, community members gathered to honor Riley and Maggie Blevins, who lost their lives in a Christmas Day fire, and announced that June 25 will be celebrated as Riley and Maggie Day with memorial trees, benches + a bronze plaque.
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Jeremy Beachner completed 250 golf holes today to raise nearly $5K for PGA Hope, a program that helps veterans learn the game and build community.
He began at 5:45 a.m. and finished at 9:17 p.m. at the local course.
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Business
On Tuesday, BrightRidge approved a $287M fiscal 2027 budget that kept local electric and broadband rates flat while funding substation upgrades and campus expansion near Boones Creek — initiatives meant to boost reliability amid regional growth.
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Culture
Carter County's Roan Mountain Rhododendron Festival was named an official state festival this weekend — state and local leaders celebrated its 600-acre display of blooming Catawba rhododendrons.
Organizers plan the next event.
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Johnson City Events
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.
Danville Otterbots vs. Johnson City Doughboys
Friday, July 24th, 2026 · 7-10 p.m. — TVA Credit Union Stadium - Cardinal Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch the Danville Otterbots take on the Johnson City Doughboys in exciting live baseball action.