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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of June.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • ➤ Rafting companies in Unicoi County are closed for the season because CSX railroad construction in Erwin has blocked key access points on the Nolichucky River since storm Helene struck nine months ago. Local business owners hope grant support for river cleanup + a renewed focus on their economic impact will help the rafting industry recover when repairs resume.  WCYB

CRIME NEWS

  • ➤ An Elizabethton man, 19-year-old Austin G. Morris, was arrested Wednesday after his pickup truck crashed while he fled deputies on Sunday + he faces charges of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, and evading arrest while he and two passengers were taken to a hospital.  WFHG

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ At the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the Pick Along camp ran this week and gave young musicians ages 10 to 16 a chance to explore music by playing different instruments. On Friday—when the campers held a recital—the group played various songs in group and solo performances.  WCYB

ECONOMY NEWS

  • ➤ Tourism in Tennessee broke revenue records in 2024 with nearly 150 million visits and over $31 billion in revenue—Tennessee Department of Tourist Development data showed. Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association officials reported the region achieved its strongest first-quarter performance ever in 2025.  WFHG

SHOP NEWS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • Red, White & Paint Night

    6:30-8:30 p.m. — Wild Wing Cafe — $35 — Celebrate Independence Day with a fun paint and sip night led by a local artist.

    Wed, 7/2/25

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  • Bristol State Liners vs. Danville Otterbots

    7-10 p.m. — TVA Credit Union Stadium - Cardinal Park — Tickets available — Catch the exciting matchup between the Bristol State Liners and the Danville Otterbots.

    Sat, 7/5/25

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  • Fridays After 5

    6:30-9:30 p.m. — King Commons Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music and local flair in Downtown Johnson City’s vibrant summer concert series.

    Fri, 7/11/25

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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