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Saturday, June 28th, 2025
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Beginner Blacksmithing: Steel Hooks Workshop
1-3:30 p.m. — The Inventor Center — Cost info not provided — Forge unique steel hooks while exploring blacksmithing history and techniques with expert Brenden Bohannon.
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Intermediate Blacksmithing: Forged Calla Lilies
1-3:30 p.m. — The Inventor Center — Prerequisite skills required — Learn to forge beautiful Calla lilies from bar stock in this hands-on intermediate class.
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Some Old Friends - Tuesday Tunes
5:30-7 p.m. — The Philosopher's House — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of musical nostalgia with friends in a cozy venue.
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Johnson City Doughboys vs. Kingsport Axmen
7-10 p.m. — TVA Credit Union Stadium — Check website for price — Catch an exciting baseball showdown with local teams in Johnson City.
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Bristol State Liners vs. Kingsport Axmen
5-8 p.m. — TVA Credit Union Stadium - Cardinal Park — Buy tickets — Come watch an exciting clash between local teams in a vibrant stadium atmosphere.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
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