Daily editionWednesday, July 8th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of July.
Business
Raising Cane's opened Tuesday morning in Johnson City where customers lined up since Monday night to receive gift baskets and win free Cane's.
Twenty winners earned free Cane's for a year + the store donated $2,000 to Washington County Animal Shelter and hired nearly 140 employees.
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Education
Yesterday, the Washington County Sheriff's Office hosted its fourth annual Champ Camp at the Appalachian Fairgrounds, where over 70 kids learned officer skills including K9 demonstrations, safety driving courses, and equipment reviews — the event was free through donations.
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Government
A Johnson City resident launched a website mapping prospective data center sites under the new zoning rules and identified two possible parcels at a 200-foot setback & none at 500 feet.
City officials plan to release the data at the July 16 meeting as residents request clearer guidance.
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Johnson City Events
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.
10 Years Reunion Concert
Friday, July 31st, 2026 · 7-9:30 p.m. — Capone's — Ages 18+ — Experience powerful live performances from the acclaimed rock band 10 Years as they celebrate their journey in music.