Daily editionThursday, July 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 23rd of July.
Economy
Shearer’s Foods will close its Bristol facility on July 31, affecting about 155 employees.
The company will keep team members on payroll through Sept. 26 and host onsite job fairs to connect them with new opportunities.
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Education
Finalists for statewide education honors were announced on Wednesday, July 22, with two local educators recognized.
Tusculum View Elementary School Principal Lana Luttrell & Elizabethton City Schools Director Travis Thompson were named for Principal and Supervisor of the Year categories.
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Health
Ballad Health announced it purchased 15 acres for a new Unicoi County Hospital and will hold a groundbreaking on August 19 to rebuild the facility damaged in the 2024 flood.
The replica hospital will cover 40,000 sqft with 10 beds, costing $25 million (FEMA and TEMA funded most of it).
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Johnson City Events
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.