Daily editionWednesday, August 6th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of August.
Business
Premier Transportation announced that its motorcoach services will soon operate in the Tri-Cities as it opens a new 7000 square foot facility near I-26 and I-81.
General Manager Taylor Thomas said the expansion will add over 35 jobs in the area + improve service.
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Culture
East Tennessee State University released its documentary 'The ETSU Marching Bucs: A Comeback Story' that follows the band’s growth from a small group after the football program ended to an invitation to perform at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade + several staff, including director Joe Moore, previewed the film on Tuesday.
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Education
Families, former students, and staff gathered at Wise Primary School today to open a time capsule buried 25 years ago during the playground’s construction that contained newspapers, a VHS tape, letters, and a Backstreet Boys CD — a reminder of the community’s teamwork and long-lasting memories. The school will bury another capsule later this year for future generations to open in 2050.
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Health
ETSU’s Department of Psychology and Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health secured a $3.7 million grant from the Bureau of Health Workforce to boost substance use treatment and graduate training in behavioral health — the funds will train over 100 students for rural practice over the next four years.
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