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Thursday, August 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of August.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bristol man, Nathan Hunter Whitaker, 27, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for selling fentanyl that caused a death in early February 2023 in Sullivan County—officers arrested him on April 1 in Johnson City when they found drugs, cash, and over 130 firearms. WCYB
- ➤ Four people were arrested in Johnson City after an undercover operation at Mi Mi's Foot Massage and Aroma Therapy Spa and face charges for impersonating a licensed professional and prostitution—three are charged with additional counts of massage or exposing an erogenous area while one is charged with promoting prostitution, with the investigation starting after a hotline call about possible trafficking. WCYB
- ➤ An undercover TBI operation in Johnson City following a citizen complaint led state agents to arrest four women at Mi Mi’s Foot Massage on Princeton Road and Aroma Therapy Spa on Broyles Drive (the suspects are charged with impersonation of a licensed professional and prostitution) as the investigation continues. WFHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ETSU’s Department of Psychology and Institute for Integrated Behavioral Health will receive $3.7 million from the Bureau of Health Workforce to expand training programs, with $1.3 million enhancing substance use treatment efforts and $2.4 million supporting graduate training in the Quillen College for Medicine — benefiting over 100 students in rural areas. WFHG
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Johnson City leaders traveled to Nashville in July to ask the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation to designate Buffalo Mountain as a Tennessee Natural Area. City officials will meet with TDEC in Johnson City Friday to continue the process—if approved, the designation could bring a park ranger, more programs and amenities, and steps to preserve the land. WFHG
- ➤ State grants over $2 million are funding a new walking and biking trail in Jonesborough and an upgrade at Willow Springs Park in Johnson City— the trail will connect downtown to the city line and eventually join the Tweetsie Trail while the playground will add a splash pad and inclusive features. Local funds will match the grants as lawmakers expect the projects to boost the local economy and improve kids' health. WCYB
- ➤ Washington County deputies could soon assist with night patrols in downtown Johnson City as the police work with the sheriff's office — a move linked to a proposal to end alcohol sales after 1 a.m. to help reduce rising crime rates, with a public hearing scheduled today at 6 p.m. WCYB
SPORTS NEWS
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Meet the Mountains 2025
5-11 p.m. — Kinch Landing, Winged Deer Park — Free entry — Explore kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, and biking in stunning Northeast Tennessee.
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Repticon Johnson City 2025
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Holiday Inn Johnson City — Entry Fee Applicable — Explore reptiles and exotic pet supplies at this dedicated trade show.
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12th Annual Little Ironman Tribute Race
7-9 p.m. — Sulphur Springs Baptist Church — $25+ — Celebrate the legacy of Josh “Little Ironman” Adcock with a thrilling 5K, Fun Walk, and Mud Run in support of local families in need.
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Appalachian Fair
8 AM – 5 PM — Appalachian Fair — Affordable entry — Celebrate agriculture with entertainment and educational activities in the scenic foothills of Tennessee.
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Zac Top Live
8-10 p.m. — Appalachian Fair — Gate admission required — Enjoy a night of country vibes with Zac Top as he performs his new single ‘Cold Beer and Country Music’.
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Pasta-bilities Workshop
6-8 p.m. — Shakti in the Mountains — $15 per person — Discover the joys of making fresh handmade pasta with garden-fresh ingredients in a demonstration-style workshop.
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Beginner Blacksmithing: Steel Hooks
9:00-11:30 a.m. — The Inventor Center — Cost not specified — Create your own steel hooks while learning the art of blacksmithing with a seasoned expert.
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Bladesmithing: Railroad Spike to Knife
1-3:30 p.m. — The Inventor Center — Registration required — Get hands-on experience forging a knife from a railroad spike while learning about blacksmithing techniques.
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Jam in JC 2025
12-2 p.m. — King Commons Park — Free entry — Celebrate local culture with music, food, and art at this vibrant outdoor festival.
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