Daily editionFriday, August 7th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of August.
Community
The Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors is offering free gate admission at Bays Mountain Park on August 16, with park hours from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. — note that program fees for planetarium shows and barge rides still apply.
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Education
East Tennessee State University is updating its 30th annual Pride tradition by launching new yard signs ahead of the fall semester.
The colorful signs feature the ETSU E logo plus mountain images and are free to pick up at designated locations.
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