Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, Johnson City.
🏘️ Community
Repticon was held this weekend at the Holiday Inn in Johnson City where visitors saw reptiles, amphibians and exotic animals including raccoons, monkeys and lynx.
The family-friendly event provided hands-on displays and pet supplies — it has been held for over five years.
🎉 Johnson City Events
Submit an event →
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’.
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.
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.
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.
Spirits of the Carnival
6-9 p.m. — Tennessee Hills Brewstillery — Ticket required — Craft unique cocktails inspired by fairground flavors with charcuterie in a festive atmosphere.
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.
2025 Tennessee State Pickleball Championships
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. — Memorial Park Community Center — Registration fees apply — Compete for medals in various pickleball divisions across multiple skill levels.
Soggy Doggy: Dog Swim
10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Legion Street Pool — $5 per dog (2 dogs per handler) — Let your pups dive into a splash party with toys and fun at this dog-only swim event.
UMOJA Festival 2025
11 AM - 6 PM — King Commons Park — Free entry — Celebrate community unity with live entertainment and local flavors at the Umoja Festival.
Pierre Bensusan Concert
7:30 PM – 1:30 AM — Down Home — Tickets required — Experience the extraordinary guitar mastery of Pierre Bensusan bringing his unique sound to Johnson City.
🏠 Johnson City Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Johnson City Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Johnson City Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Johnson City.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.