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Monday, August 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. WCYB
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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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.
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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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~ Socrates
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