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Johnson City
Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bridge Home No Kill Animal Rescue is waiving adoption fees during Clear the Shelters Month to help dogs find homes—staff said some dogs have waited years, including one for six years. WCYB
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Pendelton Smith Road, a woman in an aggravated assault pulled her gun to recover her car keys from 39-year-old Eric Brian Rayon—who choked her as she stopped to help him with his car and left threatening voice mails—and he now faces charges for violating an order of protection plus false imprisonment. WFHG
- ➤ Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 24-year-old Zachary N. Miller on Sunday after finding multiple dead animals on Cash Hollow Road — he was charged with four counts of animal cruelty and is set to appear in court on Monday. WFHG
- ➤ Eric Brian Rayon, 39, was arrested Friday on Pendleton Smith Road after he allegedly choked a woman who came to help with gas and then she pointed a gun at him, and he now faces charges for aggravated assault, false imprisonment and violating an order of protection. WCYB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Appalachian Fair opened Monday with live music, rides on the midway and demolition derbies on select nights — workers loaded livestock and displays into the buildings over the weekend as contests took place before exhibits opened at 3 p.m. The fair will run for a full week of festivities. WFHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Milligan University ended six programs—journalism, film, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems and coaching and sports management—and allowed current students to finish their coursework for their degrees as it practices strong fiscal management. WFHG
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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