Daily editionSaturday, August 29th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of August.
Community
The Appalachian Fair continues tonight as it marks its 100th anniversary with longtime farmer Dwight Loveday showing nearly a dozen of his well-cared-for sheep in the fair exhibits & community praise for the tradition grows.
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Culture
The Food City Watermelon Eating Contest returns to Appalachian Fair today as contestants compete to eat as much watermelon as possible without using their hands.
The contest — a 20-year favorite — is sponsored by Food City and will crown the winner based on who leaves the least fruit behind.
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Government
The Tri-Cities Airport said it would not renew its contract with Tri-Cities Aviation after a growth agreement could not be reached.
Instead, TRI will operate its own general aviation facility (Holston Point Aviation) to serve the community.
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