Good morning, Johnson City.

Residents gathered at Winged Deer Park on Labor Day to enjoy water sports, picnics, and sunny weather, marking the unofficial end of summer.

Neighbors turned the day into a fun community event — a warm goodbye to the season.

A fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 11E (near Grandview Elementary School in Jonesborough) occurred Saturday and closed part of the road for nearly three hours; the Washington County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident (details pending).

Surgoinsville Middle School teacher Josh Fritts started the Screaming Eagles program to help students learn music by playing instruments and singing songs they choose—high schoolers who took the class now perform at local venues and earn money from gigs.

College football season started this weekend with wins for the ETSU Bucs, UT Vols, and Emory & Henry Wasps—while the VA Tech Hokies lost to South Carolina.

ETSU beat Murray State 45—17, UT defeated Syracuse 45—26 at Neyland Stadium, and the Wasps won 45—17 over Glenville State.

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.

Date Night in the Flower Field

6-8 p.m. — Harvey Family Farm — $75 per couple — Enjoy an intimate evening surrounded by blooms with a charcuterie spread and bouquet-picking experience.

Laniidae Live Concert

9-10:30 p.m. — Capone's — Ticket info not specified — Experience an incredible night of music featuring Laniidae, Mind the Drive, and The Dirty Secrets.

Shirefest

2-4:30 p.m. — Johnson City Public Library — Free entry — Celebrate the charm of the Hobbits’ Shire with storytelling, live music, and family-friendly festivities.

Sip into Fall: Seasonal Cocktail Making

6-8 p.m. — Tennessee Hills Brewstillery — Cost not specified — Celebrate the arrival of fall with cocktails and mini charcuterie boards featuring warm spices and local flavors.

Contra Dancing at Mulligan's

6-8 p.m. — Mulligan's Irish Pub — Free entry — Experience the joy of classic contra dancing with guidance from the Jonesborough Historic Dancing Society.

Appalachian Fair Home Show

12-6 p.m. — Appalachian Fair — Free admission — Discover local and national vendors showcasing home improvement ideas and products.