Daily editionTuesday, September 9th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 9th of September.
Community
State and local leaders handed checks to volunteer fire departments serving Sullivan, Johnson, Hawkins, Carter, Washington, and Unicoi counties in Northeast Tennessee during a luncheon in Blountville on Friday.
The one million dollar grant will help the groups buy equipment to keep communities safe—officials said.
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Education
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Tennessee schools will add firearm safety lessons that cover safe storage, what to do if a firearm is found, and school safety—curriculum approved by the Departments of Education and Safety and the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission—and these lessons will be taught from the selected starting grade through grade 12 using classroom instruction, videos, or online tools.
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Health
Thirteen doctors at Mountain Region Family Medicine in Kingsport and Gate City are expressing deep concerns about patient abandonment as they plan to sever ties with State of Franklin Healthcare Associates on September 30.
They stated in a letter to the board and physician shareholders that they have not received patient lists or fully informed their patients—raising worries about ongoing care.
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Sports
Tennessee beat ETSU Bucs 72-17 in their season home opener in Knoxville — the Volunteers will face Georgia at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday while ETSU travels to West Georgia this weekend.
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Johnson City Events
Sorghum Festival and Breakfast
Saturday, September 13th, 2025 · 8 a.m.–4 p.m. — Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site — $10 with breakfast, $6 without — Experience traditional sorghum making, enjoy local music, and savor a delicious biscuit and gravy breakfast.
Pierre Bensusan Concert
Sunday, September 14th, 2025 · 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
Thursday, September 18th, 2025 · 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
Saturday, September 20th, 2025 · 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
Sunday, September 21st, 2025 · 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
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025 · 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
Thursday, September 25th, 2025 · 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
Friday, September 26th, 2025 · 12-6 p.m. — Appalachian Fair — Free admission — Discover local and national vendors showcasing home improvement ideas and products.
ETSU Buccaneers vs. Mercer Bears Football Game
Saturday, September 27th, 2025 · 5:30-7:00 p.m. — William B. Greene Jr. Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling NCAA Division I clash between the Buccaneers and the Bears.
The Carden Circus
Sunday, September 28th, 2025 · 12-2:30 p.m. — Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena — Ticket details available — Experience the excitement of Carden International Circus in Johnson City.