Daily editionTuesday, September 15th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of September.
Education
ETSU announced last week its largest college is now named the Phil and Martha Bachman College of Arts and Sciences following a $15 million gift from the Phil and Martha Bachman Foundation.
The funds will support student scholarships and capital projects like a new academic building and Brown Hall renovations.
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Health
Ballad Health addressed concerns over facility fees today by explaining that the charges help cover care costs for low-income patients and fund necessary hospital investments (only applicable to government programs).
No one earning below 225% of the federal poverty level is required to pay any fee.
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