Daily editionWednesday, September 16th, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of September.
Government
The Unicoi County Animal Shelter is reporting major building issues after its nearly $1 million rebuild with no air conditioning in the kennels and flooring that is hard to keep sanitary—its director said funds for a spay/neuter suite may need to be redirected to fix these problems.
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Health
ETSU’s Department of Campus Recreation unveiled a new outdoor fitness court Monday near William B. Greene Jr. Stadium that features seven full-body workout stations and is part of the National Fitness Campaign to offer an accessible exercise space.
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Sports
Area 32 Goats, the Special Olympics flag football team, is set to represent Tennessee at the NFL Experience Weekend in Nashville.
The team has practiced every Sunday for six weeks and was chosen as Tennessee’s sole representative by Area 32 director Kelly Middleton.
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