Daily editionWednesday, September 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Johnson City.
The Daily Johnson City Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of September.
Community
Crews in Jonesborough are close to finishing the new eight-foot-wide First Frontier Trail — built to link local pedestrians and cyclists to Johnson City and the ten-mile Tweetsie Trail.
Officials say the work brings the community closer to a fully connected regional trail network.
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Culture
ETSU will host a weeklong celebration called ‘For the Love of Dolly: A Celebration of Life — Legacy’ for students and community members starting this week.
The events will include panel talks, an open mic, a Friday drone show and a tribute banner opportunity to honor Dolly.
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Government
Water and Sewer Services of Johnson City began work at South Pickens Bridge Road at Boone Drive on Monday and will close the road daily from 7 am to 7 pm until Sept. 25 for essential water and sewer repairs + detours are in place while emergency vehicles are limited.
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