Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wild Wing Cafe closed its Johnson City location Monday — all salaried managers are relocating to Farragut to revive the founders’ original vision. WCYB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ AT&T will soon launch FirstNet Fusion — a service that merges incompatible emergency systems — so first responders can better coordinate during crises. The product will add features like sending photos and videos to help crews assess situations more quickly. WCYB
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Wake Forest vs East Tennessee State Basketball Exhibition
7-8:30 p.m. — Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena — Charity event — Enjoy an exciting exhibition match while supporting local charities.
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The JackTown Ramblers Live Show
6-10 p.m. — Boones Creek Historical Trust Museum and Opry — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of Bluegrass music and comedy from The JackTown Ramblers.
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Elf The Musical
7:00 – 8:30 PM — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Tickets available — Experience a live adaptation of the holiday classic with dazzling stage effects and festive cheer.
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Elf The Musical
7-8:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the magic of the beloved holiday film transformed into a spectacular live theater event.
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MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
7:30-9:00 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Cost Info — Celebrate the timeless music of ABBA in a fun and nostalgic tribute concert.
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Book Club: The Russian Concubine
7-8:30 p.m. — Barnes & Noble — Free entry — Dive into a historical romance amid the chaos of 1920s China with spirited discussions and new faces.
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Gary Allan Live Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the outlaw charm of Gary Allan with his captivating vocals and dynamic performances.
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BST Gaming Con
11 AM – 8 PM — Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG — Vending show — The Tri-Cities' inaugural video game convention with special voice actors and gaming events.
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Ricky Melton Live Comedy Show
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Wallace Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the comedic storytelling and outrageous country music of Ricky Melton born from life’s absurdities.
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Beethoven and Blue Jeans Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Casual attire encouraged — Experience Beethoven's masterpieces with a laid-back vibe and exceptional guest performers.
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