Good morning, Johnson City.

Food City began its 'Friends and Pets in Need Holiday Food Drive' on November 5 in Blountville—customers buy marked bags with nonperishable food and pet food which they drop in store-front bins.

The drive will run through December 31 to support local hunger relief organizations and animal shelters.

Good Samaritan Ministries in Johnson City is preparing meals for Thanksgiving and Christmas and is asking for volunteers & donations of food and supplies to meet a nearly 30% rise in local need, with plans to serve families this holiday season.

WETS public radio is asking for donations as federal funding cuts created a $100,000 annual shortfall — station director Chad Barrett warned the shortfall could lead to job losses and cuts in national programming.

After a weekend fire, King University’s historic Sells Building lost much of its interior and became unsafe — university officials said it will be torn down by the end of November and replaced with a new facility in 18 to 24 months.

Martina Malek has been named the executive director of James H.

Quillen VA Medical Center after serving as acting director for 10 months—she will now oversee care for over 70,000 veterans in 41 counties.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

7:30-10:30 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Cost TBD — Experience the quirkiness and competition of a spelling bee in a lively and engaging environment.

Repticon Show - Johnson City, TN

9 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Holiday Inn Johnson City by IHG — Admission fee varies — Explore a vibrant marketplace for reptile and exotic pet lovers with a range of supplies and merchandise.

ETSU vs Central Arkansas Men's Basketball Game

5-7:30 p.m. — Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena — Check online for ticket pricing — Catch the exciting matchup between ETSU and Central Arkansas in a thrilling basketball showdown.

Glory Shone Around Holiday Concert

4-10 p.m. — ETSU Martin Center for the Arts — Ticketed event — Celebrate the holiday season with a mix of classic and contemporary music performed by a large ensemble of student and faculty musicians.