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Johnson City
Friday, November 14th, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Second Harvest Food Bank held a grocery drive outside Elizabethton High School for SNAP recipients facing benefit disruptions – the event used six distribution lines to process hundreds of cars in a few hours. Volunteers from Carter County and local groups helped run the drive, and more events are planned this winter to support families in Northeast Tennessee. WCYB
- ➤ ETSU kicked off its annual Angel Tree initiative to help local children in need this holiday season. The program lets students, faculty & staff choose a child’s tag at a decorated tree in the Carrier Center and return donations by Nov. 18. The East Tennessean
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Impresión de Cultura: Latine Printmakers is a new show at ETSU’s Tipton-Ashe Gallery. The exhibit runs until November 21 and shows Latinx printmakers using old and new print methods— it celebrates community, heritage and the sharing of cultures. The East Tennessean
- ➤ ESUT grad and Country Music hall of famer Kenny Chesney's memoir Heart Life Music became a New York Times bestseller earlier this month. He will start his promotional tour at his alma mater in Johnson City — a project co-written with award winning journalist Holly Gleason — in the coming weeks. WFHG
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ ETSU unveiled its 2025 limited-edition holiday ornament to celebrate campus tradition and the evolution of Roy S. Nicks Hall—originally the Sherrod Library and now home to nursing and Appalachian studies. The hand-painted ornament by local artists is available for purchase at Bowman Jewelers and gives students and alumni a tangible link to ETSU’s history. The East Tennessean
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Ballad Health is offering free lung cancer screenings during Lung Cancer Awareness Month to help catch cancer early—low-dose CT scans are available for those at highest risk. WCYB
- ➤ Ballad Health will offer free low-dose CT lung cancer screenings in November for patients who have smoked 20 pack-years and have a physician’s recommendation. The screenings are part of lung cancer awareness month and are supported by the Ballad Health Foundation + aim to catch the cancer early. WCYB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Nov. 7, the Buccaneers faced the Lady Vols at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville and lost 97-47—extending Tennessee’s all-time lead in the series while ETSU players gained key experience. The team will host Claflin University at Brooks Gymnasium on Nov. 15. The East Tennessean
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jolabokaflod Celebration
3-5 p.m. — Shakti in the Mountains — $15 — Celebrate the joyful tradition of exchanging books and chocolate with cozy crafts and community spirit.
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Jingle 5K Night Run
7 PM - 1 AM — King Commons Park — Registration required — Experience the festive holiday lights while enjoying a fun evening run or walk with Santa and treats.
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Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Capone's — $20 — Experience a powerful performance by the resilient southern metal band after a long hiatus.
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Jeepin’ for a Claus
1-3 p.m. — Carver Recreation Center — Free toys for kids — Celebrate the season with Santa and enjoy free toys while capturing cherished moments.
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A Winter Gathering Yee Haw Style
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. — Yee-Haw Brewing Company — Free entry — Celebrate winter with fellow riders in a laid-back gathering focused on community and motorcycling fun.
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