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Johnson City
Friday, November 21st, 2025
Good morning, Johnson City. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Tri-Cities region is hosting a series of Christmas parades starting December 4th — Bristol at 7 p.m., followed by Marion on December 5th at 7 p.m. and Johnson City on December 6th at 10:30 a.m., with additional parades in Church Hill at 11 a.m., Rogersville at 4 p.m., Abingdon at 5:30 p.m., Kingsport at 6 p.m., Gate City at 7 p.m., Greeneville on December 7th at 2 p.m., and in Surgoinsville, Grundy, Elizabethton, Jonesborough, and Mount Carmel on December 13th. WCYB
- ➤ Speedway Children's Charities raised a record $1.2M for 93 local nonprofits during its Night of Smiles event at Bristol Motor Speedway — awarding the Jeff Byrd grant to Feeding Southwest Virginia to update its equipment for children in need. WCYB
- ➤ ETSU’s Bucky’s Food Pantry offers students, staff, faculty, alumni and retirees food and hygiene products through weekly food boxes and emergency kits available at Buc Ridge, the D.P. Culp Student Center, and the Kingsport Campus in Allandale—donors are encouraged to contribute items like rice and cooking oil as a food drive will take place this Saturday at the final football game to help stock the pantry. The East Tennessean
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ ETSU Department of Music is planning its annual Holiday Concert, Glory Shone Around, with over 250 musicians — students, faculty, and guest artists — set to perform at the Martin Center’s Grand Hall. The show will take place on Friday, December 5 at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday, December 6 at 4:00 and 7:30 p.m., with tickets available at the center's box office. The East Tennessean
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ EO, a local nonprofit, runs Project Health—a program that helps students aged 16 to 24 overcome barriers to entering healthcare by providing funds for tuition, books, and more. Funded by a three-year Department of Labor grant, the program has already supported over 50 students and aims to boost the region’s healthcare workforce. WCYB
- ➤ The ETSU Department of Music will host a free guest artist recital on Tuesday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. at Mathes Hall Auditorium, Room 107—guest violinist Dr. Miroslav Hristov and pianist Dr. Chih-Long Hu will perform works by Beethoven, Ravel and Grieg while featuring a composition by Dr. Maria Niederberger. The East Tennessean
- ➤ The Innovation Commons and the Department of Art and Design are closing the semester with a figure drawing workshop today from 3-6 p.m. in Ball Hall's third-floor drawing studio — a live model will be present and charcoal, supplies and paper are provided for students. The East Tennessean
- ➤ Student Activities and Organizations is hosting a workshop on recruitment and officer transitions on December 3 from 3-4:30 p.m. in the D.P. Culp Student Center Room 219—student organization leaders will learn key methods to recruit new members and plan smooth leadership handovers. The East Tennessean
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Buccaneers women’s basketball team cruised to a 69-31 win over the Claflin Lady Panthers on Nov. 15 at Brooks Gym as they built an early 41-14 lead and held Claflin to low scoring in each quarter—showing strong finishes despite a third-quarter lull. They will face Memphis on Nov. 22 to build on their performance. The East Tennessean
- ➤ ETSU women’s volleyball became SoCon Regular Season Champions after defeating Wofford 3—1 on November 14 at Brooks Gymnasium and finished with a 21—6 record overall and 15—1 in conference play. The team clinched the top seed for the SoCon Tournament, which begins today, and will play the winner of the match between Western Carolina and The Citadel on November 22 in Asheville. The East Tennessean
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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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