☀️ Today’s Weather
Overcast skies today with a high of 83°F and a low of 56°F. A 14% chance of rain — keep an umbrella handy just in case.
😄 Only in Johnson City
Johnson City is one of the few places where the model train show at ETSU draws a bigger crowd than the actual trains that made the town famous in the first place.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: Johnson City officially received its Tennessee charter in the same decade the Civil War ended. What year was it chartered?
Answer: 1869 — Johnson City was chartered as a town in 1869, during a period of rapid growth tied to railroad expansion through East Tennessee.
🔝 Top Stories
Fatal Crash Reported on Unicoi Drive
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported one person was killed in a crash on Unicoi Drive on Thursday. Details about the circumstances of the collision have not been fully disclosed; authorities are investigating.
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Garland Farms Hosts 13th Annual Crawfish Boil to Benefit The Crumley House
Garland Farms recently held its 13th annual crawfish boil, with this year’s proceeds benefiting The Crumley House. The popular community tradition draws local residents together for food and fundraising in support of a local charitable organization.
📅 Upcoming Events
Fridays After 5 — Kickoff Night featuring Big Gun (AC/DC Tribute)
Date/Time: Friday, June 5, 2026 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: King Commons, 112 N. Commerce St., Johnson City
Downtown Johnson City’s free summer concert series returns with its first show of the season. Big Gun, an AC/DC tribute band, kicks off the eight-week lineup of live music on rock and roll night. The series runs every Friday in June and July and is free and family-friendly.
Read more at JohnsonCityTN.org
Lakeside Concert Series — Thursdays in June at Winged Deer Park
Date/Time: Thursdays in June, 6:30–8:30 PM (first concert June 6 featuring From the Edge)
Location: Winged Deer Park’s Goulding Amphitheatre, 199 Carroll Creek Road, Johnson City
The Lakeside Concert Series returns to Winged Deer Park for Thursday evening outdoor concerts throughout June. The free, all-ages event includes a kid zone, food trucks, games, giveaways, and more. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs.
Read more at JohnsonCityTN.org
TEDxJohnsonCity 2026
Date/Time: Friday, June 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Location: ETSU Martin Center – ETSU Foundation Grand Hall, 1320 W State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37614
TEDxJohnsonCity is an independent, community-led event that highlights real change agents in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. The annual gathering features speakers who share ideas and stories meant to inspire and ignite curiosity and community connection.
Read more at ETSU Martin Center
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