☀️ Today’s Weather
Sunday, June 14 — Rain with a high of 86°F and a low of 66°F; 28% chance of rain. Keep an umbrella handy!
😄 Only in Johnson City
ETSU just launched a graduate degree in disaster sciences — which makes sense, because if you want to study extreme weather, flooding, and environmental chaos, you might as well just look out the window on any given spring afternoon on the hill.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: Near Elizabethton, what historic site is tied to the Overmountain Men?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
ETSU Introduces New Disaster Science Graduate Program
Launching in fall 2026, ETSU’s new Master of Science in Environment, Health and Disaster Sciences is the first program of its kind in Tennessee. It brings together public health, geosciences, environmental science and disaster research into one interdisciplinary graduate degree. The program is available both online and on campus, giving students flexibility while also creating opportunities for field-based research and applied learning experiences.
Read more at Johnson City Press
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Johnson City Property Tax Increase Heads to Final Reading
A proposed property tax increase for Johnson City is moving toward a final vote, drawing public attention and concern from residents. The proposal has been at the center of ongoing budget discussions that also include funding for a new aquatic center. Readers are encouraged to follow the vote closely as it moves through the commission process.
Read more at Johnson City Press
WCSO Holds First Bark & Blue 5K and Dog Jog
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office held its inaugural Bark & Blue 5K and Dog Jog, bringing together community members and their four-legged friends for a fun local run. The event marks a new community engagement effort from the sheriff’s office. Details on results and participation were not immediately available.
Washington Co./Johnson City Animal Shelter Hosting VIP Adoption Event
The Washington County and Johnson City Animal Shelter is hosting a special VIP (Very Important Pet) adoption event, giving community members a chance to meet and adopt cats and dogs currently in the shelter’s care. The event is an opportunity for local families to find their next furry companion. Visit the shelter or check with WJHL for event timing and details.
📅 Upcoming Events
TEDxJohnsonCity — Friday, June 26, 2026
TEDxJohnsonCity is scheduled for Friday, June 26, 2026, at 6:00 pm. It is an independent, community-led event that was introduced to the region in the summer of 2023. For full details on speakers and venue, visit the event listing.
More info at Visit Johnson City
Juneteenth Community History Harvest — Coming Up in June
A Juneteenth Community History Harvest event is listed among upcoming Johnson City area events. Juneteenth is observed on June 19. Visit the Johnson City Convention & Visitor Bureau events page for date, time, and location details.
More info at Visit Johnson City
Now Now — July 10, 2026
Now Now is listed as a coming event on July 10, 2026 in Johnson City. Visit the Visit Johnson City events page for venue and ticketing information.
More info at Visit Johnson City
DR. ENUF Presents Drake Brock & The Brockabillies
DR. ENUF presents Drake Brock & The Brockabillies is among the upcoming events listed on the Johnson City Convention & Visitor Bureau’s events calendar. Visit the events page for date, time, and location details.
More info at Visit Johnson City
2026 CACFP Educator Training: Nourish & Flourish — Johnson City, TN
The 2026 CACFP Educator Training: Nourish & Flourish is an upcoming event in Johnson City, TN. Visit the Eventbrite listing for specific date, time, location, and registration details.
Sunny War — Live at The Cardinal Music Hall | June 27
Sunny War is scheduled to perform live at The Cardinal Music Hall on June 27. Visit the Eventbrite listing for ticket and start time information.
S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp — Ongoing
A S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp is listed among upcoming Johnson City area events. Visit the Visit Johnson City events page for dates, location, and registration details.
More info at Visit Johnson City
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🧠 Trivia Answer
Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park, the site where the Overmountain Men mustered before their march to the Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780.