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🌧️ Sunday, April 19, 2026: Rain. High 68°F, Low 45°F. 84% chance of rain. Grab an umbrella before you head out!
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Science Hill students are raising money for microscopes so they can study things too small to see — meanwhile, ETSU students are studying things that happened so long ago they may as well be invisible. Between the two, Johnson City’s got the full range of time covered.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: Johnson City’s beloved downtown music venue, The Down Home, is one of the most celebrated roots music clubs in the entire country. In what decade was The Down Home founded — and on what street is it located in Johnson City?
Answer: The Down Home was founded in the 1970s and is located on Main Street in downtown Johnson City.
🔝 Top Stories
Wine, Women & Shoes Raises Over $150K for Women’s Health
A recent fundraising event called Wine, Women & Shoes brought the Johnson City community together and raised more than $150,000 for women’s health and breast cancer screening. The annual event has become a popular charitable tradition in the region, drawing supporters from across the Tri-Cities area. Funds raised go toward helping local women access critical preventive health services.
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Johnson City Senior Center Receives Historical Marker
The Johnson City Senior Center was recently honored with a new historical marker recognizing its accreditation — a milestone that highlights the center’s long-standing commitment to serving the city’s older residents. The marker ceremony drew community members and local officials to celebrate the achievement. The Senior Center continues to serve as a vital hub for programs, services, and social connection for Johnson City seniors.
Read more at Johnson City Press
Junior League of Johnson City Hosts Annual Food Drive at Food City
The Junior League of Johnson City recently hosted its annual food drive at a local Food City location, collecting donations to support food-insecure residents in the community. The event is part of the organization’s ongoing mission to address food insecurity in the region. Shoppers were encouraged to donate non-perishable items as they entered or exited the store.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee CEO Wins National Award
The CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee has won a national award, bringing recognition to the Johnson City-based organization and its efforts to fight hunger across the region. Second Harvest serves a wide area of Northeast Tennessee and has been a cornerstone of food relief efforts locally, including during Hurricane Helene recovery. Details on the specific award and ceremony were not available at press time — visit the link for the full story.
Spell-A-Bration Raises Funds for Science Hill Microscope Lab
A fun community spelling competition called “Spell-A-Bration” was held recently to raise funds for a new microscope lab at Science Hill High School in Johnson City. The event brought together students, families, and community supporters in a friendly academic challenge format. The funds will go toward equipping students with modern scientific tools in the classroom.
Read more at Johnson City Press
Peppermint Farm Craft Market Makes Its Debut in Boones Creek
A new small-business craft market called Peppermint Farm recently made its debut in the Boones Creek area of Johnson City, offering local artisans and vendors a new venue to reach shoppers. The market is part of a broader trend of community-centered retail and handmade goods events taking root in the Johnson City area. Visitors can expect a variety of locally made products from area crafters and small business owners.
Read more at Johnson City Press
📅 Upcoming Events
Spring Sip & Shop at The Brew — Today, April 19, 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Head out this afternoon for a Spring Sip & Shop event at The Brew in Johnson City. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon of local shopping and refreshments. A great way to support local vendors and wrap up the weekend.
More info at Visit Johnson City
Will Reagan w/ Ivan Theva @ Fearless Coffee — Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Fearless Coffee & Kitchen, Johnson City, TN
Singer-songwriter Will Reagan takes the stage at Fearless Coffee & Kitchen, joined by Ivan Theva for a live music evening at one of Johnson City’s favorite local coffee spots. A great midweek night out for music fans.
Art·Struck 2026 — Saturday, April 25, 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Pavilion at Founders Park, 105 W. Main St., Downtown Johnson City
Art·Struck 2026 will be held at The Pavilion at Founders Park in downtown Johnson City, where dozens of local artists will have their works available for sale. The festival will feature a range of arts performances and hands-on activities for all ages, including mask decorating, bucket drumming, a weaving fence, and wand making, along with a chalk art competition and a street art throwdown where local artists will create graffiti-style art on-site. This is one of the region’s top community arts events, presented by the Johnson City Public Art Committee.
More info at johnsoncitytn.org
RESOUND — ETSU Gospel Choir — Saturday, April 25, 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 6:45 PM
Martha Street Culp Auditorium, Johnson City, TN
The ETSU Gospel Choir presents RESOUND, a live choral performance at the Martha Street Culp Auditorium on ETSU’s campus. A wonderful evening of uplifting music and community spirit.
More info at Visit Johnson City
Black Jacket Symphony: Performing Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet” — Thursday, April 30, 2026
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | 7:30 PM
ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City, TN
Black Jacket Symphony performs Bon Jovi’s “Slippery When Wet” at the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on April 30, 2026 at 7:30 PM. Black Jacket Symphony is known for its note-for-note, album-to-stage live recreations of classic rock albums. Tickets and more information are available through the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts box office.
More info at Visit Johnson City
Rail Jam! — Saturday, May 2, 2026
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Johnson City Railroad Experience — W King St, Johnson City, TN 37604
A free outdoor concert and museum event featuring live music from Jenny and the Weazels, Bratfolk, Ryan Brenard, and John Bill & the Academics. Food truck on site. Concerts and museum admission are completely free. Made possible by the Tennessee Arts Commission.
SHUCKED (Touring Broadway Musical) — Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | 7:00 PM
ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, Johnson City, TN
SHUCKED, the touring Broadway musical, comes to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on May 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM. SHUCKED is a Tony Award-winning comedy musical set in a small corn-growing town, blending country music with laugh-out-loud humor. Check the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts website for ticketing details.
More info at Visit Johnson City
Washington County Household Hazardous Waste Event — Date TBD
Washington County is hosting an upcoming household hazardous waste collection event, giving residents a safe and responsible way to dispose of chemicals, paints, batteries, and other hazardous household materials. Visit the link below for date, time, and location details.
More info at Johnson City Press
Holston Habitat’s Rally for Roofs Pickleball Tournament — Registration Open Until May 5
Holston Habitat for Humanity is hosting a “Rally for Roofs” Pickleball Tournament fundraiser. Registration is open now through May 5, 2026. Proceeds benefit Holston Habitat’s homebuilding and repair mission in the region. Visit the link for event date, location, and registration details.