☀️ Today’s Weather
Overcast skies today with a high of 85°F and a low of 69°F — 23% chance of rain, so maybe keep an umbrella in the car just in case.
😄 Only in Johnson City
ETSU students have been gone for two months and downtown parking is still somehow a problem. Nobody knows why. Nobody asks questions.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: The Gray Fossil Site is also connected with what interactive science center?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
Johnson City Woman Charged After Allegedly Forcing Child Underwater
A Johnson City woman is facing charges after allegedly forcing a child underwater in Washington County, Tennessee. The incident drew attention from both the Johnson City Police Department and local media. More details, including the identity of the accused, are available at the source link below.
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Johnson City Juvenile Court Judge Candidates Speak on Initiatives
With an election on the horizon, candidates for Johnson City Juvenile Court judge recently shared their perspectives on key initiatives and priorities for the court. The race gives voters a chance to weigh in on the future direction of the local juvenile justice system. Head to the link below for the full Q&A.
Two Charged in Washington County After Death of Vulnerable Adult
Two individuals have been charged in Washington County in connection with the death of a vulnerable adult that occurred in April 2025. Authorities recently brought the charges forward in what appears to be the conclusion of a lengthy investigation. See the full story at the link below.
Hall of Famer Billy Wagner Gets Hometown Appy League Bobblehead Tribute
Baseball Hall of Famer Billy Wagner, who hails from the region, is being honored with a bobblehead tribute through the Appalachian League. The recognition celebrates Wagner’s remarkable career and his ties to the local community. Read the full story at the link below.
📅 Upcoming Events
Party in the Park – Carver Park
Date/Time: Thursday, July 23, 5–7 p.m.
Location: Carver Park, Johnson City
The Johnson City Parks and Recreation Department’s free weekly “Party in the Park” series continues at Carver Park. The events are free and open to all ages, with free popsicles and prizes given away at each stop.
Party in the Park – Legion Street Pool (Free Swim)
Date/Time: Thursday, July 30, 6–8 p.m.
Location: Legion Street Pool, Johnson City
The final installment of the City’s summer “Party in the Park” series wraps up at Legion Street Pool with a free swim night. The series is hosted by Johnson City Parks and Recreation and is free and open to all ages.
Now Now at Down Home
Date: August 9, 2026
Location: Down Home, Johnson City
Indie artist Now Now is scheduled to perform at Down Home in Johnson City. For tickets and more information, visit the Johnson City Convention & Visitor Bureau events page.
Read more at visitjohnsoncitytn.com
10 Years at Capone’s
Date/Time: Friday, July 31, 8 p.m.
Location: Capone’s, Johnson City
Rock band 10 Years is set to perform live at Capone’s in Johnson City. For tickets and additional details, check the link below.
The Farmer & The Chef
Date/Time: Sunday, August 30, 4–7 p.m.
Location: Blackthorn Club at the Ridges, Johnson City
This signature culinary event brings together regional chefs and locally grown fresh food in support of the mission to end food insecurity in Northeast Tennessee. For more information or to register, visit the Northeast Tennessee Food Bank event page.
📜 Today in Johnson City History
One hundred and twenty-five years ago today in 1901, The Comet ran a humorous item about a minister’s wife in West Virginia who had been married three times — to men named Robin, Sparrow, and Quayle — with two young Robins, one Sparrow, and three little Quayles in the household. One grandfather had been a Swann, another a Jay. They lived on Hawk Avenue, Eaglesville. The Comet noted that the author of the piece was “a lyre bird, and an interested relative of the family.” Nineteenth-century newspaper humor at its finest.
For more details, subscribe to the Today in Johnson City History newsletter by Rebecca Henderson.
🤝 Community Partners
🧠 Trivia Answer
Hands On! Discovery Center, a children’s science museum connected to the Gray Fossil Site that offers interactive exhibits for families.