☀️ Today’s Weather
Overcast skies today with a high of 92°F and a low of 73°F; 31% chance of rain — keep an umbrella handy just in case.
😄 Only in Johnson City
Johnson City gets a data center survey, nearly 6,000 people respond, and the number one concern is noise — which is impressive for a city where everyone somehow still parks next to the one loud HVAC unit at the shopping center without complaint.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Question: This Johnson City high school traces its roots to the Science Hill Male and Female Institute. What is it?
Answer at the bottom of today’s newsletter.
🔝 Top Stories
📅 Upcoming Events
Into the Fire: Jurassic Art Jam
Into the Fire: Jurassic Art Jam is taking place on July 21 at Johnson City Public Library in Johnson City, TN. For full details, visit the event page.
More info at visitjohnsoncitytn.com
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Johnson City Doughboys vs. Bluefield Ridge Runners
The Johnson City Doughboys take on the Bluefield Ridge Runners on July 21 at TVA Credit Union Ballpark in Johnson City, TN. Visit the event page for game time and ticket information.
More info at visitjohnsoncitytn.com
Fridays After 5 — Free Summer Concert Series in Downtown Johnson City
King Commons Park hosts Fridays After 5, Downtown Johnson City’s free summer concert series featuring live music, local drinks, family fun, and the perfect way to kick off your weekend. The series runs Fridays from 6:30–8:30 PM through July 31 and is free to attend. The July 24 performer is listed in the full 2026 lineup — check the event page for details.
More info at visitjohnsoncitytn.com
S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp (Session 2)
The second session of S.T.E.A.M. Summer Camp runs July 21st–24th. For questions regarding the Summer Camp, you can call (423) 631-5273 between 10:00 AM–4:30 PM Tuesday–Saturday. Visit the link below for registration details.
More info at visitjohnsoncitytn.com
The Collective × Umoja Event — Downtown Johnson City
On July 23 at 7 pm, The Collective is partnering with Umoja for an upcoming event in downtown Johnson City — an evening of fine attire, poetry, cocktails, and good music. Visit the link below for ticket and venue details.
More info at visitjohnsoncitytn.com
📜 Today in Johnson City History
Today in Johnson City History
One hundred and twenty-five years ago today in 1901, a social column in The Chattanooga Sunday Times noted that the superintendent of the Erwin National Fish Hatchery had taken two Johnson City women out to see the operation. The hatchery was officially established in 1897 and is still in operation today — one of the older continuously operating federal fish hatcheries in the country.
For more details, subscribe to the Today in Johnson City History newsletter by Rebecca Henderson.
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🧠 Trivia Answer
Science Hill High School, one of the oldest and most storied high schools in East Tennessee with roots going back to the 19th century.