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ETSU is working to recruit more male students, which is genuinely impressive in a city where half the male population already drives past campus every day on the way to Pal’s.
🧠 Trivia Q&A
Q: Which ETSU college is located on the VA campus at Mountain Home?
A: Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, which is located on the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center campus at Mountain Home.
🔝 Top Stories
Johnson City Data Center Rules Heading for First Vote as Early as Next Week
Johnson City is nearing a milestone in its effort to regulate data centers, with new zoning rules expected to be presented to the planning commission on June 9. The committee has been working for nearly a year on two ordinances — one for zoning and one for noise — aimed at preventing issues like those caused by a noisy Bitcoin mine in nearby Limestone that shut down earlier this year. The full city commission is aiming to hold its three required votes in July and August.
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ETSU Hopes to Boost Male Enrollment as TCAT Sees Steady Growth
East Tennessee State University is actively working on strategies to increase male enrollment, a challenge being felt at colleges and universities across the country. Meanwhile, the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in the region is seeing a steady rise in its student numbers. The contrasting trends highlight shifting patterns in higher education locally.
Lakeside Concert Series Returns to Winged Deer Park
Johnson City Parks and Recreation’s Lakeside Concert Series is back for June, bringing four Thursday evenings of free live music to Winged Deer Park’s Goulding Amphitheatre at 199 Carroll Creek Road. Concerts run from 7–9 p.m. each Thursday in June, with the first performance featuring 20 Ride, a Zac Brown tribute band, on June 4. The events are free, open to all ages, and include food trucks, children’s activities, games, and free parking.
Johnson City Schools Approves 2027 Budget
Johnson City Schools recently approved its fiscal year 2027 budget, described by officials as “a fluid process.” The board also reviewed implications of a voucher reporting law and discussed upcoming building projects. For full budget details, readers are directed to the source.
Read more at Johnson City Press
📅 Upcoming Events
Fridays After 5 — BIG GUN (AC/DC Tribute Band)
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, Fridays After 5, kicks off its 2026 season with BIG GUN, an AC/DC tribute band. The series is free and open to all ages.
Read more at Downtown Johnson City
Lakeside Concert Series: 20 Ride — Zac Brown Tribute Band
Date/Time: Thursday, June 4, 2026 — 7:00–9:00 PM
Location: Winged Deer Park’s Goulding Amphitheatre, 199 Carroll Creek Road, Johnson City
The Lakeside Concert Series opens its 2026 season with 20 Ride, described as America’s #1 Zac Brown tribute band. The event is free and open to all ages. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs; free parking, concessions, a playground, food trucks, and activities for children are available on site.
Read more at johnsoncitytn.org
Fridays After 5 — Lucille Klement
Date/Time: Friday, June 12, 2026 — 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: King Commons, 112 N. Commerce St., Johnson City
The free summer concert series continues with a performance by Lucille Klement at King Commons in downtown Johnson City. Fridays After 5 is a free, family-friendly event.
Read more at Downtown Johnson City
Lakeside Concert Series: The Legacy Motown Revue
Date/Time: Thursday, June 25, 2026 — 7:00–9:00 PM
Location: Winged Deer Park’s Goulding Amphitheatre, 199 Carroll Creek Road, Johnson City
The Lakeside Concert Series continues with The Legacy Motown Revue performing at Winged Deer Park. The event is free and open to all ages.
Read more at johnsoncitytn.org
Fridays After 5 — The Maggie Valley Band
Date/Time: Friday, June 19, 2026 — 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: King Commons, 112 N. Commerce St., Johnson City
The free summer concert series continues with The Maggie Valley Band performing at King Commons in downtown Johnson City.
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