Entertainment
ETSU-Con Draws Pop Culture Fans to Johnson City
Annual event at East Tennessee State University celebrates fandoms and geek culture.
ETSU Arts Students to Showcase Talents at Martin Center
Annual event highlights student performances, visual art, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Barter Theatre to Present World Premiere of 'Trains'
New play explores how the past disrupts a family's fragile stability.
Health
Animal Shelter Urges Pet Vaccinations After Distemper Case
Washington County-Johnson City Animal Shelter takes measures to prevent spread of deadly virus
Ketamine Therapy Clinic Offers Supervised Care in Johnson City
Patients receive ketamine treatment paired with guided therapy sessions to process trauma and manage symptoms.
New DO joins Ballad Health
Dr. Holly Nummerdor will specialize in family medicine.
Lifestyle
ETSU's Sherrod Library Celebrates America's 250th Anniversary
The library's rare collections event showcased historic books, maps, and more to mark the nation's milestone.
Johnson City Library Hosts Building with Lions Event
The public library is offering a variety of activities and programs this weekend.
Former ETSU President Paul Stanton Dies
Stanton led the university through a period of significant growth and transformation.
Business
Johnson City Brewing closing downtown location
Owners will not renew lease for Main Street Taproom
ETSU Receives $35M in State Funding for Infrastructure Improvements
University President Outlines Plans to Upgrade Aging Facilities and Boost Staff Salaries
ETSU Named One of Top 100 Midsize Employers by Forbes
University ranks 71st out of 500 midsize employers nationwide in prestigious survey.
Crime
Johnson City Man Arrested for Domestic Incident
Authorities responded to a domestic call on Huffine Road late Wednesday night.
Motorcyclist Injured in Crash on S Roan Street
Johnson City police report the incident occurred near the intersection of West Maple St. and S Roan St.
Chuckey Woman Arrested for Hit-and-Run
Authorities say the charges stem from a December 2025 vehicle crash on Liberty Hill Road.
