Towne Acres Elementary celebrates Pi Day with math-themed fun
Fifth graders at the Tennessee school mark 3.14 with contests and activities.
Johnson City Man Arrested on Child Exploitation Charge
Salvation Army Opens White Flag Shelter in Johnson City
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.
Entertainment
Southern Momma Comedy Tour Hits Jonesborough
Comedian Darren Knight and special guest Nicole Starnes to perform at historic Jackson Theatre.

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.
Lifestyle
Four Local Students Win DAR American History Essay Contest
The Ann Robertson Chapter of the DAR recognized the winners of its annual essay competition.

East Tennessean Hosts Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
Funds raised will directly benefit the student newspaper and media center.
Johnson City Native Reflects on Tennessee Tech Student Trustee Role
Graduate student shares insights from serving on university's governing board.
Business
Johnson City Brewing Company to Close Main Street Location
Brewery forced to vacate building as owners decide not to renew lease

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
Politics
Antioch Road Rezoning Sparks Community Concerns
Residents Voice Opposition to Proposed Changes for 48 New Homes

Johnson City Planning Commission Approves 48-Home Rezoning Despite Resident Backlash
Woodhill subdivision residents strongly opposed the new development on Antioch Road.
Science Hill High School students protest ICE during walkout
Students left class to demonstrate against Immigration and Customs Enforcement