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Also on today's calendar: Key Ceremony for Army SPC Christopher Brooks and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why are elevator jokes so good ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. ETSU's weekly fall color reports to return next week (etsu.edu) — Starting Friday, Sept. 11, ETSU in Johnson City will resume its weekly Fall Color Reports, giving you detailed forecasts on when and where to catch peak foliage across Northeast Tennessee and the Appalachian Highlands. Local experts will break down how weather and elevation shape the colors, plus share specific viewing recommendations and a featured tree each week to help you plan autumn outings.
2. College students coming back to school leaves impact on downtown businesses (johnsoncitypress.com) — Downtown Johnson City shops are seeing a welcome surge in customers as ETSU and Milligan students return, boosting sales after a slow summer. Local business owners describe higher foot traffic, stronger revenues, and a livelier streetscape, underscoring how much the college crowd shapes the city's economic and social energy each fall.
3. 13 Beautiful Cities In Appalachia Where $2,000 A Month Covers Retirement (moneydigest.com) — If you're weighing retirement options, Johnson City stands out here for its relatively low living costs, modest rents, and especially cheap utilities compared with national averages. The piece also highlights 50-cent senior fares on Johnson City's public transit and Tennessee's lack of tax on retirement income, helping local residents and would‑be newcomers see how far a $2,000 monthly budget can stretch.
4. ETSU rolls past Tusculum for first win of season (johnsoncitypress.com) — ETSU football fans in Johnson City can celebrate a dominant 48–14 home win over Tusculum, powered by big nights from quarterback Mason Mims and running back T.J. Peyton. The Bucs' balanced offense and improving line helped secure their first victory of the season, giving local supporters early optimism for the schedule ahead.
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