🌱 Patch AM: Community rallies for injured cyclist recovering at Johnson City Medical Center.

Hello again Johnson City! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Community rallies for injured cyclist recovering at Johnson City Medical Center.
• How did downtown Johnson City land on a national shortlist?

Also on today's calendar: A Great Christmas Present: A Membership in Scouting! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 73 and low of 60 degrees.
• Monday: Misty in the a.m.; clearing, temps: high: 74, low: 54.
• Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Donate for Tofik Beshir's Medical Care (gofundme.com) — A cyclist named Tofik Beshir is in the ICU at Johnson City Medical Center with serious brain trauma after a head-on collision, and his family is staying nearby during his uncertain recovery. Friends are seeking donations to help cover intensive care, long-term hospital stays, therapy, and living expenses as they support him in Johnson City.
   

• N. Oregon Coast's Downtown Astoria a Semifinalist in National Award (beachconnection.net) — Johnson City's own Connect Downtown Johnson City has been named a semifinalist for Main Street America's prestigious 2027 Great American Main Street Award, putting the city alongside just seven other communities nationwide. The recognition highlights years of work revitalizing downtown, boosting local businesses, and preserving historic character, with final winners to be announced in May 2027.
   

📸 Around Johnson City

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnson City

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• Live Trivia →
  Yee-Haw Johnson City, 126 Buffalo Street, Johnson City
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• IBN - Johnson City →
  Miso Teriyaki House, Johnson City
  11:30 am
• Code & Coffee (and cookies) →
  Spark Plaza, 404 South Roan Street, Johnson City
  4:00 pm
• Old Time Jam →
  Yee-Haw Johnson City, 126 Buffalo Street, Johnson City
  5:00 pm
• TRIDEV →
  Spark Plaza, 404 South Roan Street, Johnson City
  6:00 pm
Wednesday October 14
• TAYLOR SHUCK →
  The Down Home, 300 West Main Street, Johnson City
  7:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• IBN - Johnson City →
  Golden Corral, Johnson City
  11:30 am
• Tri-Cities Turtles Run Club →
  Yee-Haw Johnson City, 126 Buffalo Street, Johnson City
  5:45 pm
Friday October 16
• 2026 Appalachian Highlands Supply Chain and Digital Technologies Summit →
  ETSU Brinkley Center, 2001 Millennium Pl, Johnson City
• 2026 Appalachian Highlands Supply Chain and Digital Technology Summit →
  ETSU Brinkley Center, 2001 Millennium Pl, Johnson City
  8:30 am
• THE TWO TRACKS →
  The Down Home, 300 West Main Street, Johnson City
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 31
• A Great Christmas Present: A Membership in Scouting! →
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• When I lived in Noonday, Texas I worked hard to make sure my little niece and nephew didn't develop a fear of nature.
  My niece was more receptive of my efforts than my nephew was! I did eventually get him to hold bugs too! Here, Topanga is holding a large Eastern… (Nextdoor Camelot Two)
• If you have lost an Australian Shepherd, please call at 423-926-6822;
  or text 4235575326 or come by at 1403 Creek Drive. Think is Friday, Oct. 9 (Nextdoor Seminole Woods)

• TJX posted a job opening for Retail Merchandise Associate in Johnson City. Apply here.
• GPM Investments posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associate - Store 6061 in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jonesborough

• TriPride Parade and Festival, Absolutely Able Festival: Weekend events in the Tri-Cities (wjhl.com)
• Quiroga Tabbed MAC Men's Golfer of the Week (emueagles.com)
• 8 Tennessee Fabric Stores Where One Trip Can Cover An Entire Quilt Or Upholstery Project (takingthekids.com)

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• Boone sweeps team titles at Trailblazer Invitational (johnsoncitypress.com)

Ok Johnson City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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