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Greetings Johnson City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Johnson City's Carnegie Hotel became a beloved 25-year landmark
  • What new limits did Johnson City police put on Flock cameras?
  • Why graffiti at a Johnson City HQ is reshaping a governor's race

Also on today's calendar: You Going To The Pool Tomorrow? and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 74, low: 48.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• A step back in time: Carnegie Hotel celebrates 25 years of service to the community (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City's Carnegie Hotel is marking 25 years as a locally loved landmark, with its owner crediting longtime staff and community support for the hotel's success. The independently owned property prides itself on a historic, "step back in time" atmosphere and close ties with neighbors like ETSU. Leadership says they hope the hotel's character and community role never change.
   

• SKY 5: Johnson City (wcyb.com) — Johnson City residents should know their police department has tightened internal rules on using its Flock Safety camera network, which includes more than 200 license plate readers around town. The news roundup also covers a Virginia child search, a Washington County, Virginia, overdose murder conviction, a TBI probe of a Washington County deputy, and a Tennessee gubernatorial candidate facing an attack website.
   

• Hatley condemns graffiti at campaign headquarters, outlines independent bid for governor (actionnews5.com) — An independent candidate for Tennessee governor says threatening graffiti at his Johnson City campaign headquarters has shaken his family but won't derail his run. He outlines a conservative, business-focused platform, stressing education, government transparency, and second chances while addressing past legal and tax issues. He's also pushing for a televised debate with major-party rivals.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone seen this pretty girl around in the last few days?
    East Hillcrest Drive area. Her name is Queenie. I last saw her Thursday evening. She typically stays close by in 700 block of E. Hillcrest. She… (Nextdoor Freedom Hall)
  • I post a lot of spiders.
    I love spiders. I get a lot of comments about how much someone hates a spider. I've been blocked and muted because some people can't even stand to… (Nextdoor Camelot Two)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Cafe Associate in Johnson City. Apply here.
  • Quipt Home Medical posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Jonesborough

  • 9 Tennessee Country Markets Ready For Your Holiday Baking Needs (takingthekids.com)
  • National Storytelling Festival is back to celebrate one of Jonesborough's favorite pastimes (johnsoncitypress.com)

Gray

  • This Tennessee Butcher Shop Keeps The Cases Full Of Fresh Cuts Worth Stocking Up On (takingthekids.com)

Elizabethton

  • Rhubarb Mercantile now open in downtown Elizabethton (elizabethton.com)
  • Carter County Health Department to offer free flu shots Oct. 20 (elizabethton.com)
  • Local Imagination Library branches see increase in donations, interest after Dolly Parton's death (wjhl.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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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