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🌱 Patch AM: How much does Tri-Cities Airport really pump into Johnson City’s economy?
Also, don't miss Boy Scout Troop 237 on the Johnson City Patch calendar
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 much does Tri-Cities Airport really pump into Johnson City's economy?
- How are the injured Milligan cyclists at Johnson City Medical Center doing?
- How two brothers are reshaping ETSU football's chemistry this season
Also on today's calendar: Boy Scout Troop 237 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Couple of showers, t-storms, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Study: Tri-Cities Airport supports 2,100 jobs, $289M in economic activity (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City travelers are a core part of Tri-Cities Airport's market, helping support about 2,100 jobs and $289 million in economic activity in 2024. A new study shows visitor spending through TRI pumped roughly $96 million into local hotels, restaurants, and businesses, with strong passenger growth and millions in tax revenue benefiting Northeast Tennessee communities. 
2. Benfield's traffic violations go back to Florida in 1990 (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City readers are following the recovery of Milligan University cyclists still hospitalized at Johnson City Medical Center after last week's deadly Carter County crash. This piece details the victims' improving conditions, the driver's decades-long history of traffic offenses, and the latest on his bond and upcoming court dates.
3. ETSU Football heads into season with a family connection (wcyb.com) — ETSU football in Johnson City is kicking off its season Saturday with an especially local twist: brothers Charlie and Sam Browder will play their first college game together. The Kingsport natives say their long-built chemistry and family ties are helping them adjust to the Bucs' roster and prepare for Campbell.
4. Appalachian Fair's 100th anniversary is a piece of cake (johnsoncitypress.com) — A Johnson City cake artist helped judge — and bake for — the Appalachian Fair's 100th anniversary celebration, highlighting local talent on a big regional stage. The story walks you through the cake competition, the special centennial cake served to fairgoers, and how newcomers to the region are embracing this end-of-summer tradition.
5. University of Tennessee auditors could not find the data behind a landmark naltrexone-in-pregnancy study (dmnews.com) — Some addiction-treatment clinics in Johnson City adopted pregnancy care approaches influenced by a disputed naltrexone study, raising questions about how research oversight reaches local practice. The article unpacks the University of Tennessee audit, experts' concerns, and why the paper remains in print with only a brief correction, even as its methods face scrutiny.
📸 Around Johnson City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnson City
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★ Featured events ★
- Boy Scout Troop 237 →
Carver Park Rec. Center, 322 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City
7:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
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Other local events
- ITMS Volleyball vs. Sullivan East
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
5:00 pm - ITMS Football vs TN Middle @ ITMS
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
6:00 pm - ITMS Girls Soccer @ Sullivan East
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
6:00 pm - Bio Lab, GTH, 1st and 2nd, SH
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
7:00 am - Topper Tailgate, 5:30-6:30PM, Old Athletic Fields, SH
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
5:30 pm - Hands On! Discovery Center: FREE FAMILY Workshop: Be a Chemist →
Hands on Discovery Center Summit Leadership @ 3515 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN
10:00 am - ITMS XC @ Civitan Park - Tri-Cities Night Classic
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
6:30 pm - ITMS Tennis @ University School
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
4:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
📣 Johnson City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tea Party & Etiquette Class – Historic Eureka Inn →
Historic Eureka Inn & Event Center, 127 W Main St, Jonesborough
1:00 pm - Swearing In Ceremony for Elected County Officials
County of Washington Courtroom 5 of the Justice Center, 108 W Jackson Blvd, Jonesboro
9:00 am - The Oak Ridge Boys →
ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, 1320 W State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City
7:30 pm - Brews & Tunes →
International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Health Wagon Leaders Call for Narcan on All Commercial Flights —Mary Ellen Miller Read on Patch
- Please share & repost to help reunite this stray dog!
FOUND on August 22, 2026 in Piney Flats, TN 37686 near Edgefield/ N Austin Springs Rd Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to… (Nextdoor Martindale Estates) - This little guy is it Washington County animal control is looking for a home.
Just thought I'd post it. He's a cute little thing. (Nextdoor Knob Creek)
- Ross Stores posted a job opening for Early Morning Stock Associate in Johnson City. Apply here.
- Hot Topic posted a job opening for Part-Time Assistant Manager in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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