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Happening soon: 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:
- Officer hits bicyclist; why did THP file no charges?
- How much does Tri-Cities Airport really pump into Johnson City's economy?
- Where to find beginner-friendly mountain views right above Johnson City
Also on today's calendar: Boy Scout Troop 237 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What is the difference between a jeweler and a jailer? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Couple of showers, t-storms, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, temps: high: 86, low: 63.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and humid, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Elizabethton police officer strikes bicyclist with vehicle, no charges filed: THP report (wcyb.com) — An Elizabethton police officer driving a Ford Explorer struck a bicyclist while turning from East F Street onto East Doe Avenue, and the injured rider was taken to Johnson City Medical Center. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says no charges were filed, explaining that such decisions are left to the investigating officer's discretion, a point likely to interest Johnson City residents who rely on that regional hospital. 
2. Economic impact study shows Tri-Cities Airport plays significant role in regional economy (elizabethton.com) — Tri-Cities Airport, which directly serves Johnson City, supported about 2,100 jobs and $289 million in economic activity in 2024, including major visitor spending that benefits local hotels, restaurants, and shops. With record passenger numbers and millions invested in improvements, the airport is becoming an increasingly important engine for Johnson City's economy and regional connectivity.
3. The Midday Rambler: Getting Off on the Right Foot (johnsoncitypress.com) — If you're looking for an easy, family-friendly hike with big views of Johnson City, Buffalo Mountain Park's Upper White Rocks Loop to Huckleberry Knob and Sunset Point is a great place to start. The short, low-intensity trail offers benches, sweeping city and mountain vistas, and just enough roots and rocks to ease beginners from sidewalks into real hiking.
4. University of Tennessee auditors could not find the data behind a landmark naltrexone-in-pregnancy study (dmnews.com) — Clinics in Johnson City were among those that adopted treatment approaches for pregnant patients with opioid use disorder based on a now-disputed naltrexone study. University of Tennessee auditors later said they couldn't verify key data, while outside experts and the journal reached differing conclusions, leaving local clinicians and patients navigating lingering questions about the research's reliability.
5. Milligan cycling crash suspect arrested in NC on $3M bond (johnsoncitypress.com) — Three people injured in the Milligan University cycling crash remain in stable condition at Johnson City Medical Center as legal proceedings continue for the North Carolina driver accused in the case. He's now being held on a $3 million bond after allegedly violating earlier bond conditions tied to the Carter County crash that killed two students and injured several others.
📸 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
- 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 - Spirit Night @ Chick-Fil-A
Johnson City Schools Chick-fil-A, 2103 W Market St, Johnson City, TN 37604, USA
5:00 pm - ITMS Volleyball vs. Sevier
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
5:00 pm - ITMS Girls Soccer vs. Providence (Varsity Only)
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
6:00 pm
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
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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
- One evening as I was gathering my things to head out for the sunset my gaze settled on a decanter lid.
My inner voice said "take it with you". So I did. I really didn't have any idea what I was going to do with it. Not in the slightest. When I got… (Nextdoor Camelot Two) - Who provides a good Car Detailing service around the Johnson City area?
I am getting ready to sell my vehicle and would like to get it spruced up and ready to sell. (Nextdoor Cherokee)
- HES Facilities Management posted a job opening for 2nd shift Custodians Needed (3051) in Johnson City. Apply here.
- East Tennessee State University posted a job opening for Custodian, Housing 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: A jeweler sells watches and a jailer watches cells. (Thank you Jean D. for sending it in!)
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