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What's up Johnson City! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a bigger voice in Johnson City decisions? Join a board.
  • When and where Johnson City residents should watch this week's Draconid meteors
  • How a local death row lawyer views Tennessee's botched execution

Also on today's calendar: Death Café (registration required) and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Johnson City seeking applicants to fill vacancies on several volunteer boards (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City is recruiting residents now to fill vacancies on several key volunteer boards, including building codes, dwelling standards, civil service, historic zoning, and industrial development, with appointments planned for January 2027. If you have professional experience in construction, architecture, public safety, or simply care about neighborhood standards and historic preservation, you can review board descriptions and submit an application through the city's website.
   

2. Star Watch: Draconid meteor shower, planets, and dark skies highlight the week (wjhl.com) — Skywatchers around Johnson City can catch the Draconid meteor shower Thursday evening, with the best viewing starting as darkness falls and little moonlight to interfere. Residents are encouraged to get away from city lights, let their eyes adjust, and also enjoy excellent stargazing conditions Friday and Saturday nights while Saturn and a thin crescent moon highlight the sky.
   

3. Crime Watch: Local death row defense attorney talks botched execution (wjhl.com) — A retired death row defense attorney with deep ties to the region reflects on Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike and what it could mean for future executions. He also revisits the Howard Hawk Willis case, where two Georgia teens' bodies were found in a downtown Johnson City storage unit, and discusses broader lessons from his decades defending capital cases.
   

4. ETSU volleyball goes five sets before defeating UNC-Greensboro (wjhl.com) — ETSU volleyball fans in Johnson City saw a nail-biter as the Bucs edged UNC Greensboro 3–2 at Brooks Gym. Led by Gate City native Makalya Bays' sets and powerful attacks, ETSU traded momentum with the Spartans before finally closing out the five-set thriller in front of an energized home crowd.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I peeked through a spiders web
    that was dotted with the droplets left from earth quenching rain… Such a small scene was suspended there, so delicately. I peered through, and saw… (Nextdoor Camelot Two)
  • Does anyone have any recommendations for a good pediatrician in Johnson City for a five week old baby?
    Someone who will actually listen to the concerns that we have. The baby's current doctor in Kingsport just blows off everything we say and we need… (Nextdoor Watauga)
  • Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Johnson City. Apply here.
  • Target posted a job opening for Seasonal: 4am Inbound (Stocking) (T0756) in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.

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 a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary (Thank you David H. for sending it in!)
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