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In today's newsletter:

  • When Ricky Skaggs brings his Christmas bluegrass show to Johnson City
  • How a Johnson City tractor dealer uncovered a million-dollar fraud scheme
  • ETSU finally breaks Chattanooga streak with dominant home win in Johnson City

Also on today's calendar: Live Trivia and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 74, low: 47.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Bring Christmas Tour To Nashville (nashville.com) — Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder are bringing their 2026 Christmas Tour to Johnson City on December 13, with a show at ETSU's Martin Center for the Arts. Expect bluegrass-driven takes on classic carols, sing-along favorites, and instrumental showcases, giving local fans a chance to enjoy a festive, family-friendly holiday concert close to home.
   

2. Former Meade Tractor employee sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for embezzlement (johnsoncitypress.com) — A former manager at Meade Tractor's Johnson City store has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for embezzling over $1 million through fraudulent transactions and falsified records. Company leadership emphasized that staff helped uncover the fraud, cooperated with investigators, and reimbursed affected customers, stressing their ongoing commitment to integrity and customer trust in the community.
   

3. ETSU ends six-game losing streak to rivals Chattanooga (wcyb.com) — Playing at Johnson City's William B. Greene Jr. Stadium, ETSU's defense dominated Chattanooga to snap a six-game losing streak in the rivalry with a 14-3 win. Jason Albritton powered the ground game, while quarterback Mason Mims added a key touchdown pass as the Bucs controlled the clock and limited the Mocs to just 183 total yards.
   

4. 7-year-old wounded after parent leaves gun in vehicle in Buchanan County, authorities say (wset.com) — A Buchanan County, Virginia child was accidentally shot in the leg after finding a gun left in a vehicle and was airlifted to Johnson City Medical Center for treatment. Deputies and local rescuers provided emergency care on scene, and investigators say charges are anticipated as they continue looking into how the weapon was left accessible to children.
   

5. Hatley holds Nashville rally, talks policy, mistakes (johnsoncitypress.com) — Independent gubernatorial candidate Dave Hatley highlighted Johnson City's 221 Flock cameras, arguing the city spends too much per crime solved and should invest more in detectives and training. At a Nashville rally, he also discussed his past bank fraud conviction, ethics reforms, school vouchers, and rural hospital closures as he introduced himself to voters statewide.
   

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  • I want to give a shout out to a business in Johnson City that's call UbreakIfix.
    They are in the business of repairing cellphones, laptops, and PC's. I have used them in the past to fix my broken screen(s) on my cell phones and… (Nextdoor Village Lane)
  • Awesome group of people!
    They really care about our fur babies and want what's best for them (Nextdoor Freedom Hall)
  • Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Johnson City. Apply here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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