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🌱 Patch AM: Why Elizabethton is shrinking while nearby Johnson City’s region keeps growing
And on the Johnson City Patch calendar - Children's Beginning Japanese Language class (ages 6-10, registration required)
Good morning to you Johnson City! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Elizabethton is shrinking while nearby Johnson City's region keeps growing
- Johnson City's downtown program just earned major national recognition
Also on today's calendar: Old Time Jam and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 77 and low of 47 degrees.
- Tuesday: Sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
- Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• These 10 Tennessee Towns Are Shrinking While Much Of The State Keeps Growing (takingthekids.com) — Elizabethton, just next door to Johnson City, has seen a small but notable population dip since 2020 even as much of Tennessee keeps growing. The piece explains how this modest decline fits into a broader pattern of shrinking towns across the state, and what it might mean for schools, businesses, and everyday life in nearby communities. 
• MainStreet Oceanside semifinalist for national award (northcoastcurrent.com) — Johnson City gets a nod on the national stage as Connect Downtown Johnson City is named one of eight semifinalists for Main Street America's 2027 Great American Main Street Award. While Oceanside, California is the main focus, the recognition underscores that Johnson City's downtown revitalization work is being noticed alongside other standout communities across the country.
📸 Around Johnson City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnson City
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★ Featured events ★
- Children's Beginning Japanese Language class (ages 6-10, registration required) →
The Philosopher's House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City
4:30 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
- Old Time Jam →
Yee-Haw Johnson City, 126 Buffalo Street, Johnson City
5:00 pm - Early Postpartum →
ETSU Innovation Lab, 2109 West Market Street, Johnson City
6:00 pm - Cultures-n-Crafts: Germany →
The Philosopher's House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City
6:00 pm - Tri-Cities Turtles Run Club →
Yee-Haw Johnson City, 126 Buffalo Street, Johnson City
5:45 pm - Death Café (registration required) →
The Philosopher's House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City
6:00 pm - Dungeons and Dragons (Group 2) →
The Philosopher's House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City
6:00 pm - Dungeons and Dragons (Group 1) →
The Philosopher's House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City
6:00 pm - 2026 Ballad Health Trauma Network Trauma Conference →
ETSU's the James and Nellie Brinkley Center, 2001 Millennium Place, Johnson City
8:00 am - PoetTEA; Open Mic Poetry →
The Philosopher's House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City
6:00 pm - Unity in the Mountains Committee Meeting →
Johnson City Recovery Center, 513 E. Unaka Avenue, Johnson City
10:00 am - Brian A. Celebrates 20 Years Clean! →
Miracles Happen Group Facility, 105 S. Boone Street, Johnson City
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
📣 Johnson City Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi it's a little bit here.
The groomer came by and gave me a bath and my brother a bath. The groomer said I had the cleanest ear she's ever seen for a dog. So below you can see… (Nextdoor Knob Creek) - 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)
- Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Johnson City. Apply here.
- Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.
🗞 Nearby News
Jonesborough
- These 11 Tennessee U-Pick Farms Let Families Fill Their Baskets With Fruit They Pick Themselves (newsbreak.com)
- Scotland and Ireland Meet New Festival Competition as Gather Round Strengthens Monmouthshire's Autumn Appeal (travelandtourworld.com)
- Pioneers stun TN High on Ibarra-Flores' field goal (johnsoncitypress.com)
Gray
- Canada's big day, team defense carries Dream to 92-82 win over Liberty in WNBA semifinals (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: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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