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Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter hopes to ‘clear the shelter’ before the 4th of July
ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter is at capacity with nearly 60 dogs or puppies filling the shelter. Shelter Director Shannon Posada told News Channel 11 on Tuesday that she knows more dogs are coming with the 4th of July just days away. “That’s when we see the biggest intake of stray dogs, […]
VIDEO: Bear roams Boones Creek apartment complex Monday morning
BOONES CREEK, Tenn. (WJHL) — A black bear was spotted roaming around the front of an apartment complex in Boones Creek on Monday. Security footage submitted by News Channel 11 viewer Angelia Gillis shows the bear sniffing around her front porch at around 9:43 a.m., then wandering off. The apartments the bear was seen at […]
Meet Blanco, Jerry and other pets up for adoption in this weekend’s segment of Tails and Paws
Johnson City, Tenn. (WJHL) — Our own Chief Meteorologist Mark Reynolds highlights some of the animals up for adoption at the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter in this weekend’s segment of Tails and Paws. A reminder that dog adoptions are still paused at the moment, but there are...
Daytime LIVE: 4th of July fun on the lake
(WJHL) Amy takes us to South Holston Lake for a preview of all the fun events taking place this week to celebrate Independence Day! Amy talks with Joe and Jake Slagle of Lake View Boat Dock on South Holston Lake about their annual fireworks show happening July 3rd. Amy talks with Chris Ihrke of Observation […]
Reminder: Farmers Market is held on Tuesdays in Covered Bridge Park
The Elizabethton Farmers Market is held each Tuesday evening in the Covered Bridge Park. The Farmers Market will be held every Tuesday in June through September from 4 to 7 p.m. Among the merchandise to be found is locally grown produce, eggs, honey, baked goods, and artisan crafts. There are also food trucks and live […] The post Reminder: Farmers Market is held on Tuesdays in Covered Bridge Park appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Guests see cougars in new light at Grandfather Mountain
Grandfather Mountain, the not-for-profit nature park run by the Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation, has added behind-the-scenes habitat cameras and a new kiosk with television screens at its cougar overlook, enhancing visitors’ experience and their chance to see these elusive animals. Cougars are crepuscular, meaning they are most active around...
Warriors’ Path State Park offering daily events throughout the summer
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Whether you’re looking for a chance to reconnect with nature or just want to get the family out of the house, Warriors’ Path State Park has something for you this summer. The park is offering several events every day throughout the season as part of its “Summer in the Park” […]
Tri-Cities Airport expects busy July for travel
BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Tri-Cities Airport (TRI) is bracing for one of its busiest times of the year. TRI Marketing and Air Service Development Manager Trevor Rice told News Channel 11 on Monday that July sees a sharp rise in travel. “It’s one of our busiest months of the year,” Rice said. “And when […]
JRT anticipates 2024-2025 shows at Season Pass Soirée
The lobby of the Jonesborough Repertory Theatre lobby was crowded, but full of energy as a group of people promoted a busy season of stage plays set for the local theatre group from September 2024 through July 2025. On Sunday, June 30, the JRT held its Season Pass Soirée from...
The Goose Chase launches Appalachian Highlands Adventure Challenge
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Goose Chase has launched a new challenge for people across the region looking to become more active. It’s called the ‘Appalachian Highlands Adventure Challenge’. According to The Goose Chase founder and president Karen Hubbs, the concept is simple. Hubbs said the goal is to walk or hike to the […]
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