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Tennessee Cemetery Has a Creepy Mountain Dew Headstone
While Mountain Dew has not met its untimely death, it has still being immortalized on a headstone located in a Tennessee cemetery. It's even got a working bottle opener attached to it, too. Why Is There A Mountain Dew Headstone?. No, it isn't there to mark the grave of the...
JC Salvation Army announce changes to services
The Salvation Army of Johnson City just announced changes to the services it provides. The organization is ending its day center and free dinner service and snack bags offered to the community. Salvation Army officials say the changes are due to safety, staffing, and funding, with a plan to shift those resources to the shelter. The Salvation Army provides a shelter for those in need of housing, with a capacity of 55, with officials saying the shelter is a part of the organization they need to focus on. The dinner and snack bag service is set to end on July 17. The Johnson City Salvation Army is also working on a veterans wing to the shelter, which would add 15 rooms for homeless military veterans.
Shelter taking applications for dogs rescued from Greene County home
GREENE COUNTY, Tenn. (WCYB) — Last week, authorities found 31 animals living in a small mobile home, with the inside covered in feces and urine. One puppy ended up dying and the house has since been condemned. The homeowner is facing charges. We're now learning more about the condition...
Jonesborough leaders explain water conservation request
JONESBOROUGH, TENN. (WJHL) — On Monday, the Town of Jonesborough officially asked its 13,000 water customers to conserve water. On Tuesday, town officials further explained to News Channel 11 the reason for the request. Although the town’s water source is the Nolichucky River, it’s the town’s three million-gallon water tower on Persimmon Ridge that is […]
Johnson City Commission OKs annexation request on Gray Station Road
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City commissioners approved an annexation request along Gray Station Road, where 33 housing units are planned. The plan is still early in the process of approval. Departments are reviewing the territory to determine a timeline for providing services and financial impacts. One commissioner said they approved proceeding with determining […]
Fun Fest events, Christmas in July, live music and more | Weekend events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Fun Fest events, Elizabethton’s Christmas in July event, live music and more are taking place this weekend in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening throughout the region from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. Fun Fest events. The Fun Fest Parade, a wiffle...
JCPD promotes autism awareness with challenge coin
The Johnson City Police Department (JCPD) has teamed up with The Arc Washington County to develop a challenge coin to encourage autism awareness. The coin is called the ‘Bear-rier Breaker’ because it is in the shape of a bear. The bear, pictured on one side of the coin, symbolizes courage, protection and wisdom. The son […] The post JCPD promotes autism awareness with challenge coin appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Freedom Hall Pool reopens after monthlong closure for repair
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Freedom Hall Pool in Johnson City has reopened following a monthlong closure for repair. According to a post by the Johnson City Department of Parks and Recreation, the pool opened on Wednesday. The closure was put into place on June 17, when the department told the public that a repair […]
JCFD training complex to be completed by October
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new training complex for the Johnson City Fire Department (JCFD) is set to be complete by October. The training complex, located behind Station 7 at 2830 West Walnut Street, will house classrooms and offices for the fire department. “It is exciting to see this amazing, state-of-the-art facility take shape,” […]
ETSU grad wins major Tennessee fellowship
KeiAndra Harper, a recent East Tennessee State University graduate and Roan Scholars Leadership Program alumna, won a coveted spot for the Tennessee Governor’s Management Fellowship Class of 2026. She is one of five selected from across the country to participate in the two-year program. The fellows will gain a deeper understanding of Tennessee’s state government […] The post ETSU grad wins major Tennessee fellowship appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Water restored to customers after line break in Johnson City
UPDATE: According to a Johnson City spokesperson, water service had been restored as of 2:50 p.m. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A water line break in Johnson City on Wednesday morning has affected several customers. Johnson City’s Water and Sewer Services Director Tom Witherspoon told News Channel 11 that a water line break in the […]
Johnson City asks for ideas regarding city’s future
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Johnson City is asking citizens to submit their ideas for the future of the city. Johnson City’s Planning and Development Services Department is collecting data for its Growth Management Plan, according to a news release from the city. The department is posing the question, “What is your […]
WATCH: League of Women Voters hosts forum on proposed changes to Johnson City charter
The forum can be watched in its entirety above. JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The League of Women Voters will host a forum in Johnson City Tuesday night. The forum will focus on the four proposed amendments to Johnson City’s charter, which voters will see on their ballots on Aug. 1. The forum will start […]
From Africa to Northeast Tennessee Three WSS interns journey to environmental health excellence
Three WSS interns journey to environmental health excellence. For over a decade, the Johnson City Water and Sewer Services (WSS) Department has partnered with East Tennessee State University’s (ETSU) College of Public Health to offer paid summer internships. These internships benefit students and serve as a talent pipeline for WSS, leading to the recruitment of exceptional permanent employees.
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