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Local veterans remember fallen family at Memorial Day service
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – On Memorial Day, those who gave their lives for their country are honored. On Monday morning, the Mountain Home National Cemetery invited the community to remember the soldier who gave the ultimate sacrifice. For veterans Fred Rountree and Paul Castellano, their connection to Memorial Day goes beyond their own time […]
Choir performance, remembrance cross featured in Kingsport Memorial Day event
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A crowd gathered at Kingsport Veterans Memorial Park on Monday for a service where people honored and remembered fallen soldiers, along with celebrating the freedom they fought for. People found their seats around the veterans memorial monument. Many greeted dear friends and enjoyed a service where they remembered those who died […]
Lakeside Concert Series 2024 lineup announced
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Johnson City’s 2024 Lakeside Concert Series lineup was announced on Friday. “The Lakeside Concert Series is all about community fun, bringing people together to enjoy great music in a warm, welcoming atmosphere by the water,” Parks and Recreation Community Engagement Manager Tayler Dixon said in a release. The following artists […]
Tennessee Launches Food Bank Association With New Executive Director
Tennessee’s five Feeding America food banks announced the official launch of the Tennessee Food Bank Association, joining 21 other states in the formation of an alliance. Dr. LaRhonda S.D. Magras, who previously served as Chief Executive Officer of YWCA Central Alabama, will lead the Association as Executive Director. “It...
Fallen veterans honored at 77th Flag Placement Day
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – On Saturday, several local organizations began the Memorial Day weekend by honoring thousands of veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. The Mountain Home National Cemetary in Johnson City is the site of over 17,000 grave sites, marking resting places for many veterans who gave their lives for their country. This […]
Copperhead Road Music Fest, Wetlands opening, K-9 fundraiser and more | Weekend events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Copperhead Road Music Fest, Wetlands Water Park opening for the season and a Paws in Blue fundraiser for K-9’s in Jonesborough are just some of the events planned in the Tri-Cities this weekend. Below are events happening in the region from Friday to Sunday. American Flag placement for Memorial Day Memorial […]
Registration opens for WCSO’s CHAMP Camp
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) will host its second annual CHAMP Camp on July 9. “The kids who attended last year had almost as much fun as the Deputies that led the activities,” Lt. Kevin Sanders, who organizes the event, said in a release. “They’ll meet our K-9s, […]
TVA offering $50 rebate for HVAC system inspection
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will offer homeowners a $50 rebate to have their HVAC system inspected ahead of the summer season. Having an HVAC inspection will prolong the life of the unit and can save homeowners on their energy bill, the TVA said in a release Wednesday. For those […]
City of Kingsport hosts Public Works Day celebration with bucket truck rides and more
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The City of Kingsport hosted its annual Public Works Day at the Farmers Market on Friday. The event was in celebration of National Public Works Week, a week that highlights the importance of public works and its employees. This year, the week-long celebration theme was “Advancing Quality of Life for All,” […]
Memorial Day 2024 events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — Memorial Day is observed on Monday, May 27, and many events and tributes are planned around the Tri-Cities to honor those who died while serving the nation. Below are events happening in the region from May 25 through May 27. Johnson City “Honoring our Heroes” Memorial Weekend event Kingsport Hosted by […]
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