Johnson City Press

16/08/2025

ELIZABETHTON — Six local teams were able to get in one last tune-up to the regular season on Friday night as Unaka played host to the annual Carter/Greene County Jamboree.

ELIZABETHTON — Six local teams were able to get in one last tune-up to the regular season on Friday night as Unaka played host to the annual Carter/Greene County Jamboree.

16/08/2025

East Tennessee State University is preparing to welcome what President Brian Noland expects will be the largest freshman class in the university's history, with more than 2,200 students set to begin classes this fall.

15/08/2025

A positive outlook is one of the greatest traits that East Tennessee State football coach Will Healy sees in defensive back Jimmy Bowdry.

15/08/2025

The Appalachian Fair turns 99 next week! Expect bull riding, monster trucks, the revived Cyclops ride, livestock shows, and a stacked concert slate (Big Daddy Weave, Shenandoah, Zach Top & more).

Get the full lineup, dates, and what’s new before you go: johnsoncitypress.com/news/appalachian-fair-returns-for-99th-year/article_75b183f6-db7f-4422-a129-68d18dc644ae.html

📸 Photos by Olivia Perry

15/08/2025

Alcohol-related traffic accidents have been on the decline in Northeast Tennessee, according to data published by the state highway safety office, though the number of fatal crashes resulting from alcohol has been largely consistent with statewide trends.

15/08/2025

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee will partner with the Appalachian Fair to host Food Drive Night on Tuesday from 3pm-10pm, according to a press release.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee will partner with the Appalachian Fair to host Food Drive Night on Tuesday from 3pm-10pm, according to a press release.

15/08/2025

East Tennessee State University's College of Business and Technology will host a discussion forum on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts on Sept. 19, according to a university news release.

East Tennessee State University's College of Business and Technology will host a discussion forum on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts on Sept. 19, according to a university news release.  

15/08/2025

An upcoming program from UT Extension will offer local support and education for adults looking to manage their diabetes.

An upcoming UT Extension program offers local support and education for adults looking for help managing their diabetes.

15/08/2025

From zip lines to paddleboards, the Meet the Mountains Festival returns Aug. 15–16 at Winged Deer Park, showcasing Tennessee’s $13B outdoor recreation industry. Here’s how it’s uniting adventure lovers and boosting the local economy:

Get ready! This weekend, Aug. 15-16, our favorite local outdoors festival is back.

15/08/2025

The job of the Carter County Emergency Management Agency is to plan for the worst things that could impact the community. Recently, the CCEMA experienced the impact of something it could not plan for: the generosity of an anonymous supporter.

An anonymous donor has provided a $200,000 donation to the Carter County Emergency Management Agency. The EMA Director, Cathy Umrichin said “our department is incredibly appreciative of this generous donation. These funds will allow us to acquire much-needed equipment and supplies that will benefi...

15/08/2025

With the start of the new fiscal year, the Elizabethton City Council took steps to implement its street paving program for 2025-2026.

The Elizabethton City Council approved Summers-Taylor for the annual street repaving contact for the city, with a limit not to exceed $841,000. The project listed six streets for repaving during the fiscal year.

15/08/2025

East Tennessee State football coach Will Healy still has plenty of confidence in the offense. But, he’s really pleased where the defense is at halfway through fall camp.