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Off Leash Social reopens with new renovations after shutting down for four weeks
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., (WJHL) – After undergoing renovations for four weeks, Off Leash Social, an outdoor bar also operating as a dog park, has reopened. Off Leash Social underwent its first-ever major renovation about a month ago, with new turf and mulch for dogs to run around and play in, as well as an extended […]
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‘Banjo Romantika’ celebrates 10 year anniversary
This past week, ETSU celebrated the 10-year anniversary of “Banjo Romantika,” a film celebrating Czech Bluegrass music and its history. The film was shown at the Jackson Theater, accompanied by a live performance and a panel discussion. Shara Lange, head of the Radio, TV, Film Program at ETSU,...
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Tipton-Haynes celebrating 23rd year of Maple Syrup festival
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site will once again host its Maple Syrup Festival and Pancake Breakfast this weekend. This year’s festival on February 14 marks the 23rd annual event The festival will be held on-site from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under […]
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Gourmet Burger and Chicken Bar Debuts at Habaneros
Habaneros is shaking up its weekly rotation with new options. Students and faculty can look forward to a Gourmet Burger and Chicken Sandwich Bar, available exclusively on Fridays for the remainder of the semester. The menu includes hamburgers, chicken, french fries, gourmet chips and toppings. This special Friday selection is...
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New owners of Rogersville Cinema 4 talk renovations and reopening after four years of closure
ROGERSVILLE, Tenn., (WJHL) – When the Petoskey family moved from Michigan to Rogersville in February of 2024, they did not expect to be the new owners of Rogersville Cinema 4, which closed its doors in 2020. “We’re coming from a tiny town where, similarly, the nearest movie theater was 30 miles away,” Micah Petoskey said. […]
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Tickets available for JRT’s ‘Something Rotten’
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Jonesborough Repertory Theatre is cooking up another sweet performance, despite the name. ‘Something Rotten’ comes to the stage in late February. The show is set in the 1590s, where brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance […]
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Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol adds big names to 2026 entertainment lineup
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol announced three major additions to its entertainment schedule: Gin Blossoms, Brantley Gilbert and comedian Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias. Alternative rock favorites Gin Blossoms will bring their ’90s hits to Hard Rock Live on April 24, performing fan favorites...
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The Homemade Pasties At This Little Tennessee Pie Shop Keep Customers Coming Back
Great comfort food often builds its reputation through consistency, tradition, and flavors that feel like home. Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, 3135 Peoples St UNIT 300, Johnson City, TN 37604, has earned a devoted following thanks to handcrafted pasties that deliver warmth in every bite. Each flaky crust holds savory fillings...
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Rogersville Cinema 4 to Reopen
Rogersville will soon have a movie theater again. Rogersville Cinema 4 closed its doors on September 18, 2020, after 15 years in business. Micah and Julie Petoskey and their son, Jordan, hope to have the theater open sometime in March. The Petoskey family moved here on February 15, 2025, from the town of Baraga, Michigan, on the upper peninsula. Micah remembered “My family rented cabins in Gatlinburg for vacation and we loved it! We’ve been all over the country and we liked this area the best.” The decision to move south wasn’t easy. The Petoskeys had roots in Michigan. Micah and Julie both are Native Americans. “There is a town in Michigan named Petoskey,” Micah explained. “It’s known for being a vacation spot for Ernest Hemingway. The Petoskey stone is the state stone on Michigan. We both had good jobs with over 20 years’ experience.” Julie added, “When we came here on vacation, it was hard to leave to go home! This is the only place other than the Upper Peninsula that I could see myself living.” They joked about moving here, but Jordan said “then the conversation turned serious.” Micah took a job with PDS in Morristown. They saw
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‘Just Dream’ coming to the Lamplight Theatre stage
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Lamplight Theatre in Kingsport is once again preparing for a performance with the 1960s musical “Just Dream” hitting the stage just in time for the start of the weekend. Shows will run from Feb. 13 to March 1. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. with matinee showings Saturdays […]
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Jonesborough's Chocolate Fest returns
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WCYB) — Tennessee's oldest town is about to get a whole lot sweeter. Jonesboro's 11th yearly Chocolate Fest is back this weekend. The event runs from February 13th through the 14th. This year, there are some new additions. Participants can see live ice sculpture carvings and join...
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Farm and Fun Time concert coming March 12
BRISTOL — Check out Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time live at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum on Thursday, March 12, with musical guests Jake Xerxes Fussell and Hannah Juanita. Radio Bristol’s Farm and Fun Time is recorded before a live studio audience for broadcast television, and is available to more than 143 PBS stations nationwide. Hosted by Kris Truelsen and Country Casserole, Farm and Fun Time is a re-imagining of the classic WCYB Radio program of the same name that aired in the 1940s and 1950s. Jake Xerxes Fussell Reared in Georgia and now settled in North Carolina, Jake Xerxes Fussell has established himself as a devoted listener and contemplative interpreter of a vast array of so-called folk songs, lovingly sourced from a personal store of favorites. He has released five studio albums to date, beginning with his self-titled debut album, released by Paradise of Bachelors in 2015. His most recent studio album When I’m Called was produced by James Elkington and features the playing of Ben Whiteley (The Weather Station), Joe Westerlund (Bon Iver, Califone), and others. Blake Mills contributes guitars on several tracks. Joan Shelley and Robin Holcomb provide backing vocals. In their review of the
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Swifty Pig BBQ wins Tri-Cities Best Macaroni and Cheese
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Swifty Pig BBQ in Jonesborough has won Tri-Cities Best Macaroni and Cheese for its crowd-favorite bowls. Swifty Pig BBQ serves a range of smoked meats in addition to its mac and cheese, including baby back ribs, smoked brisket, pulled pork, and several other menu items. “Our business has picked up […]
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Local artist Grow hosting art exhibit this month
SURGOINSVILLE — There will be an art exhibit at the Surgoinsville Library on February 9 through February 23 during regular library hours. This art display will feature the art of Captain Charles Grow, who currently lives in the Christian’s Bend community of Hawkins County. Charles attended and graduated from Volunteer High School and joined the Marine Corps shortly thereafter. Charlie painted the SMS school mascot, an eagle, years ago as a student, and was called on recently for a new fresh design of the eagle after retiring and moving back to the area. It is impossible to miss his unique work in the school gymnasium if you ever visit Surgoinsville Middle School. Capt. Grow relates that he cannot recall when he could not draw or paint, and his mother recognized his talents as a young boy. He is a self-taught artist, honing his skills at Savannah College of Art and Design as well as during his military career. Charles Grow offered his experience to the Surgoinsville Museum and drew the layout for various sections. He also led the Museum Board in creating a World War ll exhibit that highlighted Hawkins County’s contribution to the war and its men and women
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Jackson Theatre, ETSU to present Banjo Romantika anniversary
JONESBOROUGH — The Jackson Theatre is partnering with East Tennessee State University’s Departments of Bluegrass, Old Time & Roots Music and Media & Communication to present a special 10-year anniversary screening and concert event for Banjo Romantika on Sunday, February 8 at 3 p.m. The documentary was produced by ETSU faculty members Dr. Shara K. Lange (Radio/TV/Film) and Dr. Lee Bidgood (Bluegrass, Old Time & Roots Music). Banjo Romantika introduces audiences to a unique bluegrass tradition that developed in the Czech Republic. Czechs first encountered bluegrass during World War II through broadcasts of American music, a sound that came to represent freedom and self-expression under communist rule. That connection deepened when Pete Seeger visited and performed in 1964. Drawing from classic American bluegrass, musicians across the formerly communist Czech Republic blended history, politics, and personal storytelling into a lively musical tradition entirely their own. The film highlights the artists who helped shape this movement and the cultural exchange behind it. The event will begin with a live bluegrass performance as guests arrive and get settled, followed by the screening of Banjo Romantika. A Q&A session will take place after the film, offering audiences a chance to dive deeper into the
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NSAI Johnson City workshop meets for first Saturday of the month
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)- The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Johnson City chapter met on the first Saturday of the month for its songwriting workshop at the Down Home. “It’s a group of songwriters that come together to learn the craft of songwriting,” Fair said. “A lot of people have been writing for years, but […]
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This Tennessee Donut Shop Is Famous for Its Massive, Face-Sized Treats
Bring an appetite and maybe a friend for backup, because Auntie Ruth’s in Johnson City serves doughnuts that could double as a small pillow. The air smells like warm sugar and butter, the smiles come standard, and the line moves fast enough to keep your coffee hot. I stopped...