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Jeeps on Main festival, food pantry and more | Weekend events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — A Jeeps on Main & Jerky Festival, a mobile food pantry and more are taking place this weekend in the Tri-Cities. Below are events happening in the region from Friday, Jan. 16 to Sunday, Jan. 18. Martin Luther King, Jr. Reception Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch will speak about the life […]
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Rose Center opens 50th anniversary with free show
MORRISTOWN — Rose Center & Council for the Arts welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter Shayla McDaniel as part of the 2026 Live at Rose Center performance series. The concert will take place Friday, January 16, with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and the show beginning at 7. According to her artist statement, Knoxville native Shayla McDaniel delivers a vibrant indie pop/rock performance filled with soulful vocals, honest storytelling, and groove-driven instrumentation that resonates with listeners of all backgrounds. Crafted for deep feelers and late-night thinkers, her music offers connection and comfort, with songs featured on MTV, Disney+, The CW, and more. More about Shayla can be found on her website www.shaylamcdaniel.com. In a short period of time, the young artist has garnered prime accolades. She has opened for Joy Oladokun, performed at Rhythm N’ Blooms Music Festival with the likes of Young the Giant, Dave Barnes, Gogol Bordello, Birds of Chicago, and others; Sunset on Central; Dogwood Arts Festival; the Waynestock Festival; Women in Jazz Jam Festival; and live on-air at WUTK 90.3 FM, WDVX 89.9 FM, and WOZO 103.9 FM, among others. Shayla has been in Knoxville Music Warehouse’s Top 16 song charts; been voted by fans as Knoxville’s Favorite Band;
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Main Street Pizza Company aiming to return in spring, will share building with Groovy Grover’s
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The owner of the former Main Street Pizza Company, which closed in November 2024, sat down with News Channel 11 on Wednesday to talk about his plans to bring his restaurant back to the community. Owner of Main Street Pizza, Jamie Dove, said the company will move into the same […]
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Swig soda franchise to open Johnson City location
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A chain known for its “Dirty Soda” plans to open a new location in Johnson City. Swig revealed on its website that a new location is “Coming Soon” to 2424 North Roan Street. Hours were not available yet, and a timeline of when the location will open was not on […]
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Foggy Valley shows return to Lamplight Theatre in Kingsport
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The wackiest show of the year at the Lamplight Theatre in Kingsport returns this weekend. This year’s rendition of the Foggy Valley series is ‘Laid to Rest,’ and it takes the stage starting Friday. It runs from Jan. 16 to Feb. 1. Friday performances can be seen at 7 p.m. There […]
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Dobyns-Bennett band celebrating 100 years in 2026
The Dobyns-Bennett band is celebrating 100 years in 2026. What started as a band of 45 people in 1926 has grown into a band of almost 400 people in 2026. In 1997, Lafe Cook became the band director at Dobyns-Bennett High School. It was an opportunity he hoped would be a stepping stone in his career.
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The Little-Known Winery In North Carolina That’s Totally Worth The Drive
There’s a moment when you crest the hill on the approach to Linville Falls Winery, and the vineyard suddenly unfolds before you like nature’s version of a red carpet welcome. Tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Newland, North Carolina, this hidden gem offers the perfect antidote...
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Ingles Open Road: The Farmer’s Daughter
Today we’re checking out a destination that kind of feels a little bit like grandma’s house – if your grandma was the type of lady who baked the love right into the food and fed you til you were about to pop. Hope you’re hungry. Because we’re at Farmer’s Daughter.
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Dolly Parton’s sister, Freida, says she asked for prayers in Oct. because ‘Mama told us to pray’
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Freida Parton, Dolly Parton‘s sister, spoke with News Channel 11 on Saturday about the essential role her older sister played in her career. Freida also commented on her request for prayers for Dolly in October. Freida Parton, who considers “all fans to be family,” said it was one of her family […]
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Kingsport now accepting vendor applications for ARTS Festival
KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The city of Kingsport is now accepting applications from vendors for its upcoming ARTS Festival. The third annual festival is scheduled for April 18 and will take place in the 100 block of Shelby Street, running from noon until 5 p.m. Organizers said they are...
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Letcher County priest works at local grocery store for Christmas holiday
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Rogersville all set for inaugural New Year's event
The Town of Rogersville reminds everyone of the town’s inaugural New Year’s Eve Celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 31, inviting residents and visitors to ring in 2026 together in historic downtown Rogersville. The free, family-friendly event, which is planned to be an annual event going forward, is open to all ages and will commence at 8 p.m. The celebration will feature live music, a midnight ball drop, and fireworks, offering a new way for the community to come together and welcome the new year. Live music will begin at 8 p.m. with an opening performance by the Zach Elkins Band, followed by the headline act The Countdown Crew — a new collaboration between Hooch and Night Moves. The Countdown Crew will take the stage at about 10 and perform as the time counts down to the new year. You can learn more about the Zach Elkins Band on their official Instagram at www.instagram.com/officialzachelkins/. “This event is about bringing people together and giving our community something special to enjoy on New Year’s Eve,” Mayor John Metz said. “We want families, friends, and neighbors to come downtown, support our local businesses, and welcome the new year together — as one Rogersville family.” To
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LIST: New Year’s Eve events in the Tri-Cities
TRI-CITIES, Tenn./Va. (WJHL) — 2026 is just around the corner, and several events are planned in the Tri-Cities area to ring in the new year. Below are events happening throughout the region on Dec. 31. Johnson City Johnson City Country Club New Year’s Eve at Little Magic Midnight Under the Big Top – Holiday Inn […]
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Toasted Yolk celebrates soft opening in Johnson City
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — A new breakfast, lunch and drinks spot in Johnson City is celebrating its soft opening. The Toasted Yolk Cafe held a soft opening from 8 a.m. until noon on Friday. Another soft opening day will be held Saturday before it opens for regular business on Monday. “We’re going to serve […]
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A Small Blue Ridge Mountain Town Near 'The Grand Canyon Of The South' Is A Hidden Gem With Outdoor Thrills
The Grand Canyon might conjure images of awe-inspiring desert landscapes of the American Southwest. But did you know there's a striking canyon in the Blue Ridge Mountains, too? To see it, you'll need to venture to the town of Haysi, a quiet Virginia community hidden away in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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Cranky’s Pump N Pints in Johnson City to close
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A family-friendly beer garden near the trailhead of the Tweetsie Trail in Johnson City will close its doors in January. Cranky’s Pump N Pints announced on social media Wednesday that it would officially close on Saturday, Jan. 17. “This decision has not been easy on us by any means,” the […]
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Tiebreakers celebrates “Noon-Year Eve” for kids
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ringing in the new year with a party is a tradition for many, but for children, staying awake until the clock strikes midnight is often out of the question. That’s why dozens of families took advantage of a “Noon-Year Eve” event hosted by Tiebreakers in Johnson City. Parent Adison Minor […]
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Hidden Between Asheville And Boone Is A Blue Ridge Home Base For Exploring Surrounding Trails
Tucked away neatly between Asheville – one of America's top three towns to visit in 2025 – and Boone is the quaint Blue Ridge area of Barnardsville. Home to fewer than 500 residents, the rural charm and beauty of Barnardsville is further cemented among those living there, given its epic mountain views and local streams. Barnardsville presents as a great home base for those who seek to get away from the bustle of lively cities like Asheville, with ample opportunities for exploring the area's picturesque trails.