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Fall fun continues in Johnson City with Movie in the Park & Super Spooky Halloween

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Johnson City is closing out its Movie in the Park season with a showing of the Super Mario Galaxy Movie this Saturday, Oct. 10, at Winged Deer Park. Festivities start at 6 p.m. With Mario-themed games and giveaways. The movie begins at 7:30 p.m. Then on Oct. 24, Freedom Hall […]

FRA's Walker Webb repeats as TSSAA golf state champ; CAK, Summertown claim team titles

SEVIERVILLE — The TSSAA golf season came to a close for Class A and Division II-A programs as the state championships concluded for those classifications on Oct. 6 at Sevierville Golf Course. Christian Academy of Knoxville boys and Grace Christian girls won state titles, while Greeneville tied as the runner-up in Class A girls and finished in third place in Class A boys. Summertown won the Class A girls title, while Signal Mountain won its second straight Class A boys championship. The Class AA and DII-AA state championships will be played Oct. 8-9. TSSAA GOLF: TSSAA golf state tournament players to watch, storylines for 2026 championships Grace Christian girls claim program's first TSSAA title Grace Christian won its first TSSAA girls golf title, finishing 47-over par (327). They were eight strokes ahead of the second-place Evangelical Christian. Senior Lydia Walker shot 23-over (163) to land in fourth placed, followed by her teammate, junior Leah Rowe, who shot 24-over (164). Grace Christian golf coach Brian Mountain entered the 2026 TSSAA golf season with tempered expectations. Then, his girls pulled off big wins in the district and DII-A East region tournament over CAK. "At districts when they won by quite a few

Retro goes vertical with second marquee install at Bonnie Kate Theater

More visual evidence of the Bonnie Kate Theater’s reemergence was being posted on Wednesday with the installation of their new vertical marquee signage. The glory days of the movie house’s Art Deco design are featured, complementing the $100,000 horizontal fixture posted on the Elizabethton landmark in June. The...

‘Every book I write will be about Appalachia’: Why Barbara Kingsolver feels called to tell stories about the region

Her new novel “Partita,” which debuts Tuesday, involves the protagonist's upbringing on an East Tennessee cattle farm. The post ‘Every book I write will be about Appalachia’: Why Barbara Kingsolver feels called to tell stories about the region appeared first on Cardinal News .

LampLight Theatre brings Dracula’s creator to life this Halloween

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – The LampLight Theatre brings the story of Dracula’s creator, Bram Stoker, to the stage.  The Reckoning of Bram Stoker: Dracula’s Descent explores Stoker’s life through supernatural encounters and theatrical illusions.  The show runs Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. And Sundays at 6 p.m. from Oct. 9 through Oct. 31. Tickets […]

Greeneville Boys Roll; Carter Girls Take Revenge

Greeneville’s bowling teams hosted Carter Tuesday afternoon at The Alley for a non-conference match. The Greene Devils picked up their first win of the young season, knocking off the Hornets 18-9, while the Lady Hornets stung the Lady Devils 24-3. BOYS: Greeneville 18, Carter 9. Greeneville and Carter started...

‘Beetlejuice by the Bridge’ coming to Elizabethton Oct. 24

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — Elizabethton Parks and Recreation announced it will host a “Beetlejuice by the Bridge” event on Oct. 24 at Covered Bridge Park. The event was made possible through a collaboration with Brightspeed, the department of parks and rec said in a news release. The night will consist of a cosplaying contest, food […]

Capitol Hall Theater to host several Halloween themed shows

ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Capitol Hall Theater has several events planned for the month of October. Several events slated for this month include Halloween-themed shows and events. Officials with the Capitol Hall Theater sat down with News Channel 11’s Terry Craig to discuss the October schedule.

PHOTO GALLERY: Lady Chiefs finish as district runners-up

NEW TAZEWELL — Volunteer senior Elisabeth Byington was named the 2026 Player of the Year by the Twin Lakes Conference volleyball coaches when regular-season awards were handed out on Thursday, Oct. 1 at Claiborne High School. The Twin Lakes Conference recognizes and honors its distinguished athletes at the conclusion of the District 2-AA tournament each year. Grainger defeated Cherokee in straight sets to capture the district title. Both finalists will advance to the Region 1-AA tournament next week. Cherokee senior Shelby Helton earned the specialty award for Server of the Year, while her junior teammate Chloe Pearson and Grainger sophomore Lizzie DeFoe shared Co-Hitter of the Year honors. The league’s other specialty awards went to Savannah White of Union County for Defensive Player of the Year, Adylea Wallace of Grainger for Setter of the Year, Sophia Martin of Claiborne for Underclassmen of the Year and Jeremy Harbin of Grainger for Coach of the Year. Cherokee’s Kenzie Collins and Jaylyn Cutshall and Volunteer’s Raylie Gray, Abby Haynes and Hannah Pendleton were all named to the 2026 all-conference team. Other all-conference honorees were Claiborne’s Maci Short, Union County’s Payton Long and Brooklyn Mills, and Grainger’s Kolby Lucas, Allie Trent and Taylie Proffitt.

Johnson County Community Theater presents "Once Upon a Mattress"

The Johnson County Community Theater will present its production of "Once Upon a Mattress," the wildly-comedic musical retelling of the classic fairy tale “The Princess and the Pea,” from Oct, 16-24 at Heritage Hall Theatre in Mountain City. Debuting on Broadway in 1959, "Once Upon a Mattress" was...

Dolly Parton’s ‘Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol’ coming to ETSU Martin Center

The holiday season is coming to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts with a national touring production of “Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol” on Friday, Nov. 13, at […]

Johnson City’s Acoustic Autumn

As fall arrives in Johnson City, East Tennessee State University students and community members have a weekly opportunity to gather for live music at Acoustic Autumn. According to the city of Johnson City, Acoustic Autumn is a free outdoor live music series featuring local and regional musicians every Thursday evening in October. Held at Founders Park in downtown Johnson City, the series offers students and other community members a casual setting to enjoy live music during the fall.

Smoky Mountain Auto Brokers Plans To Brighten Up Corner Of South Main And McKee Street

It was the type business he and his wife developed while living in Florida, but four years after moving to Greeneville, Scott Grant says they plan to do likewise locally. Grant told the Historical Zoning Commission members Tuesday the renovations at 301 South Main Street are to evoke the aesthetics reminiscent of a vintage service station, while at the same time compliment the Greeneville-Greene County History Museum and City Garage Car Museum which are directly across and in close proximity to that property.

Retro goes vertical with second marquee install at Bonnie Kate Theater

More visual evidence of the Bonnie Kate Theater’s reemergence was being posted on Wednesday with the installation of their new vertical marquee signage. The glory days of the movie house’s Art Deco design are featured, complementing the $100,000 horizontal fixture posted on the Elizabethton landmark in June. The...

Carter County Republicans to host free film screening Oct. 18

The Carter County GOP and the Carter County Federated Republican Women will host a free showing of “A Great Awakening,” a film about the friendship between the Rev. George Whitefield […]

PHOTO GALLERY: Greene Devils roll despite record-breaking night at Cherokee

ROGERSVILLE — The Greeneville Greene Devils lived up to their reputation as one of the state’s top teams Friday night, coming away with a 63-13 Region 1-4A win over Cherokee at Mike Sivert Field. The Chiefs stayed close for a few minutes, but they couldn’t slow down the high-powered Greene Devils’ offense. The home fans did get to see history made when senior Jayden Weston broke the career rushing record of 2,752 yards previously held by Travis Carpenter. Weston broke the record in the fourth quarter. “I thought that Jayden and the offensive line did well getting in a position to get the record for him tonight. Jayden’s worked really hard and did it the right way,” said Cherokee coach Josh Hensley. It didn’t take the visitors long to get on the board. On the second play from scrimmage, Jude Dyer ran around the left end for a 30-yard score. Gannon Cogdell made his first of nine successful PATs. The Chiefs answered right back, when Cade Putnal found Branson Mowell for a 74-yard touchdown. Mowell high-jumped and won the battle with a Greeneville defender to make the catch. Colton Engle made the PAT to make the score 7-7 with less

Grammy Award winner Trey Hensley to perform benefit concert

Grammy Award winning musician Trey Hensley will perform two concerts this Saturday at 4 and at 7:30 to benefit Jonesborough Repertory Theatre! Please watch the video to find out more about the concerts and to hear Trey Hensley perform in the Daytime studio!

PHOTO GALLERY: RCS' Webb finishes seventh at state

CLARKSVILLE — Rogersville City School’s Madeline Webb went into Saturday’s TMSAA Class A Girls Cross Country State Championships seeded No. 27. She left with a medal around her neck and an all-state podium finish. The RCS eighth grader and team captain trimmed 32 seconds off her personal record (PR) to cover the two-mile course at Weakley Park in 13:09.37 to finish seventh in the state. Providence Academy, led by individual state champion Rose Holland, placed four runners in the top 10 to cruise to the Class A girls team title with 36 points. Ridgeview (68) finished as the state runner-up. University School of Johnson City (116) finished fourth and RCS (177) seventh among the 10 qualifiers in the team standings. Due to fall break conflicts, the Lady Warriors were without two of their top five runners. Holland won with a time of 12:18.98. Also on the podium for the Class A girls were state runner-up Ali Webster, McEwen; Lyla Goodrich (3rd) and Hadley Cowart (4th), Providence Academy; Jane Farrell (5th), CSLA; Lily Ball (6th), Newport Grammar; Madeline Webb (7th), RCS; and Carolina Barker (8th), Houston County. “I think I could have done a little bit better on the last stretch,”

PHOTO GALLERY: Cougars take wild win over Falcons

CHURCH HILL — Five lead changes and 46 total points, including a scoop and score. And that was just in the fourth quarter. After Northview Academy and Volunteer played the first half to a scoreless tie, things got wet — courtesy of a downpour just before the second half — and then wild in the fourth period. By the time the final whistle sounded, the Cougars were walking back to the visitors’ locker room holding a 32-30 win over Volunteer in a crucial Region 1-4A contest. Northview (4-3, 2-2) sits fourth in the region with this result, with the top four teams in the final standings securing postseason berths. Volunteer (3-3, 1-3), by contrast, has lost three in a row, all in league play. To say the Falcons face an uphill chore to reach the postseason at this point would be an understatement. “It’s really a tough battle now because somewhere along the line, you have to, I think we’d have to upset Greeneville,” said Volunteer interim head coach Mike Castle, who was leading the team while head coach Jeremy Wagner served a one-game suspension. Some big plays on defense and special teams helped Volunteer keep the game scoreless in