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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Chaotic Crew Motorcycle Club and food truck Tri-Cities Roadhouse partnered to host a “Plate for Purpose”, benefitting the family of a husband and wife lost during a house fire. The fundraising event took place Saturday at the Chaotic Crew’s West Market Street clubhouse. The public was invited to purchase a […]

Two incidents occurred in Jonesborough, Tennessee this week. The first incident involved a South Carolina man, Stevie Tolley, who was arrested for violating a protective order and false imprisonment. Tolley had fortified an exit in a residence to prevent the person who filed for protection from leaving. In the second incident, a fire broke out in the early morning, resulting in the death of two individuals. Three juveniles managed to escape the fire and alerted authorities. The investigation is being conducted by the Washington County Sheriff's Office with assistance from the TBI.

The Kingsport Police Department (KPD) reported a missing adult, Shawna Lee, on December 5th, 2023. The 33-year-old woman was last seen near Five Below on 2003 N. Eastman Rd. She often visits Minute Market on 1108 E. Center Street. Shawna is described as having black hair, brown eyes, standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighing around 140 pounds. The KPD requested public assistance in locating her.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — A Kingsport man faces several drug charges after an investigation by the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). According to the sheriff’s office, investigators obtained a search warrant for the home of Glen Charles Ownby II, 40, of Clover Bottom Drive in Kingsport. On Dec. 6, Ownby was arrested for a violation […]

SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) – A Thursday morning fire destroyed a home in the Bloomingdale community. According to Senior Captain Carley Verbal of the Bloomingdale Volunteer Fire Department, crews were called to the scene on Parson Drive around 7:30 a.m. The home was destroyed in the fire, Verbal said. As of Thursday afternoon, the cause […]

My recent visit to Bella Vita was nothing short of fantastic. As soon as I walked through the door, I was greeted by the warm and welcoming staff, setting the tone for a delightful dining experience. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, making me feel like I had discovered a hidden gem.

In this article, we'll be exploring five top-notch Mexican restaurants in Johnson City. Have you had the pleasure of dining at any of these establishments? If you have, we'd love to hear about your experiences in the comments section below!

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Periods of rain, heavy at times. Breezy with falling temperatures. Highs 49-58 in the morning, falling into the 40s remainder of the day. Rain ending as snow showers.

ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) — A “Christmas at Covered Bridge Park” took place in Elizabethton on Saturday evening to kick off the city’s annual Christmas Parade. The event was sponsored by the Elizabethton Chamber and hosted by Parks and Rec and the Elizabethton Carter County Public Library. Kelly Kitchens, Special Events Coordinator for Elizabethton Parks and […]

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WCYB) — The holiday spirit and the season of giving are all around us in the Tri-Cities. Texas Roadhouse in Kingsport partnered up with the Scott County (VA) Sheriff's Office for a toy drive. People could donate a toy or some money for the cause, and in...

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) – Friends, family and former Sullivan County players gathered at the Dickie Warren Dome on Sunday for one final sendoff for beloved coach Richard ‘Dickie’ Warren. Warren spent his career coaching and mentoring young basketball players, as well as teaching fellow coaches almost all of his tricks. “I thought I had the […]

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Rainy weather on Sunday didn’t stop a group of volunteers who took to the Tannery Knobs bike trails in Johnson City to do some trail-building and maintenance. The “workday” aimed to clear brush and dig a path on two trails at Tannery Knobs called the Vol Holler and Home Run. […]

Three Jonesborough children lost everything in a fire last week. Since then, Jonesborough Middle School Counselor Clarinda Whitson has been busy fielding phone calls and emails from people asking the best way to help the family. The only group busier than Whitson is the community. “I have not left work...

Get ready for an evening of exhilarating fun designed just for you! We are thrilled to announce the upcoming event, Girls Night Out the Show at Mouse'sEar (Johnson City, TN). This is not just any ordinary night, but an empowering, fun-filled evening that promises an unforgettable experience.

Johnson City man accused of holding knife to woman’s neck.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium hosted its inaugural “Holiday at Bays” event on Saturday. The evening featured plenty of activities for the whole family, including a Christmas laser light show, wreath-making, owl-watching and a barge ride lit up with twinkling lights. During the barge ride, participants got to hear the history […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - There was so much joy and passion behind each business the teens showcased Saturday evening at the Youth Entrepreneur Pitch Night. The annual event was hosted by LITE Memphis after their 16-week program. More than 50 teens joined together to showcase their hard work each teen...

Tri-Cities community shows support for Ukrainian aid from the U.S. government.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Quimari Peterson's 23 points helped East Tennessee State defeat Tennessee Tech 73-72 on Sunday night. Peterson added eight rebounds, three steals, and three blocks for the Buccaneers (5-4). Jaden Seymour scored 13 points, going 5 of 9 and 3 of 3 from the free throw line. Ebby Asamoah had 13 points and shot 4 for 9 (3 for 6 from 3-point range) and 2 of 4 from the free throw line.