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Tri-Cities home construction pace still on upswing
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — New home construction permits in three of the region's busiest areas are outpacing 2023 numbers through the first third of the year, while average values are down slightly after steep increases from 2022 to 2023.
Unaka Elementary releases third nine weeks honor roll
Unaka Elementary School announces the honor roll for the third nine weeks of school. THIRD GRADE All A’s – Brylee Collins A & B’s – Natalie Coppola, Carolina Crockett, Bella Gifford, Brynlee Huggins, Brayden Marlowe, Carter Westberry, Paisley Williams FOURTH GRADE All A’s – Chloe Campbell, Emma Dugger, Hope Scherer, Baylee Wilson A & B’s […] The post Unaka Elementary releases third nine weeks honor roll appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
JC Community Concert Band will perform Memorial Day Concert
The Johnson City Community Concert Band will perform a “Never Forget” concert Monday, May 27, at 6 p.m. at the Sycamore Shoals State Park in Elizabethton. The outdoor concert is free to the public. The concert music will transport you to different times and places as the band pays tribute to those we will never […] The post JC Community Concert Band will perform Memorial Day Concert appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Senior Center Schedule
Schedule of activities at the Elizabethton Senior Center, 428 East G Street, for the week of Monday, May 20 – Friday, May 24: Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Friday: 8 a.m. – 12 noon. The billiard room and fitness room are open and no appointments are necessary. Monday: Just Keep Movin’ […] The post Senior Center Schedule appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Nanney steps into full-time role as Elizabethton Parks & Recreation director
BY IVAN SANDERS CITY OF ELIZABETHTON PIO When former Director of Elizabethton Parks and Recreation Mike Mains departed for the same position at the City of Bristol, a search began for a new director who could take a wagon that was loaded and rolling full steam and keep that wagon on track to accomplish the […] The post Nanney steps into full-time role as Elizabethton Parks & Recreation director appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Johnson City dealership sold Rogersville man a stolen pickup for $70K
In February of 2023 Don Berndt of Rogersville paid more than $70,000 for what he thought was a 2019 F250 pickup. At least that’s what was advertised by Chaparral Buick-GMC of Johnson City, where he bought the truck. Two months later, however, Berndt was notified by the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance that the truck was actually a 2017 F-250, and that it was stolen. As a result the...
Elizabethton Elks Club hosts annual Youth Trout Tournament
The Elizabethton Elks Club No. 1847 and Roan Mountain State Park hosted the 41st Annual Youth Trout Tournament May 11 at the park amphitheater. Over 160 children attended and participated in the tournament, which is for children ages four to 14. The fishing tournament provides the children with the opportunity to fish in Doe River […] The post Elizabethton Elks Club hosts annual Youth Trout Tournament appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Regional, Sectional games take the stage in East Tennessee on Thursday
While weather played another factor in moving games around in the region on Wednesday, it has set up a gauntlet of big time postseason games on the Tennessee side of the state line. With Region Final soccer games already set, some Sectional baseball games and Region Final softball games have...
Tri-Cities home construction pace still on upswing
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — New home construction permits in three of the region’s busiest areas are outpacing 2023 numbers through the first third of the year, while average values are down slightly after steep increases from 2022 to 2023. News Channel 11’s analysis of data from Kingsport, Johnson City and the unincorporated areas of […]
Brightspeed launches state-of-the-art fiber internet service in Johnson City and Tri-Cities area
JOHNSON CITY – Brightspeed, the nation’s fourth-largest fiber broadband builder, reached a significant milestone today alongside local leaders from across the Tri-Cities area and Northeast Tennessee. The company, joined by state lawmakers, local dignitaries, community leaders, and Brightspeed employees, officially unveiled the state-of-the-art Brightspeed Fiber Internet service with a ribbon cutting at 3417 North Roan […] The post Brightspeed launches state-of-the-art fiber internet service in Johnson City and Tri-Cities area appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
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