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VFL Riggs Jr. praises Heupel for Tennessee turnaround
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Former professional running back Gerald Riggs Jr. keeps plenty busy as a father, fitness trainer and football coach at Cleveland High School. But, as a VFL, he tries to keep tabs on his Volunteers, as well. It hasn’t been too difficult of late, as the Big Orange has returned to […]
The Eagle Center wins Tri-Cities Best Antique Store
This story is part of Tri-Cities Best, a viewer-driven segment of News Channel 11’s community coverage. Your votes placed The Eagle Center as the Tri-Cities’ Best Antique Store, among several finalists also chosen by viewers: ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – After 34 years of teaching, Tammy Troutman decided to step out of the classroom and into […]
Senior Center Schedule
Schedule of activities at the Elizabethton Senior Center, 428 East G Street, for the week of Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 7: 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.
SHARE! Program seeks host families for 110 international students awaiting placement
This mid-August, 100 area families are preparing to welcome a new addition to their households. Instead of a bouncing baby, these families will host energetic teenage exchange students. These soon-to-be sons and daughters will arrive from countries around the world to live with their “new” American host families and attend local high schools for the […] The post SHARE! Program seeks host families for 110 international students awaiting placement appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Birthplace of Country Music Museum debuts “In The Pines” music event
BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL)—The music stage returned to Bristol as the Birthplace of Country Music Museum presented the first “In The Pines” music event. The inaugural event was a fundraiser for the Museum, with the goal of funding its educational programs. It got its name from a song recorded in the heart of Bristol. “The 1927 […]
UETHDA announces energy assistance outreach for June
The Upper East Tennessee Human Development Agency’s LIHEAP Outreach RV will be throughout the region helping those needing assistance with their energy bills. LIHEAP stands for Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program helps keep individuals and families safe and healthy through initiatives that assist with energy costs. For those who qualify, a payment is […] The post UETHDA announces energy assistance outreach for June appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Assistance & Resource Ministries to host local food drives
Michelle Kitchen with ARM and Kiva Fuller with the Elizabethton River Riders, give us all the details about several food drives taking place over the next couple of months to help ARM in their mission of helping to feed the hungry in our region! Watch the videos to find out how you can help ARM help those with hunger issues.
Lakeside Concert Series lineup announced
The 2024 Lakeside Concert Series will feature a lineup showcasing some of the area’s top talent. These annual concerts bring together the community for free family-friendly entertainment in one of Johnson City’s most scenic parks. “The Lakeside Concert Series is all about community fun, bringing people together to enjoy great music in a warm, welcoming […] The post Lakeside Concert Series lineup announced appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Founder’s Forge to host “The Pitch” startup competition
Adriana Dew and David Nelson with Founder’s Forge, get us ready for “The Pitch” happening on June 17th at TVA Credit Union Ballpark! To learn more about this opportunity for local people looking to start up a new business, please watch the video. For more information go...
Isaac Whitehead Family Reunion set for June 2
The Isaac Whitehead Family Reunion will be held Sunday, June 2, at Little Doe Freewill Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. A meal will be served from 12:30 to 1 p.m. Those attending are asked to bring a covered dish and pictures to share. For more information, call Joyce at 895-3788. The post Isaac Whitehead Family Reunion set for June 2 appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
Vols to host ETSU as part of 2025 non-conference slate
(WJHL) – It’s never too early for Vols fans to start marking their calendars, particularly when it comes to football time in Tennessee. The Big Orange has played an FCS opponent from the Volunteer State in each season since the 2021 campaign. Tennessee Tech (2021), UT-Martin (2022) and Austin Peay (2023) have all made the […]
Erwin couple to present art exhibit on June 7
Erwin couple Graham and Louise Bailey will present a joint art exhibit at Ravenworks Gallery in Johnson City on Friday, June 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. Graham Bailey’s AI-generated art is produced with an AI program that translates written text into images while his wife creates “junk journals” that incorporate discarded materials in their composition.
Johnson City Police arrest man on drug and DUI charges
JOHNSON CITY – Officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested Issac Kinley, 33, Johnson City, early Friday morning, charging him with possession of a Schedule II drug with intent to redistribute, driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, and violation of implied consent. At approximately 2:30 a.m., officers responded to the intersection […] The post Johnson City Police arrest man on drug and DUI charges appeared first on www.elizabethton.com.
8th annual Big Train Show kicks off at ETSU, will continue Saturday
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Johnson City Railroad Experience kicked off the eighth annual Big Train Show, a scale model and train show, on Friday. The Big Train Show welcomes thousands of visitors and vendors from all over the country. The show is 12,500 square feet of live steam, model railroad layouts, food and […]
(1) Vols triumph over Northern Kentucky to open NCAA Regional play
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – Top-seeded Tennessee took it to Northern Kentucky in the first game of NCAA Regional play on Friday night, 9-3. The Norse struck the first blow, however, as Cleary Simpson sent the third pitch of the night over the right field fence. UT’s starter, Chris Stamos, lasted just 0.1 innings, while allowing […]
Tennessee gives this hospital monopoly an A grade — even when it reports failure
Johnson City Medical Center is a flagship hospital for Ballad Health in Tennessee. Ballad Health gets A grades from the Tennessee government. But the scoring rubric largely ignores the actual performance of Ballad’s hospitals, which often falls below expectations. (Brett Kelman/KFF Health News) A Tennessee agency that is supposed...
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