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Coming up on the Johnson City Patch calendar: Key Ceremony for Army SPC Christopher Brooks

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Greetings Johnson City! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Nine budget-friendly escapes you can reach easily from Johnson City
  • Why Johnson City is keeping key Gray shooting records sealed
  • Why Johnson City's Flock camera contract is suddenly under fire

Also on today's calendar: Key Ceremony for Army SPC Christopher Brooks and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Periods of sun with a t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 9 Dirt-Cheap Day Trips In Northeast Tennessee You'll Want To Take This Year (takingthekids.com) — If you are looking for low-cost adventures close to home, this guide highlights nine easy day trips around Northeast Tennessee, including the Tweetsie Trail that starts right in Johnson City. From Roan Mountain and Sycamore Shoals to Bays Mountain, South Holston Dam, Jonesborough and downtown Bristol, it maps out affordable drives, hikes, history stops and scenic walks you can enjoy almost any weekend.
   

2. Johnson City withholds police reports related to Gray shooting investigation (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City officials are refusing, for now, to release police reports on a deadly Aug. 14 shooting in Gray and a later Cherry Street shooting, citing an ongoing investigation under Tennessee public records law. Transparency advocates argue the city could still share basic details, including a suspected shooter's name, and say growing secrecy from law enforcement statewide can undermine residents' sense of safety and trust.
   

3. Flock concerns make appearance at Johnson City Commission meeting (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City residents are being urged by local political figures and commission candidates to scrutinize the city's 10‑year, nearly $1 million‑a‑year contract for Flock license‑plate cameras, part of the "Safe City Project." Newly obtained records allegedly show thousands of mostly out‑of‑state agencies searching Johnson City's camera network, raising fresh privacy and oversight questions just as other nearby governments cancel similar contracts.
   

4. Wolves set for 3rd-straight road game at ETSU (times-georgian.com) — ETSU hosts West Georgia in Johnson City this Saturday at noon, giving local fans a chance to see the Bucs try to even their record after a tough FBS loss. The preview breaks down key ETSU playmakers on offense and defense, plus how West Georgia has been improving despite an 0–3 start.
   

5. JCS superintendent talks women's power advice at Chamber event (johnsoncitypress.com) — Johnson City Schools Superintendent Dr. Erin Slater recently shared leadership lessons and personal experiences at the Johnson City Chamber's Women's Power Hour, focusing on the unique challenges women face in leadership. She urged local professionals to be intentional in meetings, lean on strong female support networks, and use SMART goals, collaboration, and communication to strengthen organizations across Johnson City.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We have 2 kittens about 3 or 4 months that must have been dumped.
    We can only get one to come to us and the 2nd one might have to be caught another way. I know it's kitten season, but is there any rescue out there… (Nextdoor Haynes)
  • FREE whirlpool stove!
    The top where burners are shattered. Oven still works. If you're mechanically inclined, you can replace the top from anywhere from $200-$359. I'm not… (Nextdoor Knob Creek)
  • Builders FirstSource, Inc. posted a job opening for Load Builder I Yard/Warehouse in Johnson City. Apply here.
  • LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Server in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.

Ok Johnson City! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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