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🌱 Patch AM: Which big-name Broadway shows are coming to Johnson City next season?
And on the Johnson City Patch calendar - Boy Scout Troop 237
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In today's newsletter:
- Which big-name Broadway shows are coming to Johnson City next season?
- See how a Dr. Enuf–inspired mini-truck put Johnson City on display
- Which Johnson City volleyball star powered a dominant sweep Monday night?
Also on today's calendar: Boy Scout Troop 237 and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 87, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 84 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. ETSU Martin Center announces 2026-2027 Broadway season (etsu.edu) — Broadway is returning to Johnson City as ETSU's Martin Center unveils its 2026–2027 season, bringing A Beautiful Noise, Waitress, Beetlejuice, Jersey Boys, and a special Clue engagement to State of Franklin Road. Locals can renew season tickets now, with new packages opening October 2 and payment plans available, giving residents plenty of time to plan big nights out close to home. 
2. Reader Rides: Custom C10s, OBS Chevys, Mini-Trucks and More (streettrucksmag.com) — Johnson City builder Josh Johnson gets a national spotlight for his 1991 Mazda mini-truck, a decade-long Dr. Enuf–themed project he still daily drives and shows. The feature details his air-suspension setup, custom paint, tweed interior, and many shaved and molded touches, alongside other standout builds from around the country that may inspire local truck enthusiasts.
3. ROUNDUP: Betsy volleyball picks up win over region foe Volunteer (johnsoncitypress.com) — High school athletes across the region, including teams playing in Johnson City, turned in big performances Monday night, with the Lady 'Toppers cruising to a straight‑set volleyball sweep behind standout hitting and serving. The roundup also highlights wins by programs in Elizabethton, Kingsport, Bluff City, Jonesborough and beyond, plus a tight golf finish at Elizabethton Golf Course.
4. His Research on Pregnant Opioid Users Was Widely Celebrated. Auditors and Experts Found Major Flaws. % (orlandoadvocate.com) — Clinics in Johnson City adopted an opioid treatment approach for pregnant patients based on research that auditors later found had serious methodological and ethical problems. This investigation explains how questions about data, consent, and oversight emerged, and why experts worry the still-published study could misguide care for vulnerable mothers and babies in East Tennessee and beyond.
📸 Around Johnson City
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnson City
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- ITMS Volleyball vs. Sullivan East
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
5:00 pm - ITMS Girls Soccer @ Sullivan East
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
6:00 pm - ITMS Football vs TN Middle @ ITMS
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
6:00 pm - Bio Lab, GTH, 1st and 2nd, SH
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
7:00 am - Topper Tailgate, 5:30-6:30PM, Old Athletic Fields, SH
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
5:30 pm - Hands On! Discovery Center: FREE FAMILY Workshop: Be a Chemist →
Hands on Discovery Center Summit Leadership @ 3515 Bristol Hwy, Johnson City, TN
10:00 am - ITMS XC @ Civitan Park - Tri-Cities Night Classic
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
6:30 pm - ITMS Tennis @ University School
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
4:00 pm - Boy Scout Troop 237 →
Carver Park Rec. Center, 322 W Watauga Ave, Johnson City
7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Saturday August 29
Monday August 31
Tuesday September 1
📣 Johnson City Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Tea Party & Etiquette Class – Historic Eureka Inn →
Historic Eureka Inn & Event Center, 127 W Main St, Jonesborough
1:00 pm - Swearing In Ceremony for Elected County Officials
County of Washington Courtroom 5 of the Justice Center, 108 W Jackson Blvd, Jonesboro
9:00 am - The Oak Ridge Boys →
ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, 1320 W State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City
7:30 pm - Brews & Tunes →
International Storytelling Center, 100 W Main St, Jonesborough
5:00 pm
Thursday August 27
Friday August 28
Sunday August 30
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Health Wagon Leaders Call for Narcan on All Commercial Flights —Mary Ellen Miller Read on Patch
- Looking for Work
Hey everyone! I'm currently looking for work in the Tri-Cities area and wanted to put myself out there in case anyone is hiring or needs help with… (Nextdoor Tri Cities) - We would like to visit a black church in the area but are not sure if we would be welcome.
My husband and I are white. I have seen several preachers on Facebook reels and love their energy. Does anyone know of any churches in the area… (Nextdoor E Mountainview Rd)
- Tasty Restaurant Group - Tasty Hut, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Johnson City. Apply here.
- Roadrunner Markets posted a job opening for Cashier/Sales Associate - Store 6039 in Johnson City. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnson City here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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