John Jenco

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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – The Johnson City Police Department’s Junior Police Academy is back this summer. The three-day program runs July 15-17, giving teens an up-close look at careers in law enforcement. It’s happening each day at the JCPD training facility from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.It’s free to all participants between the ages of 14 and 18. To sign up, call 423-930-4169. JCPD Investigator Erik Hilton joined Good Morning Tri-Cities to share how your teen can learn this summer.

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BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) – While the fall is always a busy time at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, the summer still has plenty going on. The museum is raising funds for its staples, Radio Bristol and Farm and Fun Time, with an event on Wednesday and Thursday this week. For more details on the Radio Bristol Fund Drive, click here. Additionally, the museum is looking for volunteers. If you’d like to volunteer, there is an orientation on June 28.

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JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – Each night of Jonesborough Days will bring excellent music to Main Street in Tennessee’s Oldest Town. Local favorite Carson Peters and Iron Mountain take the stage on Friday, July 4. Abba tribute band ‘Mamma Mania’ will play before the fireworks display on Saturday, July 5. The concerts are free, but be sure to bring a lawn chair because seating will fill up fast. Isabel Hawley joined News Channel 11 to discuss the highlights of the music at this year’s Jonesborough Days

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GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) –  Greeneville is marking this weekend with a Juneteenth celebration that’s become a tradition in town. George Clem Multicultural Alliance is partnering with the Town for its 4th annual Juneteenth celebration. There will be opportunities to learn about Greeneville’s history with the end of slavery, plus live music, vendors and a kids zone. It’s happening from 4 to 7 p.m. this Saturday at Bicentennial Park. It is free to attend. AdvertisementAdvertisementRev.

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ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) – Liberty! The Saga of Sycamore Shoals continues on weekends through the rest of June. ABC Tri-Cities Morning Anchor John Jenco took Good Morning Tri-Cities on the road to check out what’s happening at Fort Watauga. This weekend, the shows are on Friday and Saturday night. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. For the last two weekends in June, Liberty! will also run shows on Thursday nights, in addition to Friday and Saturday.