Kayla Hackney

Johnson City

Reporter at Johnson City Press

Journalist with the Johnson City Press covering Unicoi County

Articles

Bills on Johnson City Chamber of Commerce watchlist approved

May 31, 2024 | johnsoncitypress.com | Kayla Hackney

Eight bills supported by the Johnson City/Washington County Chamber of Commerce were passed during the state’s most recent legislative session, according to the organization. While the Johnson City/Washington County Chamber of Commerce does not lobby for or against specific legislation, they do review it and then relay their concerns to local representatives.
Several state bills on Johnson City Chamber of Commerce watchlist approved

May 30, 2024 | timesnews.net | Kayla Hackney

Eight bills supported by the Johnson City/Washington County Chamber of Commerce were passed during the state’s most recent legislative session, according to the organization. While the Johnson City/Washington County Chamber of Commerce does not lobby for or against specific legislation, they do review it and then relay their concerns to local representatives.
JCDA opening Downtown Centre for weekend parking

May 29, 2024 | timesnews.net | Kayla Hackney

The Johnson City Development Authority is opening up the Downtown Centre for free parking on the weekends. Starting May 31, downtown visitors will be able to park in the Downtown Centre, located on the corner of E. Market and Buffalo streets from 6 p.m. until Midnight on Friday, noon until midnight on Saturday and noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday. “Parking downtown is at a premium because of the growth that we’ve been having in downtown Johnson City,” JCDA Executive Director Tish Oldham.
JCDA opening Downtown Centre for weekend parking

May 29, 2024 | johnsoncitypress.com | Kayla Hackney

The Johnson City Development Authority is opening up the Downtown Centre for free parking on the weekends. Starting May 31, downtown visitors will be able to park in the Downtown Centre, located on the corner of E. Market and Buffalo streets from 6 p.m. until Midnight on Friday, noon until midnight on Saturday and noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday. “Parking downtown is at a premium because of the growth that we’ve been having in downtown Johnson City,” JCDA Executive Director Tish Oldham.
Johnson City Public Library kicking off Summer Reading with block party

May 27, 2024 | johnsoncitypress.com | Kayla Hackney

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West Walnut Street businesses remain open despite roadwork

May 27, 2024 | timesnews.net | Kayla Hackney

Despite the dust, West Walnut Street businesses are keeping their doors open as the West Walnut Street Corridor Redevelopment Project continues. While the entrance to West Walnut Street from University Parkway is currently closed, all Walnut Street business can still be accessed by several different routes: Cherokee Street, West Watauga Avenue, Buffalo Street and Sevier Street.
Johnson City Public Library kicking off Summer Reading with block party

May 22, 2024 | timesnews.net | Kayla Hackney

The Johnson City Public Library is celebrating the beginning of its Summer Reading Program with a free all-ages block party. The block party, set for June 3, will feature inflatables, outdoor games, crafts and a number of other activities. The block party is meant to kick off the library’s summer reading program. Summer Reading is a nationwide initiative to encourage folks of all ages to read as much as possible during the summer months.
Town of Unicoi approves 2024-25 budget on first reading

May 20, 2024 | johnsoncitypress.com | Kayla Hackney

The town of Unicoi Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved the first reading of the town’s 2024-25 fiscal year budget during Monday’s meeting. The town's 2024-25 fiscal year budget is balanced, and the town will start the fiscal year with approximately $2,169,401 in the fund balance. “Our general fund is 117% of our operating budget, so that’s a whole year’s worth of reserve,” said Mayor Kathy Bullen.
Five questions with Go. All. Out. award winner Robin Miller

May 20, 2024 | johnsoncitypress.com | Kayla Hackney

Robin Miller has learned a lot about customer service over her 25 year span as a Johnson City employee. Miller, who has worked in several different city departments but has served in her current role with Johnson City Water and Sewer Services for 17 years, recently won Johnson City’s Go. All. Out. award for customer service. The Go. All. Out. awards recognize city employees who go above and beyond in their everyday work. Employees are nominated for the award by their co-workers. kAmx?
Five questions with Go. All. Out. award winner JCPD Sgt. Gary Wills

May 19, 2024 | timesnews.net | Kayla Hackney

Johnson City Police Department Sgt. Gary Wills said working with his team is part of what makes his job so rewarding. Maybe that’s why Wills was nominated for and recently won the Go. All. Out. award for teamwork. The Go. All. Out. awards recognize city employees who go above and beyond in their everyday work. Employees are nominated for the award by their co-workers. Wills, a native of Johnson County, has been with the JCPD for over 10 years.