Johnson City Press

Since its establishment in 1934, the Johnson City Press has been a trusted source of daily news, sports, and features for the residents of Northeast Tennessee, while providing advertisers with various platforms to share their messages. Guided by the long-standing motto, “What the people don’t know WILL hurt them,” our mission focuses on keeping the community informed about essential local issues that affect their daily lives, including government, business, education, healthcare, law enforcement, and more. Each edition is enriched with personal stories and diverse viewpoints. The Press covers not just Johnson City, Jonesborough, and Washington County, but also the surrounding communities that contribute to our metropolitan area. We stay vigilant on state, national, and international topics, particularly in how they influence our local lifestyle. As part of Six Rivers Media, LLC, the Johnson City Press is a locally owned and operated publication. Together with the Kingsport Times News, The Herald and Tribune in Jonesborough, The Erwin Record, The Tomahawk in Mountain City, and Six Rivers Digital, we are committed to fostering community engagement and supporting the growth of the Appalachian Highlands region.

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Domestic violence incident puts RCS on lockdown

1 day ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Anna Adams

ROGERSVILLE — The Rogersville Police Department responded to a call in reference to a man threatening to shoot his wife around 8:05 a.m. Wednesday, causing Rogersville City School to go into lockdown. According to the Rogersville Police report, two officers were dispatched to a residence on Reid Terry Drive. Central dispatch said the male may attempt suicide by the police. The officers shut down Reid Terry Drive and had central dispatch tell the female to go to a nearby parking lot.
Spay and neuter offered through Hawkins Humane Society

1 day ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Anna Adams

ROGERSVILLE — The Hawkins County Humane Society is partnering with Claws and Paws 4 a Cause and Pressman’s Home Rescue (PHR) to get the public's animals spayed and neutered on May 15. kAmr=2HD 2?5 !2HD :D =@42E65 2E c`_a pD96G:==6 w:89H2J :? z?@IG:==6] %9@D6 H9@ H:D9 E@ 92G6 E96:C 2?:>2=D DA2J65 @C ?6FE6C65 >FDE D:8? FA E9C@F89 E96 D96=E6C 2?5 A2J H:E9 42D9 @C 4964<]k^AmkAm%96J >2J 2=D@ E6IE %C24J |@J6D H:E9 !w# E@ A2J E9C@F89 '6?>@ @C !2JA2= 2E hag\f`_\ahgh]k^AmkAm%96 AC:46D 2C6 >F49 =@H6C E92?
Hawkins expects ‘substantial’ property value increase next year

2 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Anna Adams

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Volunteer Junior Mackenzie Goad wins nail care at SkillsUSA Championship

2 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Anna Adams

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Hawkins Budget Committee begins first draft

3 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Anna Adams

ROGERSVILLE — The Hawkins County Budget Committee began the first draft of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget at Monday’s meeting, before they recessed. During this time they decided, for the first draft, allocations for emergency services, nonprofits and the highway fund. Before allocating funds, District 5 Commissioner Jason Roach said overall, the county budget is growing. “Our fund balance has done pretty well,” he said.
THP vehicle struck while responding to accident, children injured

4 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Anna Adams

SULLIVAN COUNTY — A Tennessee Highway Patrol vehicle was struck by another vehicle on the highway at 8:20 a.m. Sunday while responding to a different accident, according to a THP report. The THP trooper was responding to a crash on I-81 south at the 59 mile marker and was blocking the left lane with blue lights flashing. A 2022 Kia Sorento was traveling in the left lane and collided with the patrol car, pushing it into the other vehicle.
Local racing legend remembered as Eberling, Lane win at Kingsport

5 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

KINGSPORT — Mike Potter was remembered at Kingsport Speedway before Friday night’s racing program featuring the touring Super Cup Series. Potter, a Johnson City driver who died in 2022, competed at stock car racing’s highest levels with 60 starts in the NASCAR Cup Series. Potter won a race in the Super Cup Series in Ohio when he was 70 years old. He was also a successful car owner in the series. His former driver, Ben Ebeling, swept 40-lap features at Kingsport’s 3/8-mile concrete oval.
Maxwell drives in five runs as D-B defeats Gate City

5 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

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Tariff concerns linger for area industry leaders

5 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Anna Adams |Allison Winters

KINGSPORT — Local industry leaders and representatives continue to monitor how tariffs could impact their business. This includes Eastman Chemical Co. and Domtar in the Kingsport area.
Former ETSU star Brown excited about Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

6 days ago | johnsoncitypress.com | Jeff Birchfield

Nearly 50 years after setting an East Tennessee State basketball record that stands to this day, “Big” Bob Brown is excited about his upcoming induction into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Brown remains the only player in ETSU history to average a double-double for an entire season.