Haven of Mercy's new store already drawing stream of shoppers

Ten months after a fire wiped out some 60 percent of its operating revenues, the Haven of Mercy rescue ministry has opened a new thrift store location on South Roan Street.

Pets of the Week

One Acre Cafe serves up a pair of special events; local chefs, brewers get creative with Girl Scout Cookies

One Acre Cafe, the popular community cafe for everyone - regardless of their ability to pay, is opening its doors for a couple of special events.

Johnson City spiritual leader dies

Rev. Charles H. Charlton, an important figure in Johnson City, has died.

Little Chicago Rail Day at ETSU’s Carter Railroad Museum coming up

On Saturday, Jan. 25, the first event for the 2020 Heritage Days series at the George L. Carter Railroad Museum, located in the Campus Center Building at East Tennessee State University, will recall the region’s own history with “Little Chicago Railroad Days.”

Homeless count underway across northeast Tennessee

A HUD mandated count of people who are homeless is being conducted by the Appalachian Regional Coalition on Homelessness in partnership Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Mountain Home and volunteers from service organizations across the eight county region.

Local Girl Scout Conference hosting first derby race this weekend

The Girl Scouts Council of Southern Appalachia Service Unit 608 will host its first derby race this weekend. 

MPCC to host My Little Valentine Daddy Daughter Dance

The My Little Valentine Daddy Daughter Dance is coming to Memorial Park Community Center, 510 Bert St., on Feb. 8 from 6-8 p.m.

Symphony of the Mountains host its first event of 2020 in February

Symphony of the Mountains will be performing its ever-popular Family Concert on Feb 2, 2020. 

Jonesborough's 'Life Lines' production hits the stage next month

A new play is set to hit the McKinney Center stage in Jonesborough next month. 

Man says Knoxville diocese knew about accusations months before acting

KNOXVILLE — An East Tennessee man says the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville knew about abuse allegations against a music teacher nearly a year before it took action against him.

Best Shot

You, too, can take your best shot on a digital camera and send it to the Johnson City Press. The best of the best will be published in upcoming editions and in our online photo galleries here on JohnsonCityPress.com.

Pets of the Week

This week’s Pets of the Week comes from the good folks and the ever-improving facilities of the Elizabethton/Carter County Animal Shelter. 

Can physical education help academic success?

Physical education may be directly related to how students perform academically, according to a local physical education instructor and researcher at Milligan College.

African Children's Choir set to visit Jonesborough

A local church favorite from Africa is returning to Jonesborough next week, according to a recent announcement from Jonesborough United Methodist Church.