Whitaker has designs for life, work and community service

The Bristol native and East Tennessee State University alumna says the joy of her life is the four sons she raised while living on a Jonesborough farm and a cottage on Boone Lake.

Five Questions: 'Anyone can be a part of' local wrestling

Jon Taylor, a 22-year old Bristol resident, has always had a passion for professional wrestling.

Orchestra teacher talks about career and students' musical growth

For several years, Johnson City Schools orchestra instructor Susan Lambert has worked in Indian Trail Intermediate School, Liberty Bell Middle School and Science Hill High School, guiding student musicians as they hone in on their instruments from fifth grade to graduation.

Motivational speaker talks overcoming disabilities in 'Four Days with Kenny Tedford'

For the past 25 years, Kenny Tedford Jr. has toured the country as a motivational speaker talking about his struggles in life and how he’s worked to overcome them.

Local promoter talks about the role of Hideaway benefit concerts

Local resident Jordan Cashen, 28, has been booking concerts at downtown Johnson City’s Hideaway for about six years now, and recently, some of those shows were organized to support charitable and political causes.

Cooley finds opportunities in downtown Johnson City

Victoria Cooley, the owner of West Main Antiques and Variety Shop in downtown Johnson City, was born to be in the antiques business.

5 Questions: Connie Buchanan puts her heart to work for veterans

Connie Buchanan, the former manager and current go-to woman at the Tri-Cities Flea Market in Bluff City, always has her eye out for veterans in need. And she is known for her knack for helping those who are suffering without the veterans benefits they earned in service to their country.

Five Questions for Brookelyn Wilson, a nonbinary college student

Wilson recently reached out to the Johnson City Press to tell us more about what it’s like to live as nonbinary, starting with some personal fast facts.

Five Questions for Jon Renner, Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year

Science Hill Girls Wrestling Coach Jon Renner was named the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year.

Daniel Boone JROTC instructor teaches leadership after decades in uniform

Michael H. Gardner, a Boones Creek area native and Daniel Boone High School graduate, works as a Marine Corps JROTC instructor at the high school he attended before embarking on his military career.

Science Hill student scores perfect 36 on ACT, looks to future in mathematics

Greta Higginbotham is a senior at Science Hill High School who scored a perfect 36 on her ACT exam last year.

ETSU couple shares a love for speech and debate

Laughton and Erin Messmer are partners as well as senior lecturers in the Department of Communication and Performance in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Five Questions with Johnson City Schools Homeless Education Program Coordinator

Johnson City Schools’ Homeless Education Program Coordinator Sydnee DeBusk says educating some of the city’s poorest students comes with some unique challenges.

Five questions with ETSU counselor and THRIVE coordinator Eric Feltman

Five Questions for Science Hill SGA President

Saanvi Goenka, 16, first shown an interest in student government in seventh-grade to be a voice for others. Now a senior in high school, she serves as President of the Science Hill High School Student Government Association.