Special Spaces ready to remake life of 19th child

A Johnson City nonprofit brings joy to children with life threatening diseases one room at a time.

Eat in a dining car to benefit the Chuckey Depot

The Town of Jonesborough, Heritage Alliance of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia and Watauga Valley Historical Railroad Society are pleased to offer a fundraiser with a one of a kind dining experience aboard a restored 1950 dining car, located off Spring Street, just a few blocks from downtown.

Adult prom allows revelers to relive the best years of their lives

Did you ever think it would be nice to relive those awkward teenage years, where your body and hormones had most of the control over your mind and much more important than that C in Mrs. Denny’s English class was who would settle for your company at the prom?

Frontier Health receives 6th sign of approval

For the past 15 years, Frontier Health has been accredited for its dedication to working with individuals and improving the lives of those in the community. Those at Frontier Health are committed to helping others. It’s what they do, and they’re good at it.

Get out and get locked in: Escape rooms boom in Tri-Cities area

Businesses offering live physical adventure games got their start in Japan ten years ago, but they’ve only recently appeared in the Tri-Cities.

Regional Intervention Program helps children with behavioral problems

The Regional Intervention Program is a parent-implemented, professionally-supported program for parents and children ages 2-6 aims to guide parents in learning the skills necessary for to work directly with their children. With the help of other RIP families, parents and children learn how to deal with a range of mild to severe behavioral issues such as defiance, separation anxiety, aggression, tantrums, not following instructions and others, according to a press release from Frontier Health.

Carter County Democratic Women's Club to hold public lecture on education

To many, public education is considered a cornerstone of society, which is why the Carter County Democratic Women’s Club will hold a public lecture and discussion, “Vouchers and Charters v. Public Education,” on Saturday, July 15, at 2 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 815 E. 2nd St., Elizabethton.

Kurdish Bluegrass?

It’s difficult to find a lot of true enthusiasm for bluegrass music beyond Southern Appalachia. But this genre has often attracted fans from halfway across the world, and some bluegrass enthusiasts come from regions many might not expect. 

Sasan Ahovan, from Kermanshah, Iran, which is in the heart of the Kurdish region of Iran, has been into bluegrass since he was young. Though many of his peers back home didn’t listen to a lot of western music, Ahovan said he was immediately drawn to bluegrass and American folk music from the first time he was exposed to it.

New Rotary Club governor hopes to continue legacy of philanthropy

The Rotary Club held a ceremony Monday at the Millennium Centre to officially install a new governor for district 7570, which includes 82 clubs from Greeneville to Winchester, Virginia. The new governor of the district, Richard Ray, said he hopes to continue the civic club’s legacy of philanthropy and community work. 

Johnson City Schools cancels this year's Back to School Bash

For a second year in a row, the Johnson City Schools’ Back to School Bash was canceled because the district couldn’t scrape together the resources to provide students with needed school supplies.

Guide for a perfect last minute Father’s Day

A last minute gift doesn’t mean it has to be a bad gift. Stick to this guide of what to do (and not to do) to make Father’s Day perfect for that special dad in your life.

Girl Scout uses cookie dough to fund day camp for fellow scouts

Belle Gates, 17, has been busy for almost 13 years doing community service with the Girl Scouts. As she continues to work for the troop and the community around her, she uses a large portion of the money she raises selling cookies to fund various projects. Many of these projects work towards the issues she cares most about.

Keep on Trekkin': Weekly bicycle ride brings community closer

On a blue-skied Tuesday, the Taco Trek returned for its monthly downtown bike ride. Riders of all ages came together for a casual 30 minute route through the city, starting at Trek ending at Holy Taco with a welcoming free pint of beer for of-age participants.

What's the buzz about beekeeping?

For some people, the idea of beekeeping is a horror tale personified, but believe it or not, the Washington County Beekeepers Association has a swarm of beekeepers with members in several surrounding counties.

Backyard paradise: See what Jonesborough's gardens have to offer for 21st annual Garden Gala

For beginning gardeners, advanced gardeners or garden enthusiasts, Jonesborough’s 21st annual Garden Gala has flowered into an event that draws hundreds of visitors each year.