Feb. 27, 1788: A three-day skirmish called the “Battle of the Lost State of Franklin” was fought at what is now Tipton-Haynes Historic Site. Soldiers braved severe cold and snowstorms. (Source: An Adventure in Northeast Tennessee: A three Day (Self-Guided) Tour by Faith Stahl.)
Feb. 26, 1874: The Herald and Tribune, a newspaper published in Jonesborough, reported on a recent area death.
Individuals 65 years old and older and those who fall into certain qualifying categories can register now to get a COVID-19 vaccine Friday and all next week at The Medicine Shoppe in Jonesborough.
Individuals 65 years old and older and those who fall into certain qualifying categories can register now to get a COVID-19 vaccine Friday and…
On Friday, the Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians will begin distributing Girl Scout cookies by holding drive-through locations, safely …
Like many people, I’ve picked up some new hobbies during the pandemic — particularly cooking and baking.
As we, like latter-day groundhogs, awaken from our socially distanced hibernation of “Interesting Times,” our thoughts turn from enduring enfo…
The pastor of one of the oldest African American churches in the region says faith has played an essential role in preserving Black history.
The River, a resource center for families in Washington County, has served the area for 18 years, but its staff continue to strengthen and exp…
It may be Valentine’s Day, but as spring rolls around, instead of love, this young(ish) man’s fancy turns to thoughts of his garden.
Like many people, I’ve picked up some new hobbies during the pandemic — particularly cooking and baking.
The Clarks Creek area is a majestic backcountry forest found in the Bald Mountain Range of Unicoi County, Tennessee.
Feb. 20, 1890: The Comet readers learned of several building projects taking place in Johnson City. “New roofs are seen in all parts of the to…
Feb. 20, 1890: The Comet readers learned of several building projects taking place in Johnson City. “New roofs are seen in all parts of the to…
Feb. 19, 1898: The Chattanooga Daily Times, with a dateline of Johnson City, reported on a fire at Buffalo Mountain. “The Buffalo mountains (s…
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You can visit the Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter at 3411 N. Roan St., or visit online at wcjcanimalshelter.org. You can also ca…
Atop a hill adjacent to the Western North Carolina Farmers Market in Asheville sits The Moose Café. Its menu is a celebration of real, unadorn…
Feb. 17, 1898: The Comet alerted readers to a smallpox scare. “Miss Lena Anderson, teacher in the high school of this city, left for her home …
While we're still stuck inside and streaming, here are a handful of suggestions from the streaming giant Netflix that you may have missed. Che…
Feb. 16, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported that the Franklin Academy, located about six miles from Jonesborough, would “resume oper…
Atop a hill adjacent to the Western North Carolina Farmers Market in Asheville sits The Moose Café. Its menu is a celebration of real, unadorn…
Feb. 17, 1898: The Comet alerted readers to a smallpox scare. “Miss Lena Anderson, teacher in the high school of this city, left for her home …
While we're still stuck inside and streaming, here are a handful of suggestions from the streaming giant Netflix that you may have missed. Che…
Feb. 16, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported that the Franklin Academy, located about six miles from Jonesborough, would “resume oper…
As we, like latter-day groundhogs, awaken from our socially distanced hibernation of “Interesting Times,” our thoughts turn from enduring enfo…
Feb. 16, 1866: The East Tennessee Union Flag reported that the Franklin Academy, located about six miles from Jonesborough, would “resume oper…
As we, like latter-day groundhogs, awaken from our socially distanced hibernation of “Interesting Times,” our thoughts turn from enduring enfo…
The bald eagle was declared the national symbol of the United States in 1782. Ironically, in the lower 48 states, this species was threatened …
Feb. 13, 1890: Readers of The Comet learned about railway plans. “As mentioned last week in the Comet the board met on Thursday to consider a …
The Washington County/Johnson City Animal Shelter has done such an amazing job over the last several years, finding homes for animals in need …
Feb. 12, 1869: The East Tennessee Union Flag, a newspaper in Jonesborough, reported on the recent death of a prominent local citizen. “Col. Jo…
Feb. 11, 1886: The Comet informed readers, “The Johnson City Machine Shop has just finished overhauling one of the Narrow Gauge engines. It ma…
