
Mad Jack's to Open Johnson City BBQ Spot November 14
The New Mexico-based smokehouse is delaying its Johnson City debut by one week.
Live Poll
Do you find repeated opening delays for new local businesses frustrating?
Coverage here follows city government, Washington County, local school districts, business and public safety in Johnson City. Reporting reaches neighborhoods across the city and the surrounding Tri-Cities area.

The New Mexico-based smokehouse is delaying its Johnson City debut by one week.
Live Poll
Do you find repeated opening delays for new local businesses frustrating?
Live Poll
Do you trust your local police department to handle officer misconduct allegations fairly?
The department fired the officer within 24 hours of being notified of an investigation by state authorities.

Live Poll
Do you feel that local college basketball teams are an important part of your community?
The Buccaneers prepare to face High Point at Freedom Hall on October 25 to kick off their pre-season activity.

The Johnson City Independent School District has provided counseling resources following the death of a freshman student.
Live Poll
Do you support the opening of more licensed cannabis dispensaries in your local community?
A new cannabis dispensary is now operating on Main Street in Broome County.

Live Poll
Do you prefer electing newcomers over experienced incumbents for your local city commission?
A crowded field of ten hopefuls is vying for two open seats on the Johnson City Commission this November.

This section follows decisions made at city hall and the Washington County courthouse, along with Johnson City Schools and Washington County School District and the employers anchoring the regional economy. From the Tree Streets and North Johnson City to Sherwood Forest, The Gump and Fountain Square, neighborhood coverage extends into Carter County and Unicoi County where stories cross the line. Healthcare and higher education are among the industries most often behind a Johnson City story, shaping hiring, development and civic debate. Infrastructure and school district planning recur as the questions drawing sustained attention in local government coverage.