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Happy weekend, Tri Cities!
In today’s happening-today edition: Church brings 55 Ukrainians to safety, ETSU-Con 2026, and St. Paddy’s Parade + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Region’s largest resettlement effort: As the war in Ukraine marked four years, Celebration Church in Johnson City and Blountville says it has brought 55 Ukrainians to safety, including a displaced mom sharing her story — read the full story.
A father’s lasting tribute: Elizabethton’s Louchee Greene has donated more than $160,000 to build Sandra Renee Greene Park at Race and Pine streets, expected to be finished by summer in memory of his daughter — see what’s planned for the park.
Lively community celebration returns: Jonesborough’s 3rd annual St. Paddy’s Parade is set for March 14 at 11 a.m. Entries are open starting at $25. Expect highland cows, local crafters, Irish music, and free admission — see how to participate.
Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.
Someone Googled you this week: Whether you’re dating again, selling something locally, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up. Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are. Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you (or someone you care about) to clean up all that up – learn more here.
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🫶 We got your back
Tune-up your week: Need a quick lift? A stroll past the Country Music Mural, Tim White’s larger-than-life tribute to the 1927 Bristol Sessions, makes an easy midweek brain break, a fun photo moment, and a reminder that big sounds began right here.
Yarn panic, solved: If your stash is looking thin, Yarntiques stocks beautiful knitting and crochet yarns, plus a friendly table to learn, swap tips, or simply unwind midweek. Owner Candice and crew are patient, ideal when a project goes rogue.
Tap list that never sleeps: With 40 rotating drafts spanning crisp lagers, hop bombs, ciders, and sours, Cascade Draft House is the easy meet-up when you want variety without fuss. Bring friends, find a food truck, maybe catch some tunes, and let the bartenders guide you to something new.
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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🎮 ETSU-Con 2026 @ D.P. Culp Student Center (Johnson City) | Saturday (3/7) at 9:00 AM – Whether you can quote Wrath of Khan or learned what a katana is from your kid, ETSU’s pop culture bash corrals comics, anime, movies, cosplay, and games under one roof. Free for ETSU students, open to the public, bring the kids, plus neighbor-spotting in costume.
🌹 Smith a Copper Rose @ The Inventor Center (Kingsport) | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Roll up your sleeves and smith a copper rose that will outlive your houseplants. Beginner-friendly, guided by a patient pro, and all tools provided, you will cut, texture, and twist your way to a forever bloom. Great gift, better bragging rights.
🎩 Seuss on the Loose @ Downtown Elizabethton, Tn | Saturday (3/7) at 12:00 PM – Downtown Elizabethton is getting Seussified with a library kickoff, a Sneetch Sheet stroll through shops, and a Covered Bridge Park finale with the Cat in the Hat, the Grinch, and food trucks. Bring the kids, supervise your nostalgia, collect stickers, and snag a prize shot.
🎨 Tiny Art Show: Create Day @ Kingsport Public Library | Saturday (3/7) at 2:30 PM – Make something small, feel accomplished. Swing by the library to snag a tiny canvas, paint it at home, and return it before the Tiny Art Show opens, then admire community’s micro-genius on display all spring. Miss the program, extras wait at service desks.
👑 Ties and Tiara’s Daddy Daughter Dance @ Sullivan East High School (Bluff City) | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Whether your two-step is rusty or you remember the Macarena, the 2nd Annual Ties and Tiaras Daddy Daughter Dance is your chance to shine, expect glitter. $20 covers one tie and one tiara, $5 per extra tiara, all ages welcome, pre-register to save your spot.
☘ A Taste of Ireland @ Paramount Bristol | Saturday (3/7) at 7:30 PM – Whether you can tell a reel from a jig or just hum Danny Boy, this Irish music and dance spectacle brings West End polish, Riverdance alums, and live tap battles to Bristol. Expect goosebumps, witty banter, and craic, not green beer or leprechauns.
🛼 Lucked Up: Little City Roller Derby @ Bristol Skateway | Sunday (3/8) at 10:30 AM – Suit up in a little green and head to Bristol for Little City Roller Derby vs. the Chabooses, a scrappy, crowd-pleasing bout that’s equal parts speed, sass, and local pride. Kids 10 and under are free, and $12 online beats $15 at the door.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Tri Cities report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 79°F – Low: 59°F – Precip: 30%
A chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 0 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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Tomorrow – High: 66°F – Low: 53°F – Precip: 72%
Rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: Rain showers likely before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. Southwest wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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