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Tri Cities, TN
44Events this week
5Free things to do
90New spots
93New stories

● Checked this morning, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Tri Cities

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 44 events, day by day →

Riftbound Friday Nexus Nights

Friday 6pm · 2 Dudes Gaming

¿Hablas Español? Spanish Language Club

Friday 6:30pm · The Philosopher's House

Lyberarchelulo Duets

Friday 7pm · Fischman Gallery

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Asking For Trouble

Friday 7:30pm · Paramount Bristol

Sorghum Festival and Breakfast

Saturday 8am · Tipton-Haynes State Historic Site

New in Tri Cities

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Haven of Mercy Thrift Store

Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage

Thrift with heart: Need a quick dopamine hit that also does some good?

havenofmercy.org ↗

Cranberry Lane

Shopping

Shop thoughtful gifts: Whether birthdays, housewarmings, or just-because moments sneak up, Cranberry Lane delivers a curated mix of charming finds for home and gifting that feel personal without the panic.

cranberrylanehome.com ↗

Lloyd's Salon & Boutique

Beauty

Fresh cut, fresh fit: A Kingsport original since 1948, Lloyd's Salon & Boutique blends a full-service salon with a boutique stocked with wearable finds.

lloydssalonandboutique.com ↗

Tri Cities’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Tri Cities’s best →

Most read in Tri Cities

The five stories Tri Cities readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Fort Henry Mall experiencing growth, shifting from retail to entertainment

    Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport, Tennessee, is experiencing growth, shifting from retail to entertainment.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  2. Why Retirees Are Quietly Flocking to This Scenic Tennessee Mountain Hub

    Johnson City, Tennessee, is a popular destination for retirees due to its affordable housing, revitalized downtown, and easy access to Cherokee National Forest.

    Full story at investopedia.com ↗

  3. Free movie series returning to Johnson City Parks

    Movies in the Park is returning to Johnson City, Tennessee, for a three-week free series.

    Full story at yahoo.com ↗

  4. Mother jailed after child found wandering in Bloomingdale with no clothing - Electric 94.9

    Harley Rowland, the mother of a Sullivan County toddler, is being held without bond after her child was found wandering around a Bloomingdale neighborhood without clothing and nearly being hit by an automobile.

    Full story at electric949.com ↗

  5. Fake cop pulls over real Johnson City cop, goes to jail

    John Thompson, a 22-year-old man from Jonesborough, has been charged with criminal impersonation for allegedly impersonating a Johnson City Police Department officer by pulling over his fake SUV for a traffic stop.

    Full story at supertalk929.com ↗

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