JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Four African-American community members that are vital to Johnson City were honored by having bridges named in their memory. A bridge-naming ceremony was held at the Langston Centre, formerly Langston High School, Johnson City’s first African-American school. Mary Alexander, John Fletcher Birchette III, Reverend Dr. C.H. Charlton and Betty Hill-Goah […]
On Saturday morning, community members gathered at the Langston Centre along with local and state government officials to commemorate two bridges in front of the center.
Efforts are underway in Nashville to memorialize four Black community leaders that lawmakers say played pivotal roles in the development of Johnson City.