July 2, 1874: The Herald and Tribune reported news of a tragic accident. âJeremiah Gibson, a farmer living near Rogersville, was instantly killed one day last week, by a falling tree, while attempting to seek shelter from a storm.â
The Herald and Tribune was, and still is, a newspaper published in Jonesborough, which was spelled that way in 1874.
July 2, 1896: One hundred and twenty-five years ago today, The Comet reported on the recent activities of the Tennessee Press Association. âThe Tennessee Press Association passed through this city on the 24th of June en route to Cloudland Hotel, where was held one of the most enthusiastic meetings in the history of this association. This spot, which is 6,394 feet above sea level, was selected for its coolness, and in order that the press might get as high as possible in this world. As the state line between North Carolina and Tennessee runs through the hotel the mountain dew of two states contributed to the pleasure of the b
Although members of a Johnson City board expressed frustration at the pace of plans review, city staff say they’re maintaining a dialogue with representatives of the Haven of Mercy homeless
Leaders project a 2% raise in the upcoming fiscal year budget could ensure the Johnson City Schools system has the highest teacher pay in the region and among the highest
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, police responded to a report of an armed man causing a disturbance in the 100 block of Buffalo Street in downtown Johnson City
Concerned about the legal implications of its current requirements, Johnson City is working on bringing its zoning rules for medication assisted treatment facilities into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
City leaders will soon consider an amendment to the cityâs zoning code that would better align its rules with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services and the ADA. The ADA prohibits discrimination in the treatment of mental health disorders, including substance abuse.
In combination with counseling and behavioral therapy, medication assisted treatment involves using drugs like methadone or buprenorphine to treat addiction to opioids like heroin or prescription pain relievers.