Johnson City Parks & Recreation, TN

06/23/2026

🎶 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗲! 🎶

This Thursday marks the final concert of the 2026 Lakeside Concert Series, and we’re ending the season on a high note with The Legacy Motown R***e!

📅 Thursday
🕖 7–9 p.m.
📍 Winged Deer Park's Goulding Amphitheatre, 199 Carroll Creek Rd.
🎟️ FREE
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Ages Welcome

From great music and beautiful lake views to dancing, singing, and unforgettable summer memories, this year's Lakeside Concert Series has been one to remember. Take a look back at some of the fun we've shared all season long!

A special thank you to Carnegie Hotel for sponsoring this week's concert.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and join us for one last summer evening of music by the lake! 🎤🌅

06/23/2026

🩺 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲! 🩺

The Langston Health Awareness Camp is designed to introduce rising 7th and 8th grade students to exciting career opportunities in nursing and health care through hands-on learning, games, puzzles, and interactions with practicing health care professionals.

Campers will gain valuable insight into the knowledge, skills, and education needed to pursue careers as CNAs, LPNs, registered nurses, and other health care professionals while building confidence for future educational and career goals.

📅 July 13-17
🕘 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
👥 Ages 12-13
💲 $50 per person
📍 Langston Centre, 315 Elm St.

Register today by clicking the link below or call (423) 434-5785 for more information.
https://loom.ly/9k8OMis

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06/23/2026

🥎 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡! 🥎

Get your team together and get ready to hit the field this fall! Whether you're a returning team or looking to join the fun for the first time, now is the time to register.

📋 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
✅ Ages 18+
✅ Team entry fee: $350 ($10 additional fee for non-residents)
✅ Double-header opportunities
✅ 6:30 p.m. start time for all leagues
✅ All players must be registered in RecDesk
✅ Teams must have at least 9 players registered
✅ Postseason single-elimination tournament
✅ Attendance at the coaches meeting is required

🏆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲:
📅 Monday – Co-Ed
📅 Tuesday – Men’s
📅 Wednesday – Co-Ed
📅 Thursday – Men’s & Church

📌𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
• Coaches Meeting: Last week of July or first week of August (tentative)
• Proposed Season Start: August 10 (for teams paid in full)

⚾ Register today using the link below or call 423-283-5822 for more information.
https://loom.ly/EloGIcI

06/22/2026

🎶 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻! 🎶

We’re wrapping up the Lakeside Concert Series with the soulful sounds of The Legacy Motown R***e!

📅 Thursday, June 25
🕖 7–9 p.m.
📍 Winged Deer Park – Goulding Amphitheatre
🎟️ FREE admission

Bring your crew, grab a chair, and soak in a summer evening of Motown hits and lakeside vibes. 💃🕺

👉 Get the details: https://loom.ly/OIPbuPg



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06/22/2026

☀️🏕️ Week 4 of Summer Camp is here, but first, let’s look back at all the fun from last week!

🦉 Jump Start Camp welcomed Vanessa from Green Valley Wildlife, who introduced campers to some feathered owl friends.

🐍 Connie’s Nature Camp wrapped up the week with a surprise visitor — a snake!

🌱 Sprouts Camp learned all about gardening and took home healthy treats thanks to our friends at the Pop-Up Farmers Market.

🏰 3D Modeling Camp put creativity on display as campers designed and built their own castles.

🏐 Volleyball Camp was in full swing at Memorial Park Community Center, with campers sharpening their skills on the court.

🚒 Carver Recreation Camp took a field trip to Fire Station No. 3 to learn important fire safety tips from local firefighters.

We can’t wait to see what adventures Week 4 has in store! Stay tuned for more summer fun.

☀️😎🎉

06/19/2026

JOHNSON CITY — Local residents helped preserve history Friday by sharing stories, photographs and documents connected to the Roan Hill, Carver/West-Davis and Carnegie neighborhoods during a Juneteenth Community History Harvest at the Langston Centre in Johnson City.

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06/19/2026

The Langston Centre hosted a Juneteenth Community History Harvest celebration on Friday, bringing together community members to help preserve and share the rich history of Johnson City’s Black communities.

Residents contributed stories, photographs, and historical documents connected to the Roan Hill, Carver/West-Davis, and Carnegie neighborhoods. These valuable materials were scanned on-site and will help support the City’s ongoing Black Heritage Trail project, ensuring these important stories are preserved for future generations.

The event also featured a special presentation from students in the AV Camp. Over the past three weeks, campers worked on a Juneteenth-themed project and shared their work with attendees, highlighting the significance of this important day in American history.

To learn more about the Black Heritage Trail project, click the link in the comments section.



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06/19/2026

06/19/2026

🥎 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹! 🥎

Sign up today for our 2026 Fall Youth Softball season and get ready for a fun season on the field!

⚾ Coach Pitch — Grades K-3
⚾ Kid Pitch — Grades 4-7

💲 $35/resident
💲 $45/non-resident
📅 A $20 late fee will be applied starting July 10
⏰ Registration closes Aug. 24

𝗧𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 ⬇️
https://loom.ly/ShvELyw

📞 For more information, call 423-434-5864 or email [email protected]

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06/19/2026

🎻📖 Experience the stories, sounds, and flavors of Appalachia!

Join us for Appalachian Tales and Tunes, an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich heritage of the Appalachian Mountains through music, storytelling, and food.

📚 Be inspired by storyteller Catherine Yael Serota as she brings her Appalachian roots to life through captivating stories. Her recently published book, An Appalachian Life: A Storyteller’s Perspective, is available at local bookstores and Amazon.

🎶 Enjoy live music from Bratfolk, featuring Roxanne McDaniel and Devi Alexander, whose distinctive mountain sounds are sure to get your toes tapping.

🍽️ A meal is included with your ticket!

📅 Thursday, July 9
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Memorial Park Community Center
💲 $10 per person
👥 Ages 18+

🎟️ Purchase tickets by calling 423-434-6237 or stopping by Memorial Park Community Center.

⏰ Please pre-register by Monday, July 6.

Don't miss this special evening celebrating Appalachian culture, community, and tradition!

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