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ETSU Police holds graduation for inaugural Citizens Police Academy

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The East Tennessee State University Police Department held a graduation ceremony for the inaugural class of its Citizens Police Academy. The Academy is...

Local universities see steady international enrollment amid statewide decline

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee has seen a 5.6% decrease in international student enrollment, according to the Tennessee State Data Center at the University of Tennessee. Fo...

ETSU nursing students gather donations for patients in Greeneville community project

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - A group of East Tennessee State University (ETSU) College of Nursing students is partnering with businesses in Greeneville to gather donations for pati...

Tennessee Interscholastic Cycling League returns to Johnson City for second year

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - More than 300 student-athletes from across Tennessee returned to Johnson City's Winged Deer Park for the fourth race of the 2026 Tennessee Intersc...

ETSU cuts ribbon on new disability resource center

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - East Tennessee State University cut the ribbon on the Emma Kate Disability Resource Center Friday morning, providing a dedicated space and accessible r...

ETSU earns first win of season with 48-14 victory over Tusculum

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — ETSU football picked up its first win of the 2026 season Saturday, defeating Tusculum 48-14. The matchup renewed a series that had been dormant for mor...

Tenn Out Of Tenns! A Gallery Of Tennessee State Stunners Who Gave ‘Em The Big Blues At Homecoming 2026

The BIG BLUEprints! Excellence is a habit at Tennessee State University known for its world-famous (and Grammy-winning) Aristocrat Of Sound marching band, highly ranked cheerleadin...

Simulation lab to better equip Milligan students for medical scenarios

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Milligan University unveiled its new Ballad Health Simulation Lab for nursing, occupational therapy and physician assistant students. According to the...

Greeneville standout Taren Claridy announces commitment to ETSU football

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Greeneville High School senior wide receiver Taren Claridy has announced his commitment to East Tennessee State University. Claridy shared the news on I...

ETSU dominates Western Carolina in SoCon opener 58-31

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — ETSU opened Southern Conference play with an offensive explosion Saturday, defeating Western Carolina 58-31 in the annual Blue Ridge Border Battle. The...

ETSU to recognize Dolly Parton with weeklong celebration

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is taking this week to remember and celebrate the late country music legend Dolly Parton. During the weeklong ce...

Bands of America returns to Johnson City

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - More than 20 high school marching bands coming from Tennessee to South Carolina have all traveled to Johnson City to compete in the Bands of America Ba...

ETSU reclaims rail with 14-3 rivalry win over Chattanooga

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL)— ETSU football reclaimed the Rail for the first time since 2018 on Saturday, defeating SoCon rival Chattanooga 14-3. The Buccaneers improved to 4-2 overa...

Science Hill Transition School to Work provides pathway for students with special needs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Science Hill High School's Transition School to Work (TSW) program is already showing strong signs of success. The program is designed to provide stude...

Explosives detection dog joins ETSU's Police Department

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - ETSU announced on Monday that it would be adding a furry, four-legged friend to help with explosive detection on campus. Captain Millie, an explosives...

ETSU professor uses AI-embedded curriculum to prepare students for marketing jobs

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - As artificial intelligence presence grows, employers continue to shift what they look for in potential hires. At East Tennessee State University (ETSU)...

Tenn Out Of Tenns! A Gallery Of Tennessee State Stunners Who Gave ‘Em The Big Blues At Homecoming 2026

The BIG BLUEprints! Excellence is a habit at Tennessee State University known for its world-famous (and Grammy-winning) Aristocrat Of Sound marching band, highly ranked cheerleadin...

ETSU trails Campbell Camels at halftime

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Buccaneers trail the Campbell Fighting Camels at halftime, 24-28, inside William B. Greene Jr. Stadium. ETSU...

Carson-Newman University receives state grant to support military-connected students

~ from Carson-Newman University A new grant awarded to Carson-Newman University will benefit veterans, service members and other military-connected students. The award, given to on...

ETSU's 'Support WETS-FM' fall fund drive happening this week

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - East Tennessee State University's (ETSU) public radio station, WETS-FM 89.5, is hosting its fall fund drive from Monday, Oct. 19, through Saturday, Oct...

Tennessee Drops ABA Accreditation Requirement

Ballad Health hosts open house at Bristol Regional Medical Center

BRISTOL, Tenn. (WJHL) — Ballad Health held an open house Thursday at Bristol Regional Medical Center, and officials talked about the Boone McCrary scholarship two years after Hurri...

Group preserving historic home site areas at Bays Mountain

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) - The Bays Mountain Park Association, also known as Friends of Bays, is working to preserve the history of the people who used to live on the mountain. Bren...

ETSU announces A Boogie Wit da Hoodie as replacement headliner for SGA Fall Concert

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — East Tennessee State University (ETSU) announced that A Boogie wit Da Hoodie is the new headliner for its Student Government Association (SGA) fall con...