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The sale of a newspaper, Tennessee Plastics changes names, flooded out school kids cross state lines and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.

July 2, 1874: The Herald and Tribune reported news of a tragic accident. “Jeremiah 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.” 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. “The Tennessee Press Association passed through this city on the 24th of June en route to Cloudl...

Revolutionary widows, A new tea room, A new flight path crosses the Tri-Cities and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.

An unsafe trestle, Memorial Day baseball, the mayor gets a ticket and more were reported on this day in Johnson City history.