It's a tough time to be in the market for a new house. But as peak homebuying season begins, home buyers are starting to have at least some negotiating power—especially in markets that recorded large price growth over the last few years. The average 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage rose above 7% at the start of November 2022, the highest level in more than a decade, as the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark rates to combat inflation. Today, rates remain at historic highs; even half of a percentage point change can significantly affect the monthly payments required for a mortgage. Since mort ..read more

The Storm Team 11 forecast calls for a mild start to Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Additional scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible through the afternoon and evening. The chance of rain will be 40% with a high of 80 degrees.  A stray shower or t-storm will be possible tonight with a low of 60 degrees.  The unsettled weather pattern will stretch into the next workweek with a 70% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms on Monday. The high will be 78 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms will continue Monday night with a low of 61 degrees. Tuesday will be mostly clo ..read more

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) - Star Wars fans gathered in downtown Jonesborough on Saturday for the second annual Star Wars Day: May the Fourth Be With You event. Fans dressed as their favorite character for this kid-friendly event featuring: Themed snacks and drinks Souvenirs Obstacle course Knockerball Llamas Crafts Merchants Costume contest Bounty hunting Retro arcade Jedi training Photo opportunities with costumed characters Photo: WJHL Photo: WJHL Photo: WJHL Photo: WJHL Photo: WJHL The Jonesborough Area Merchants & Service Association (JAMSA) hosts the event. It is run and operat ..read more

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - In April, Science Hill High School (SHHS) students participated in a reading challenge to see how many minutes they could accumulate that month. Now, in May, pages are still turning. In April, students concluded the month with 130,666 minutes of reading, surpassing the 20,000 minutes goal Anne Timbs, SHHS library media specialist, set. “It’s been really great to see the excitement about reading,” Timbs said. “I’ve had students coming into the library very excited about this challenge, and some of the students aren’t typical ones that make it a habit to stop by the ..read more

The Storm Team 11 Forecast calls for cloudy skies as scattered showers and thunderstorms continue through the overnight with a low of 59 degrees. For Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, there will be a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy skies. The high in Sunday will be 80 degrees. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now WJHL Severe Weather Alerts SIGN UP NOW Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms continue through Sunday night with a low of 59 degrees. Rain and thunderstorms are on tap for Monday with a 60% chance of rain and stor ..read more

ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) — Downtown Erwin hosted the first Trails and Tunes Festival on Saturday. The Trails and Tunes Festival is a rebranding of the former Great Outdoors Festival. The new festival welcomed more music, vendors and outdoor adventure than before. The festival celebrated the region's best bands, crafters and nature spots. Guests enjoyed various outdoor activities such as mountain biking, rock climbing, fly fishing and more. There was also a designated area for children. Photo: WJHL Photo: WJHL Photo: WJHL Photo: WJHL Photo: WJHL Austin Finch, the Economic Development Director of ..read more

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) - East Tennessee State University's (ETSU) graduating class of 2024 took to the stage Saturday alongside alumni from the class of 1974. "It's good to be back and see the excitement on the faces of all the new graduates," said Ron Edmond, ETSU class of 1974. Returning alumni were inducted into the Golden 50s club during the commencement ceremony. "I think it's a great tradition to be able to honor and to be able to escort the new graduates into the real world, as it were," said Edmond. Every spring graduation ceremony, ETSU gives those alumni a chance to celebrate the ..read more

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Kingsport Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Family Fun Night on May 11. Family Fun Night is an event for families to play yard games and kickball, listen to music and grab a bite from the food trucks. Bays Mountain Park’s Kids at Bays Day set for May 18 The event will be at Kingsport Miracle Field at 2021 Brickyard Park Drive from 6 to 8 p.m. This year's Family Fun Night theme is "Happy Fiesta!" The facility's all-accessible playground will be available ..read more

A Flash Flood Warning is currently in effect for Buchanan County, Virginia until 6:45 p.m. Saturday evening. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now WJHL Severe Weather Alerts SIGN UP NOW The Storm Team 11 Forecast calls for cloudy skies as scattered showers and thunderstorms continue through Saturday overnight with a low of 59 degrees. For Cinco de Mayo on Sunday, there will be a 40% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms with mostly cloudy skies. The high on Sunday will be 80 degrees. Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms continue through Sun ..read more

BRISTOL, Va. (WJHL) — A kitten in a dangerous situation was saved by Bristol, Virginia first responders on Friday before finding its forever home. A social media post by the Bristol, Virginia Police Department (BVPD) said citizens located a kitten stuck in the undercarriage of a vehicle in the parking lot of the Pal's on Lee Highway. Those individuals were able to free the kitten, but afterward, it ran away to a creekbed and hid under large rocks, according to the post. BVPD Animal Control Officer Larry Boardwine responded to the scene to help, and he was soon joined by more BVPD officers and ..read more