Good ole Rocky Top

This story captures something about my hometown. I don't know exactly what. But I read about it first on Wonkette, and when Johnson City showed up in the dateline, somehow it was not completely surprising.

Minister Charged With Indecent Exposure
July 31, 2007 - 5:53pm

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - The minister of a Baptist church has been charged with indecent exposure and driving under the influence, and police officers say he propositioned them.

Tommy Tester, 58, of Bristol, Va., was wearing a skirt when he was arrested last week after allegedly urinating in front of children at a car wash, police said.

Police also said Tester offered to perform oral sex on officers who were sent to the scene.... (WTOP)

Wonkette says an empty bottle of oxycodone and another of vodka were found at the scene.