A Johnson City Man Has Drowned In A Local River. According To The Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office, 36 Year Old David Murphy Was Swimming In The Nolichuckey River In The Embreeville Community When The Incident Occurred. He Had Already Swam Across Once, And Was Trying To Get Back Across When A Strong Current Caused Him To Drown. He Reportedly Asked For Help From A Friend, But Due To The Strong Current Of Water, Was Unsuccessful. Murphy’s Body Was Transported To The Quillen College Of Medicine Where An Autopsy Will Be Performed.