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Hi Alcoa! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Alcoa golfers just punched their tickets to the state tournament?
  • How will this new disaster nonprofit change response in Alcoa?
  • What would a new KC-46 refueling wing mean for Alcoa's base?

Also on today's calendar: ETCW THUNDERSTRUCK and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 86, low: 69.
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 78 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Multiple Blount County golfers heading to State (thedailytimes.com) — Alcoa High School golfers are headed to the TSSAA state tournament after the Lady Tornadoes dominated their region and boys standout Cade Bruce qualified individually with the day's best score. Several Maryville and William Blount golfers also earned individual spots, but Alcoa's repeat trip to state and strong boys finish give local fans plenty to cheer about next week.
   

• Local emergency relief nonprofit launches as Helene, Gatlinburg anniversaries loom (thedailytimes.com) — A new Blount Strong Relief Network nonprofit is forming partnerships with Alcoa, Maryville, and Blount County officials to coordinate volunteers and aid when disasters strike here at home. The group will work alongside county emergency management, organizing donations, case management, and specialized committees so Alcoa-area residents get faster, better-organized help during future floods, fires, or storms.
   

• Maine Air National Guard is a finalist to house a new, advanced air refueling wing (wmtw.com) — McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Alcoa is one of four finalists to host a new KC-46A air refueling squadron, which would bring advanced tankers to replace older aircraft. While Bangor, Maine is the focus, the Air Force decision expected in 2027 could mean new missions and investment tied directly to the Alcoa-area base.
   

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Other local events
    Thursday October 1
  • â˝ď¸ AMS Team Maroon vs Bearden Blue (Home)
    Alcoa Middle School Alcoa, TN 37701
    7:15 pm
    • Friday October 2
  • đ Football at South Doyle
    South Doyle
    7:00 pm
    • Tuesday October 6
  • â˝ď¸ Girls' Soccer vs. Sequoyah
    Alcoa
    6:00 pm
    • Saturday October 10
  • ETCW THUNDERSTRUCK →
    Springbrook Rec Center, Alcoa
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Friendly people, clean terminal with a nice selection of food choices.
    The signage is great and the terminals and roads are easy to navigate. McGhee Tyson is my favorite airport! (Nextdoor Springbrook)
  • Arconic posted a job opening for Production Crew Leader in Alcoa. Apply here.
  • Arconic Corporation posted a job opening for Molten Metal Technical Specialist in Alcoa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alcoa here.

🗞 Nearby News

Maryville

  • Lot 1 & 2 Butler Mill Rd, Maryville, TN 37803 (redfin.com)
  • The Armory hosts Survivor contestant (thedailytimes.com)
  • Pellissippi State education helps DENSO employee turn factory-floor experience into engineering career (knoxtntoday.com)

Knoxville

  • Knoxville apartments \u200bfor rent saw slight price decreases since last August (knoxnews.com)
  • North Knoxville Kroger requests KAT discontinue nearby bus stop (wvlt.tv)

Ok Alcoa! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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