🌱 How much will Apison’s new county park land really cost?

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• How much will Apison’s new county park land really cost?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 88, low: 72.
• Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• County Commission Approves Apison Park Purchase Despite Some Price Concerns (chattanoogan.com) — Hamilton County has agreed to buy 8.5 acres in Apison from Apison Baptist Church for $1.25 million to create a new community park, plus 1.72 acres for parking. Commissioners debated the price but noted the land’s high value and lack of parks in the area. The deal includes a parsonage that will be resold, with proceeds returning to county funds.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Small Business Basics
  Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce TSBDC Cleveland
  12:00 pm
• AD - Exercise Class (YMCA led)
  Cleveland Bradley County Public Library 795 Church Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
  1:00 pm
• AD - Creative Adult Art Class
  Cleveland Bradley County Public Library 795 Church Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
  3:00 pm
• TZ - Teen RPG
  Cleveland Bradley County Public Library 795 Church Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
  5:00 pm

Friday August 7

• First Day of School- Abbreviated School Day
  Bradley County Cleveland, TN 37311

Saturday August 8

• 2026 Cherokee Cultural Celebration
  Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce Red Clay State Historic Park at 1140 Red Clay Park RD. SW Cleveland, TN 37311
  10:00 am
• Imagining Future Stories
  Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points 200 Inman St E, Cleveland, Tn
  1:30 pm
• AD- The Paranormal Enthusiast Club
  Cleveland Bradley County Public Library 795 Church Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
  4:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Work Session
  Bradley County Courthouse Commission Room
  12:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  Cleveland, TN Calendar, 190 Church Street NE, Cleveland
  1:00 pm
• City Council Meeting →
  City of Cleveland TN Municipal Building - 190 Church Street NE Cleveland TN 37311
  1:00 pm
• Beer Board Meeting →
  Cleveland, TN Calendar, 190 Church Street NE, Cleveland
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Food City posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager in Ooltewah. Apply here.
• Erlanger Health posted a job opening for Staff Physician - Concierge Services in Chattanooga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apison here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Ooltewah

• TVA to fund school STEM projects through award program (local3news.com)
• ICE officers rescue 2-year-old found wandering alone in Tennessee: federal authorities (newschannel9.com)
• Blackburn, Rose hold dueling Hamilton County rallies in race for governor (timesfreepress.com)

East Ridge

• Law and Order August 5 (eastridgenewsonline.com)
• Letters to the editors: See who readers support in Aug. 6 election (timesfreepress.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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