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Athens, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Athens! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • An Athens church idea grows into a menstrual-product lifeline
  • An easygoing outdoor escape starts at Athens’ Eureka Trail
  • Son faces new charges after Athens couple found dead

Also on today's calendar: Watercolor Workshop and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 69 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Thursday: Cooler with a passing shower, temps: high: 59, low: 38.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning; cloudy, with a high of 50 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UTC criminal justice professor tackles period poverty through Love, Period. (utc.edu) — A ministry started at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Athens expects to distribute a record 120,000 to 125,000 menstrual products this year. Founded by UTC professor Courtney Crittenden and four fellow church members, Love, Period. supplies schools, jails and community sites across McMinn, Meigs and Polk counties.
   

• This Hidden Tennessee Rail Trail Offers 5.6 Miles Of Shady Paths Without Steep Climbs (takingthekids.com) — Athens residents have a free, gently graded outdoor route on the Eureka Trail, which runs 5.6 miles to Englewood along a former railroad bed. The Athens entrance at 1400 East Madison Avenue offers parking, restrooms and a bike repair station, with an accessible half-mile Health Triangle nearby.
   

• Man out of prison one day before parents found dead faces new charges (komonews.com) — An investigation continues after Willis and Mary Libbey were found dead in their Athens home while troopers were following up on a crash involving their car. Their son, Timothy Libbey, faces theft charges and additional charges alleging attacks on McMinn County jail officers. The report does not identify any homicide charges.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 🏡 This classic brick basement rancher has 3 bedrooms, a home office, and a large fenced backyard shaded by mature trees.
    Inside, you’ll find beautifully refinished hardwood floors, a light-filled living room, and an open kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. The walk… (Nextdoor Athens)
  • 🏡 This 3-bedroom, 1-bath rancher could be a little dollhouse with a few updates and your personal touch!
    It’s in a great location and already has original hardwood floors, newer windows and HVAC, and a carport for covered parking. Whether you’re looking… (Nextdoor Athens)
  • Dollar General posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in ATHENS TN S21841 in Athens. Apply here.
  • pOpshelf posted a job opening for ASST STORE MGR in ATHENS TN S24676 in Athens. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Athens here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sweetwater

  • Commission to decide whether to spend $3,000 on commemorative trophy, rings for Jellico High football team (themountainpress.com)

Charleston

  • Correction: Veterans Day ceremony at Waterville Baptist; parade in Charleston (clevelandbanner.com)

Loudon

Ok Athens! 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: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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