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🌱 Bluff City community remembers the life of Patricia Smith, 75

Bluff City, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Bluff City community remembers the life of Patricia Smith, 75
  • What inspectors found at a motel on Bluff City Highway in Bristol

Also on today's calendar: Book Signing: Michael West's "Lost in the Holler" .

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 54.
  • Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 87 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Patricia Smith (elizabethton.com) — Bluff City is mourning the passing of 75-year-old Patricia Smith, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who went home to be with the Lord on May 26. She is remembered for her love of family, camping, fishing, movies, and books, and is survived by her daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchild, sister, and many extended family members.
   

• May health inspections (johnsoncitypress.com) — Recent state health inspections turned up a range of problems at restaurants, pools, and lodging across Northeast Tennessee, including a Bristol motel on Bluff City Highway with stained linens, damaged amenities, and insect issues. While Bluff City itself isn’t singled out, these nearby findings matter for residents who travel, dine, or host visitors in the region.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone missing this sweet Tortie?
    She thinks she lives in my yard. Very friendly, and hungry. I already have 4 and can’t afford any more vet bills…. So I’d love to find her home or a… (Nextdoor Bluff City by The River)
  • The Johnson City MTPO is updating our Coordinated Plan and we need your help!
    Participate by giving us your feedback on Public Transportation. Learn more: https://conta.cc/4fTx4au (Nextdoor )
  • Food City Supermarket posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk (Bagger) in Blountville. Apply here.
  • Victaulic Company posted a job opening for Machine Operator in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bluff City here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blountville

  • We Salute You: Glenn Hopkins, Blountville, Tennessee (wcyb.com)
  • J.A. Street & Associates begin busy summer (bjournal.com)

Bristol

  • It's Bristol Baby! (tenfourmagazine.com)
  • LIST: Summer feeding programs in the Tri-Cities (wjhl.com)
  • Spark Plaza and FoundersForge join Paramount Bristol for Satellite Cafe pop-up (wcyb.com)

Ok Bluff City! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bluff City

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