🌱 Which Hardeman County committees now shape services for Bolivar residents?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Hardeman County committees now shape services for Bolivar residents?
• Why Bolivar ranks among Tennessee's best hometowns for 2026

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Hot with clouds and sun, with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
• Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• County Commission Appoints Individuals to 14 Committees for FY 2026/2027 (hatchiepress.com) — Hardeman County commissioners have finalized appointments to 14 key committees for the 2026–2027 fiscal year, shaping everything from ambulance service and animal control to solid waste and the county library. Because Bolivar is the county seat, these committee choices will influence daily services, public safety, and facilities that residents rely on across town and throughout Hardeman County.
   

• Nine Best Places To Call Home In Tennessee In 2026 (worldatlas.com) — Bolivar earns a spotlight as one of Tennessee's best places to live, thanks to low home prices, a lively court square, and a revived Luez Theater showing first-run movies and live music. The article also highlights Music on the Square and nearby parks like Pleasant Run Creek Park and Sand Beach Lake, comparing Bolivar's affordability and amenities with eight other Tennessee towns.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply Company posted a job opening for Team Member in Bolivar. Apply here.
• National Church Residences Senior Living Communities posted a job opening for Property Manager I-Pecan Grove in Bolivar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bolivar here.

🗞 Nearby News

Henderson

• Blue Raider basketball coaches talk upcoming season at Kiwanis (clevelandbanner.com)
• Dr. Keith Harris to be inaugurated as President of FHU, October 22 (chestercountyindependent.com)
• Johnnie Gaddy – MARCH 10, 1933 – Sept. 22, 2026 (chestercountyindependent.com)

Brownsville

• Billy Young (wbbjtv.com)
• Haywood County Schools, Ford Community Relations, hosting launch ceremony to celebrate expansion of pre-K education in Haywood County (talknwesttn.com)

Jackson

• AmeriCorps NCCC team arrives in Jackson for community service projects (wbbjtv.com)

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