🌱 What the new Bolivar hospital will offer starting November 9
Bolivar, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Bolivar! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What the new Bolivar hospital will offer starting November 9
- Want a free, fun workout in Bolivar twice a week?
- How did Bolivar Central stack up in Week 7 action?
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, a shower; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 55.
- Monday: Less humid with sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 48 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital Nears Opening as Construction Enters Final Stages (wth.org) — A brand-new West Tennessee Healthcare Bolivar Hospital is set to open November 9 at 760 Vildo Road, bringing expanded emergency and inpatient services to Bolivar residents. With more ER rooms, upgraded diagnostics, and additional isolation rooms, the facility aims to strengthen care for rural West Tennessee while staff prepare patients and the community for the move from the current hospital. 
2. 5 years in, free line dance fitness program keeps community moving (wbbjtv.com) — Bolivar residents can join a free line dance fitness program that now draws about 75 people each week and is celebrating five years of classes. Started after the founder’s 170‑pound weight loss, the program offers Tuesday and Thursday evening sessions plus health education and community service opportunities for all fitness levels.
3. Tennessee high school football scores for Week 7 of TSSAA season (commercialappeal.com) — Bolivar football fans can see how Bolivar Central fared in Week 7, with the Tigers falling to Covington in Thursday’s region matchup. The roundup also lists dozens of other high school scores from across Tennessee, helping you track regional rivals and future opponents.
4. Rural Lawmakers Call for Temporary Fuel Relief for Tennessee Farmers and Loggers (hatchiepress.com) — Bolivar’s state senator Page Walley is pushing Governor Bill Lee to approve a temporary dyed diesel fuel tax exemption to ease costs for Tennessee farmers, loggers, and haulers. If adopted, the relief could help many Hardeman County operations that rely on heavy equipment and trucking, while lawmakers also explore longer-term fixes for rural agriculture and forestry.
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These Shining Lives →
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Final Exams - First Eight-Week Session →
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Mid-Term Week - Sixteen Week Session →
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Jazz Concert →
Draughon Center for Musical Arts, 158 East Main Street, Henderson
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Guest Artist Recital: John Lane, flute →
Draughon Center for Musical Arts, 158 East Main Street, Henderson
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Music on the Somerville Square →
Somerville Art Gallery, 16746 US-64, Somerville
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Symphonic Concert →
Draughon Center for Musical Arts, 158 East Main Street, Henderson
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Mid-Term Grades Due →
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Classes Begin - Second Eight-Week Session →
Freed-Hardeman University, 158 East Main Street, Henderson -
Fall 2026 Second Eight-Week Session →
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Maroon & Gold Day →
Freed-Hardeman University, 158 East Main Street, Henderson
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- Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Bolivar. Apply here.
- Corinth Coca-Cola Bottling Group posted a job opening for Merchandiser Full Time Day Shift in Bolivar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bolivar here.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" — A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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