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Cleveland, Tennessee Patch AM: a 5 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Cleveland’s proposed Dalton Pike annexation could mean for schools and fire
  • How a familiar face is stepping up at Yates Primary School
  • What Cleveland State’s new volleyball coach plans after a historic season

Also on today's calendar: The Inspirations: Singing Echoes Blue Springs Valley Gospel Sing (Cleveland, TN) 6:30 PM and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, with a high of 89 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Proposed Cleveland annexation leads to concerns in Bradley County (wdef.com) — Bradley County commissioners are pushing back on Cleveland’s proposal to annex about 20 acres along Dalton Pike, citing worries about fire coverage, school rezoning, and future expansion deeper into the county. The plan could shift more than 30 children into Cleveland city schools and place a county fire station just outside new city limits. Commissioners may vote Monday but several suggest tabling the request.
   

2. Molly Jackson named assistant principal at Yates Primary School (clevelandbanner.com) — Cleveland City Schools has promoted longtime Yates educator Molly Jackson to assistant principal, deepening local leadership at the primary school. After 16 years serving Yates in roles from classroom teacher to instructional facilitator, she’s praised by district leaders for her compassion, instructional strength, and commitment to building community, and she says the school feels like home.
   

3. Cleveland State Names Nolan McDaniel Head Volleyball Coach (chattanoogan.com) — Cleveland State Community College has promoted assistant coach Nolan McDaniel to head coach of the Cougar volleyball program after a historic, championship 2025 season. McDaniel, recently honored nationally as AVCA Two‑Year College Assistant Coach of the Year, says he’s eager to keep developing student‑athletes and competing for titles while representing Cleveland State with pride.
   

4. UPDATE: Wanted man captured after seven-hour-long manhunt in Cleveland (local3news.com) — Cleveland Police say a man wanted on multiple felony warrants was captured Wednesday night after a nearly seven-hour manhunt involving local, county, state, and federal officers. The search focused on the Paul Huff Parkway area, where residents were urged to secure homes and avoid contact. Authorities report he was safely taken into custody just before 8 p.m. on July 15.
   

5. Son claims father fired two shots at him (clevelandbanner.com) — A Cleveland man has been charged after deputies say an argument with his adult son escalated to two pistol shots allegedly fired in the son’s direction. According to the report, the son left the home and met deputies nearby, who then surrounded the residence and ordered the father out before arresting him without further incident.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday July 16
  • Girls Soccer Open Field →
    Cleveland Middle School Cleveland, TN 37312
    8:00 am
  • AD - Artist Talk with Matthew Monahan
    Cleveland Bradley County Public Library 795 Church Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
    3:30 pm
  • TZ - Teen Anime Club
    Cleveland Bradley County Public Library 795 Church Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
    5:00 pm
    • Friday July 17
  • CH&TW - For the Birds- An 'Unearth a Story' Summer Reading Event
    Cleveland Bradley County Public Library Community Room
    4:00 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

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