Good day Dayton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Dayton-connected bands are playing Nokian Tyres Summer Nights?
- Dayton and Evensville communities remember the life of Rebecca McCain.
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Nokian Tyres Summer Nights Kicks Off Friday (chattanoogan.com) — Dayton-area residents can enjoy free Friday evening concerts all June at the Rhea County Courthouse, with local musicians and Nokian Tyres’ factory and employees prominently involved. The Nokian Tyres Summer Nights series runs June 5, 12, 19, and 26, and includes a tire giveaway on the final night to thank the community for its support.

• Rebecca Brown McCain, 87 (3bmedianews.com) — Dayton and Evensville neighbors are mourning the passing of 87-year-old Rebecca Brown McCain, born in Dayton and a Rhea Central High School alum. Family and friends can pay their respects Friday, June 5, at 11 a.m. at Vaughn Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Spring City Cemetery.

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🗓 Events Nearby
Wednesday June 3
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Girls Basketball (MTSU Camp) →
Cleveland Middle School
Cleveland, TN 37312
5:00 pm
Friday June 5
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Classic Middle Ocoee River Adventure →
The Bus Bar And Grill, 522 US-64, Ocoee
10:00 am
Saturday June 6
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Whispering GIants Intertribal Festival →
Museum Center at 5ive Points, 200 Inman St E, Cleveland
10:00 am
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National Trails Day Hike →
Red Clay State Historic Park, 1140 Red Clay Park Road SW, Cleveland
10:00 am
Sunday June 7
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Al-Anon Discussion →
Tri-County Center, 3030 Lee Hwy, Athens
7:00 pm
Monday June 8
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Main Street Committee Meeting →
Pikeville Farmers Market, 3150 Main St, Pikeville
4:00 pm
Saturday June 13
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Lakeside Live Concert Series at Chester Frost Park! →
Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Cir N, Hixson
4:00 pm
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Mountain Highway in Concert: Bluegrass & Blooms →
Flat Top Mountain Farm, 638 Bowman Cemetery Rd, Soddy-Daisy
5:00 pm
Monday June 15
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CCS Board of Education Meeting
Cleveland
, TN 37312
3:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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Rapid Learning: Intro to Whitewater Kayaking →
Chester Frost Park, 2277 Gold Point Cir N, Hixson
6:00 pm
Saturday June 20
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Heritage School: Paper Bead Making →
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum, 522 W Madison Ave, Athens
11:00 am
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🗞 Nearby News
Cleveland
- Mark Smith looks to lead resurgence of Howard basketball program (timesfreepress.com)
- Fireworks, Family Fun, Live Music Highlight Soddy-Daisy's Huge 4th Of July Celebration (chattanoogan.com)
Dunlap
- Fruits of Guardians' 1st-round Draft success are on full display in '26 (mlb.com)
- Check Into Cash Review (2026) (finder.com)
- Temporary lane closures set through week for ‘blue bridge' inspection (timesfreepress.com)
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-- 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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