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🌱 How a Dover rescue dog beat 2,500 votes to win.

Dover, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Dover! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Dover rescue dog beat 2,500 votes to win.
  • Planning a weekend? See what’s waiting at Fort Donelson.

Also on today's calendar: Volunteer in the Heirloom Garden – 1850’s... and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 93 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 91, low: 72.
  • Saturday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Meet Drako. Your vote for the second Tennessean Pet of the Week (tennessean.com subscription) — A Dover-based rescue, Stewart County Faithful Friends Animal Rescue, just saw its longtime resident Drako win The Tennessean’s Pet of the Week contest, beating nine other Middle Tennessee animals. The energetic pitbull mix still needs a committed, pet-free home, while several other regional dogs and cats are also highlighted for adoption.
   

• Two hours from Nashville, this forgotten fort is where Grant became Grant (wheninyourstate.com) — Fort Donelson National Battlefield, just outside Dover, offers a free, self-guided driving and hiking tour through the site of Ulysses S. Grant’s first major Civil War victory, plus access to the historic Dover Hotel and national cemetery. Trails, river overlooks, reconstructed soldier quarters, and wildlife viewing make it an easy day trip for Dover residents and visitors alike.
   

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  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Dover. Apply here.
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Erin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dover here.

🗞 Nearby News

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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