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🌱 What a new 90-seat school bus means for Greeneville students

Greeneville, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Greeneville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What a new 90-seat school bus means for Greeneville students
  • How GEA’s $12 million broadband push could change your internet
  • How a Greeneville first-gen student rose to lead at ETSU

Also on today's calendar: Main Street Greeneville Halloween Happenings and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: How do you fix a broken pizza? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Tennessee election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Fog in the a.m.; mostly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
  • Saturday: Cloudy most of the time, with a high of 73 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Greeneville City Board Of Education Hears Reports, Approves Bus Purchase (wgrv.com) — Greeneville residents should know the City Board of Education has approved purchasing a new 90-seat school bus, helped by ongoing financial support from the Town of Greeneville. During the meeting, Highland Elementary students presented about their Lighthouse School, Tusculum View’s principal was honored as regional Principal of the Year, and the Greeneville High boys golf team was recognized for its strong state tournament finish.
   

2. GEA approves bids from Virginia company to expand broadband internet network in the county (greenevillesun.com) — If you live in Greeneville or Greene County, your internet options could soon expand as the Greeneville Energy Authority approved nearly $12 million in contracts to finish its countywide fiber network. The board also advanced plans for a new headquarters building and addressed public concerns about electric bill affordability, explaining how rates are set and encouraging customers to seek help if bills seem unusually high.
   

3. ETSU first-gen student finds purpose in service (etsu.edu) — A first-generation college student from Greeneville, ETSU senior Thomas Bales has turned his political science studies into leadership roles, study abroad, and service on the university’s Board of Trustees. He credits family and mentors for helping him grow, and now hopes to pursue a Master of Public Policy to expand educational access for Appalachian students, offering inspiration to Greeneville families considering college paths.
   

4. PREP FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Greeneville visits Elizabethton in one of several matchups as regular season ends in Tennessee (johnsoncitypress.com) — Greeneville football fans are gearing up as the undefeated Greene Devils head to Elizabethton for a key rivalry game that will set the tone for next week’s home playoff opener. The preview highlights Greeneville’s explosive passing attack, defensive leaders, and recent dominance in the series, while also breaking down other important regional high school matchups that could shape playoff seedings across East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.
   

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday October 30
  • Fiber Friday! →
    Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler Street, Greeneville
    2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Anyone know what that sound is?
    Not haying - that's a familiar sound! But almost like a cotton gin running somewhere for long stretches of time. We're off Roaring Fork Rd. Not… (Nextdoor Roaring Fork - Rogersville)
  • Pizza Hut - Flynn Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Greeneville. Apply here.
  • Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Shift Leader in Greeneville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greeneville here.

Ok Greeneville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do you fix a broken pizza?" — With tomato paste! (Thank you Douglas D. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Greeneville

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