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Jefferson City, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Jefferson City! Weāre your go-to source for whatās happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Which Jefferson City buildings just landed state-backed makeover money?
- Have you really explored Jefferson City like a tourist yet?
Today's riddle: David's father has three sons: Snap, Crackle, and... ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 79 and low of 70 degrees.
- Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 83, low: 67.
- Monday: Humid with periods of rain, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Selection committee divvies Jefferson City's DIG grants (standardbanner.com) ā Downtown Jefferson City property owners have been awarded $142,500 in state-backed Downtown Improvement Grant funds for exterior upgrades, with projects focused strictly in Old Downtown. A city selection committee named eight winning applications, each required to provide a 25% match, and officials expect contracts and timelines to be finalized soon, aiming for project completion around February. 
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ā¢ Think like a tourist (standardbanner.com) ā Jefferson City residents are encouraged to āthink like touristsā by exploring local gems like Glenmore Mansion, Mossy Creekās float trips, and Cherokee Dam, all highlighted as key draws in Jefferson County. The feature also spotlights historic downtown districts in Jefferson City, Dandridge, White Pine, New Market, and Strawberry Plains, offering ideas for weekend outings close to home. Ā Ā Ā
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Carson Newman Eagles vs. Point Skyhawks ā
BurkeāTarr Stadium, Jefferson City
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Thursday August 27
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First Full Day of School
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Teacher In-Service Day 3
Jefferson County Schools Dandridge, TN 37725
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Teacher In-Service Day 4
Jefferson County Schools Dandridge, TN 37725
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LEGOĀ® Club In-Person
Blaine Community Library South Whatcom Library, South Whatcom
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Administrative Day 2
Jefferson County Schools Dandridge, TN 37725
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Choose Your Own Book ... Club
Blaine Community Library Everson
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Lakeside at the Point ā
Lakeside At The Point, 122 Boat Dock Dr, Dandridge
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August East TN ASSP - Iconex Plant Tour ā
Iconex, 5512 E Morris Blvd, Morristown
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ICC Presents the Fourth Annual UWBC Sporting Clays Tournament ā
Iron Mountain Sporting Clays, 410 Hardin Rd, Kodak
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East TN Home & Garden Show - Morristown, TN ā¢ AUG 2026 ā
Morristown Landing, 4355 Durham Lndg, Morristown
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Lakeway Christian Academy vs North Asheville Christian Crusaders ā
Lakeway Football Field, White Pine
7:00 pm
Monday August 3
Tuesday August 4
Thursday August 6
Saturday August 8
Wednesday August 12
Friday August 14
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- Items for this weekend on the farm:
Jerky Soap Lotion Lip balm Body balm Freeze dried items: -jalapeƱos -hatch -corn -spaghetti -beef -pork carnitas -tortilla soup - goat milk -ā¦ (Nextdoor Dumplin Valley) - The farmstand is open.
Also the farmstand crawl starts today! I can forward you the map if you like to participate! (Nextdoor Dumplin Valley)
- Oshkosh Corporation posted a job opening for 2nd Shift - Assembler in Jefferson City. Apply here.
- Food City Supermarket posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk (Bagger) in White Pine. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Jefferson City here.
š Nearby News
Dandridge
- Dandridge Farmers Market continues to grow (standardbanner.com)
- This Tennessee Fabric Store Keeps Its Shelves Filled With New Discount Finds (takingthekids.com)
Morristown
- Free RAM Mobile Telehealth Clinics Next Week (knoxfocus.com)
- Morristown shelter takes in six dogs with āsevere skin disease' from animal cruelty situation (wate.com)
- Dips - Articles (dairyfoods.com)
Sevierville
- This Quirky Tennessee Town Blends Oversized Attractions, Haunted History, And Small-Town Charm (takingthekids.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David! (Thank you Linda S. for sending it in!)
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