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Loudon, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readGood day Loudon! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- When and where Loudon’s AA group meets each week
- How Lamar Alexander’s new book ties back to East Tennessee
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.
- Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 85, low: 61.
- Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• Daily Calendar for Wednesday, June 3, 2026 (thedailytimes.com) — If you or someone you love in Loudon needs support, a closed Alcoholics Anonymous group meets every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 505 Mulberry Street. The wider calendar also lists many AA, Al‑Anon, grief, divorce, and recovery groups meeting regularly in nearby Maryville, Rockford, Townsend, and Sevierville. 
• Lamar Alexander talks new book, friendship with Alex Haley (knoxnews.com) — Former Sen. Lamar Alexander is drawing attention with a new memoir that reflects on his friendship with author Alex Haley and the recent controversy over banning Haley’s novel “Roots” in Knox County Schools. The story also notes Lt. Gov. Randy McNally, whose district includes all of Loudon County, receiving a new honorary state title for nearly 50 years of legislative service.
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Ayca Yayman: Time Machine @ Little Italy →
Little Italy of Tellico Village, 316 Lakeside Plaza, Loudon
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Friday June 5
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Other local events
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CANCELLED: Board of Education Workshop
Steekee Elementary School Loudon County Courthouse Annex, 101 Mulberry Street, Loudon, TN
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FOTVL Golf Tournament
Tellico Village Public Library 300 Irene Lane, Loudon, TN 37774 -
Learn to Play Mahjong Day 1
Tellico Village Public Library 300 Irene Lane, Loudon, TN 37774
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America 250: The Great Trivia Hunt
Tellico Village Public Library 300 Irene Lane, Loudon, TN 37774
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Mahjong Challenge for Beginners - in Court Yard
Tellico Village Public Library 300 Irene Lane, Loudon, TN 37774
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Board of Education Meeting
Loudon County Courthouse Annex, 101 Mulberry Street, Loudon, TN
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Book Sale in Courtyard
Tellico Village Public Library 300 Irene Lane, Loudon, TN 37774
Thursday June 4
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🗓 Events Nearby
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2025 Fort Loudoun Stroke Support Group →
Fort Loudoun Medical Ctr, 550 Fort Loudoun Medical Center Dr, Lenoir City
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AI - Reality vs. Hype
Tellico Village Public Library 300 Irene Lane, Loudon, TN 37774
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CANCELLED: Board of Education Workshop
Steekee Elementary School Loudon County Courthouse Annex, 101 Mulberry Street, Loudon, TN
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Letter Writing Workshop →
Story Hollow Bookstore, 102 College St S, Madisonville
7:00 pm
Wednesday June 3
Thursday June 4
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- We had an excellent dinning experience this evening at Rudds in Madisonville.
Mostly a pizza place, many varieties and delicious. They also have several Italian bowls. Also some sandwiches, burgers and BBQ. The service was… (Nextdoor Tellico Village) - As of today at 2:30, we have just 94 tickets (out of 1600) left for our patriotic July concerts.
The matinee is sold out, but tickets for the evening performance are still available. Go online to tellicovillagesingers.org to purchase tickets… (Nextdoor Tellico Village)
- Kavaliro Professional Services posted a job opening for Material Handler in Loudon. Apply here.
- PrideStaff posted a job opening for Kiln Operator A Shift in Loudon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Loudon here.
🗞 Nearby News
Sweetwater
- Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Proposed Order and Assessment Addressing Sweetwater Utility Vault Manufacturer (jdsupra.com)
Kingston
- William B. 'Bill' Moore, Kingston (bbbtv12.com)
- Kingston's Cranfill, Tharpe capture state fishing championship (themountainpress.com)
- Virginia Ann Fields (rutherfordsource.com)
Greenback
- Tennessee gas prices down 21 cents. (thedailytimes.com)
Ok Loudon! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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