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Martin, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Martin! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Martin’s new city manager change who runs day-to-day operations?
  • How one UT Martin grad is turning farm roots into a dental future
  • Who will earn UT Martin’s new Pat Summitt-inspired leadership award?

Also on today's calendar: WoodmenLife TN West Family Day 2026 Discovery....

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 86, low: 63. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 86 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City of Martin approves new city manager to increase oversight, accountability (wpsdlocal6.com) — Martin leaders have voted to add a professional city manager, shifting many day-to-day duties and department oversight away from the mayor to a hired administrator. The move, prompted by residents’ concerns after a former mayor’s arrest, keeps the mayor elected but aims to boost accountability as the city prepares its 2026–27 budget.
   

• UT Martin business grad has sights set on dental school (utm.edu) — A recent UT Martin business graduate with deep family ties to the university and the city is heading to dental school in Memphis while also building an agricultural side business back home. His story highlights how UT Martin’s programs, faculty support, and local farming work helped him blend finance, science, and agriculture into a path toward dentistry and entrepreneurship.
   

• UT Martin creates Skyhawk Summitt Award (wbbjtv.com) — UT Martin is launching a new Skyhawk Summitt Award to honor outstanding leadership, service, and excellence among its faculty, staff, and students in Martin. Named for legendary alumna Pat Head Summitt, the award will be given annually starting during I Heart UTM Week in April 2027 and ties into the university’s long-term strategic plan.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • MSHN Enterprises, LLC posted a job opening for Activity Coordinator-NW Region in Martin. Apply here.
  • Taco Bell posted a job opening for Late Night Team Member in Martin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Martin here.

🗞 Nearby News

Rutherford

  • Lowest Food Health Scores for Rutherford Co. June 2, 2026 (rutherfordsource.com)
  • Bad Daddy's Burger Bar Launches The Birdie Burger (rutherfordsource.com)
  • I drove the new 2027 Kia Telluride. More space, features and pricing make it a top SUV contender (dnj.com)

Milan

  • 🤯 Milan, what's happened to you? The club's deepest crisis has no end 😰 (onefootball.com)

Paris

  • Music To Fill Air In Paris This Week; Rockin' Randall To Kick Off Tuesdays In Park (radionwtn.com)

Ok Martin! 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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