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Hey there, Maryville! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Maryville second grader's Dolly Parton essay won statewide honors
  • Where to find stunning Smokies views just minutes from Maryville
  • Where Maryville High stands in Tennessee's latest academic rankings

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Today's riddle: What has 2 arms and a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Very hot, with a high of 98 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 96, low: 74.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 94 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Maryville second grader to be featured in state tribute to Dolly Parton (wbir.com) — A Sam Houston Elementary second grader in Maryville has had her essay on Dolly Parton selected for a special tribute on an official Tennessee state website, bringing statewide recognition to her local school. Her family and principal describe how Dolly's Imagination Library shaped her love of reading and why the honor feels especially meaningful for Maryville educators and students.
   

• 10 Tennessee Walks Under 2 Miles For People Who Want The Views Without The Tough Hike (takingthekids.com) — One of the featured short hikes, the Look Rock Tower Trail off Foothills Parkway near Maryville, offers a paved 0.8‑mile walk to sweeping 360‑degree views that include Maryville's skyline and the Tennessee River Valley. The guide also spotlights nine other under‑two‑mile Tennessee walks, from waterfalls to balds, for residents wanting big scenery without strenuous climbs.
   

• FHS leads area schools in academic rankings (farragutpress.com) — High school rankings across Tennessee place Farragut High near the top statewide, with Bearden High ranked fourth in the Knoxville metro, just behind Maryville High School. For Maryville families, the results highlight how competitive local schools are academically and how area principals view rankings as recognition of students' and teachers' hard work.
   

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