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🌱 A Dolly Parton tribute is planned for an Oneida silo
Oneida, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readHi Oneida! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- A Dolly Parton tribute is planned for an Oneida silo
- Oneida’s vision for a more walkable downtown earns state recognition
- Remembering Marsha Diane Pike, 63, of Helenwood
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with a passing shower, temps: high: 53, low: 36.
- Friday: Colder with a few showers, with a high of 41 and low of 28 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Mural to Pay Homage to Favorite Daughter (scnoneida.net) — A silo near the railroad tracks in Oneida is set to become a tribute to Dolly Parton, with native flowers and butterflies painted by Knoxville artist Nkem. The project adds to the town’s growing collection of murals, which officials see as a way to welcome visitors and build community pride. 
• Oneida Wins State Award (scnoneida.net) — Oneida’s effort to make downtown easier to explore on foot has earned a statewide planning award. Developed after a 2024 community workshop, the walkability plan examines obstacles and possible improvements to streets, sidewalks and public spaces, with an emphasis on downtown and nearby areas.
• Marsha Diane Pike (scnoneida.net) — Marsha Diane Pike, a Helenwood resident born in Oneida, died October 29 at Big South Fork Medical Center at age 63. She is survived by her husband, Mickey Pike, three children, grandchildren, a great-grandchild and siblings. Her son Donny preceded her in death.
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★ Featured events ★
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USS Tennessee BB-43 World War II Remembrance Museum →
Museum of Scott County, 400 Scott High Dr, Huntsville
10:00 am
Saturday December 5
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Other local events
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Ranger Led Program: Longhunters of Big South Fork
Station Camp Campground, Station Camp Road, Oneida
1:00 pm -
Ranger-led demonstration: Appalachian Rag Dolls
Crossville Visitor Center, 3002 Northside Dr, Crossville
11:00 am -
Ranger Led Program: Homestead Harvest →
Bandy Creek Trailhead The Oscar Blevins Loop Trail starts at the and is an easy 4-mile loop hike or a section hike of 2 miles to the farm site.
2:00 pm
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
Saturday November 21
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Jamestown Senior Center Meal Program →
Jamestown Senior Center, 308 S. Main St., Jamestown
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7th Day Adventist Church Food Pantry →
7th Day Adventist Church, 1103 McGhee Rd, Jamestown
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7th Day Adventist Church →
7th Day Adventist Church, 1103 McGhee Rd, Jamestown
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Refresh & Refuel Outreach →
Family Life Center, FJB, 360 East Central Avenue, Jamestown
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Handfuls of Harvest Soup Kitchen →
Handfuls of Harvest Soup Kitchen, 206 Gaudin Ave, Jamestown
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Ed Earl Live At La Sierra - Acoustic Duo →
La Sierra Mexican Restaurant, 3330 Andersonville Hwy, Andersonville
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RES: Basketball vs Lake City
Robbins School @
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Commission Meeting →
570 Main Street, Jacksboro
6:00 am
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Monday November 16
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🗞 Nearby News
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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