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🌱 Will a Smyrna defender win this week’s TSSAA fan vote?

Smyrna, Tennessee Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Smyrna! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Will a Smyrna defender win this week’s TSSAA fan vote?
  • What changes could Smyrna’s library see under new county director?

Also on today's calendar: Blood Drive In Honor Of Addie and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Tennessee election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly cloudy and warmer, with a high of 75 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Wednesday: Periods of rain and a t-storm, with a high of 70 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Who was the Murfreesboro area TSSAA athlete of the week for Oct. 26-Nov. 1? (dnj.com) — A standout performance by Smyrna High’s Anthony Staples has earned him a spot among nominees for Murfreesboro-area TSSAA athlete of the week, and local readers can vote now through Nov. 5. The poll highlights several Rutherford County football and cross-country stars, with Staples recognized for six tackles and two sacks in Smyrna’s 34-14 win over Stewarts Creek.
   

• On Monday Heath Lee Becomes First Permanent Male Director of Library System (wgnsradio.com) — Smyrna residents will soon see a new leader overseeing their local library branch as Heath Lee becomes director of the Rutherford County Library System, which includes Smyrna, Murfreesboro and Eagleville. Lee steps in after months of controversy over relocating children’s books with LGBTQ+ themes, a dispute now in federal court, and is expected to guide future services and growth across the county.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Halloween's on, and we're ready to celebrate with you!
    Things have gotten a festive Halloween makeover, there's a showstopper of a display waiting, and non-food treats are available too, for allergy… (Nextdoor Rosemont)
  • We can't wait to see your costumes.
    Come on by! We're bringing the Halloween spirit to life, and the display here is bigger than ever this year. #TreatMap (Nextdoor Valley Green)
  • R.R. Donnelley posted a job opening for Light Equipment Operator 2 (Ink Jet Mailing) in Smyrna. Apply here.
  • Walmart posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate in Smyrna. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Smyrna here.

🗞 Nearby News

La Vergne

  • Maury County Fire Department fights brush fire amid windy conditions, drought (wkrn.com)
  • 25 Shots Fired at a Church, Armed Standoff and 60 Christians Killed (christianwarriortraining.com)

Nolensville

  • Jack Williams ranks TSSAA football top individual, team performances from Week 11 (jacksonsun.com)

Murfreesboro

  • Cripple Creek Cloggers Shine as One of Rutherford County's Greatest 4-H Success Stories (wgnsradio.com)
  • Who was the Murfreesboro area TSSAA athlete of the week for Oct. 26-Nov. 1? (dnj.com)
  • Fresh Foods Through the Seasons: Winter-Spring Farmers Market Opens Friday (wgnsradio.com)

Ok Smyrna! 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: "You're in a room with a mirror and a table, but no windows or a door. How do you get out?" — Look in the mirror and see what you saw, take the saw and cut the table in half. Two halves make a whole, climb out of the hole. (Thank you Mary K. for sending it in!)
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