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Townsend, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning to you Townsend! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. āļøļø
In today's newsletter:
- Discover the secluded Townsend waterfall many Smokies visitors drive right past.
- See what Cades Coveās hidden wetlands reveal at Townsendās welcome center.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 85 and low of 70 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 69. š¶ Hot!
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 10 Secluded Tennessee Waterfall Trails Perfect For A Quiet Outdoor Adventure (takingthekids.com) ā One of these ten quiet Tennessee waterfall hikes sits right in Townsend at Spruce Flats Falls, tucked beside the Tremont Environmental Education Center. The guide highlights its moderate threeāmile roundātrip trail, thinner crowds than other Smokies hotspots, and chances to spot wildlife, making it an appealing nearby escape along with other secluded falls around the state. 
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ā¢ Where the Water Goes: Cades CoveĀ Wetlands (smokymountains.org) ā If youāve ever wondered about the wetlands that shape nearby Cades Cove, you can now explore them through a new wall display at the Great Smokies Welcome Center in Townsend. The piece explains how local marshes and swamps support salamanders, birds, and rare plants, and how park crews are restoring these habitats just up the road from town. Ā Ā Ā
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Upcoming Events in
Townsend
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ā Featured events ā
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Jay Dee Music ā
Company Distilling, 8351 TN-73, Townsend
6:00 pm
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Open Chess Time ā
Blount County, TN Calendar Maryville, TN 37804
12:00 pm -
Tech Classes @ BCPL: AI in Your LIfeāFrom Chatbots to Superpowers ā
Blount County, TN Calendar
8:30 am -
Tech Classes @ BCPL: AI for Work & Productivity ā
Blount County, TN Calendar
10:00 am -
Tech Classes @ BCPL: AI for Creativity ā
Blount County, TN Calendar
12:00 pm -
Writing Support (By Appointment Only) ā
Blount County, TN Calendar Maryville, TN 37804
5:00 pm -
Gentle Yoga (Ages 16+) ā
Blount County, TN Calendar, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
5:30 pm -
Bingo Night at the Library (All Ages) ā
Blount County, TN Calendar, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
6:00 pm
Saturday August 8
Monday August 10
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Adult ELA Class ā
Blount County, TN Calendar, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
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Board of Zoning Appeals ā
Blount County, TN Calendar Maryville, TN 37804
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Hot Summer Nights Concert Series ā
Blount County, TN Calendar, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
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The Smoky Mountain Literary and Sweet Potato Pie Society Book Discussion Group ā
Blount County, TN Calendar, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
6:00 pm
Thursday August 6
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Handmade items bring a special feeling of comfort into your life šš§¶
#handmade #cotton #blanket #Knoxville #Townsend #Farragut #Tennessee (Nextdoor Townsend)
- Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Maryville. Apply here.
- StandardAero posted a job opening for Billing Analyst in Maryville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Townsend here.
š Nearby News
Pigeon Forge
- Pigeon Forge Pottery Collectors to hold annual meeting Saturday (themountainpress.com)
- Mini golf tournament a 'hole' lot of fun for a cause (themountainpress.com)
- Signs of the time (themountainpress.com)
Gatlinburg
- Sevier County Community Wildfire Protection Plan approved by state (themountainpress.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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