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Unicoi, Tennessee Patch AM: a 3 min readMorning Unicoi! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Unicoi is ranked among Tennesseeās most quietly safe towns
Also on today's calendar: Redneck Brawl Boxing.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 82, low: 66.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 67 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ These 12 Tennessee Cities Are Much Safer Than People Realize (takingthekids.com) ā Unicoi gets singled out as one of Tennesseeās calmest, safest small towns, where neighbors know each other and crime barely registers. The piece highlights its Appalachian setting, easy access to Cherokee National Forest, and family-friendly outdoor spots, painting a picture of a close-knit community where kids can explore nature and residents feel comfortable leaving doors unlocked. 
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Upcoming Events in
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ā Featured events ā
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Tweetsie Trail Jams with Matthew West, Megan Woods and Jon Reddick - Saturday Only ā
Citizens Bank Stadium - Elizabethton High School, 907 Jason Witten Way, Elizabethton
6:30 pm
Saturday August 8
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Other local events
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Redneck Brawl Boxing ā
Freedom Hall Civic Center Arena, 1320 Pactolas Rd, Johnson City
8:00 pm -
IBN ā Unicoi ā
Maple Grove Restaurant, 1207 Gouge Rd, Unicoi
11:30 am
Saturday August 15
Wednesday August 19
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š Events Nearby
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Election Day
CARTER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT Elizabethton, TN 37643
8:00 am -
State/Federal Primary, Johnson City Primary & County General Elect
County of Washington Vote by Precinct
8:00 am -
Tea Party & Etiquette Class - Historic Eureka Inn ā
Historic Jonesborough Historic Eureka Inn & Event Center, 127 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
1:00 pm -
Senior Sunrise, Tipton Stadium, 6:15AM, SH
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
6:15 am -
ITMS XC @ Civitan Park - Tri-Cities Twilight
Johnson City Schools Johnson City, TN 37605
6:00 pm -
Alexander Hamilton at The Jackson Theatre
Historic Jonesborough Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
7:00 pm -
Music on the Square
Historic Jonesborough Courthouse Square, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA, 101 Courthouse Sq, United States
7:00 pm -
Live from Capitol Hall : Golden Soul Revue ā
Capitol Hall, 105 N Main Ave, Erwin
7:30 pm -
Farmers Market
Historic Jonesborough Courthouse Square, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA, 101 Courthouse Sq, United States
8:00 am
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- US Government Jobs posted a job opening for Wildland Firefighter in Unicoi. Apply here.
- GPM Investments, LLC posted a job opening for Dunkin Assistant Manager in Erwin. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Unicoi here.
š Nearby News
Erwin
- Five miles of AT reopen after Helene damage - (smokymountainnews.com)
Johnson City
- Johnson City planning to continue as usual after losing half of planning staff (johnsoncitypress.com)
- Blood drive heading to Jackson Theatre (johnsoncitypress.com)
- TWRA making plan to improve bass fishing and wants to anglers to weigh in (wate.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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