🌱 Open Chess Time and 11 more events

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

Coming up on the calendar:

• Open Chess Time at Blount County, TN Calendar
• Tech Classes @ BCPL: AI in Your LIfe—From Chatbots to Superpowers at Blount County, TN Calendar
• Tech Classes @ BCPL: AI for Work & Productivity at Blount County, TN Calendar

... and check out 5 more events on the calendar!

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• 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. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 88 and low of 70 degrees.

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📸 Around Walland

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Walland

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Saturday August 8

• Open Chess Time →
  Blount County, TN Calendar Maryville, TN 37804
  12:00 pm

Monday August 10

• Tech Classes @ BCPL: AI in Your LIfe—From Chatbots to Superpowers →
  Blount County, TN Calendar
  8:30 am
• Tech Classes @ BCPL: AI for Work & Productivity →
  Blount County, TN Calendar
  10:00 am
• Tech Classes @ BCPL: AI for Creativity →
  Blount County, TN Calendar
  12:00 pm
• Writing Support (By Appointment Only) →
  Blount County, TN Calendar Maryville, TN 37804
  5:00 pm
• Gentle Yoga (Ages 16+) →
  Blount County, TN Calendar, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
  5:30 pm
• Bingo Night at the Library (All Ages) →
  Blount County, TN Calendar, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
  6:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• Recovery Court →
  Blount County, TN Calendar, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
  8:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Adult ELA Class →
  Blount County, TN Calendar, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
  5:00 pm
• The Smoky Mountain Literary and Sweet Potato Pie Society Book Discussion Group →
  Blount County, TN Calendar, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
  6:00 pm
• Hot Summer Nights Concert Series →
  Blount County, TN Calendar, 508 N. Cusick Street, Maryville
  6:00 pm
• Board of Zoning Appeals →
  Blount County, TN Calendar Maryville, TN 37804
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Denso International America, Inc. posted a job opening for Accounting Specialist in Maryville. Apply here.
• Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Alcoa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Walland here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Townsend

• Tennessee Attractions That Offer Hidden Beauty Away From The Crowds In 2026 (takingthekids.com)
• Where the Water Goes: Cades Cove Wetlands (smokymountains.org)
• ‘A Whole Lot o' Shakin' Goin' On' (knoxtntoday.com)

Maryville

• Why your favorite Knoxville restaurants have new dishes this week only (knoxnews.com)
• Outdoor Enthusiast Expo bringing people under one tent for second year (herald-citizen.com)

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Ok Walland! 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: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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