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🌱 How a Waverly man twice entered a burning home for children
Spotted on the Waverly calendar: McKenzie at Waverly Central
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Waverly man twice entered a burning home for children
- Hear how a Waverly native turns small-town memories into new music
- Waverly community remembers the life of Warren Michael Walker
Also on today's calendar: Stewart County Girls Varsity Volleyball @ McEwen and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 69. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; warm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Above & Beyond: Waverly man went into burning home to save two young brothers (knoxtntoday.com) — A Waverly man's split-second decision to enter a burning Clarksville home saved two young brothers and later earned him the prestigious Carnegie Medal for civilian heroism. The story highlights how Robert Fortner, a Waverly native and sheriff's K-9 handler, twice crawled through smoke-filled darkness to pull the boys to safety, underscoring courage rooted in your own community. 
• Little Moments — Daryl Mosley (bluegrasstoday.com) — A new album from Waverly native Daryl Mosley puts your town on the musical map, with every track penned by him and steeped in small-town memories. The bluegrass-leaning collection blends nostalgic storytelling, reflections on family and faith, and a few tougher themes like homelessness and addiction, all delivered in his warm, conversational style.
• Warren Michael Walker (dicksoncountysource.com) — Waverly is mourning the loss of 84-year-old Warren Michael Walker, a longtime resident remembered as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. After decades working as a maintenance superintendent and serving in local Masonic and Shriner organizations, he leaves behind his wife Gerri of Waverly, several children including those still in town, and a large extended family cherishing his memory.
📸 Around Waverly
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waverly
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★ Featured events ★
- McKenzie at Waverly Central →
Waverly Central High School, 1325 US-70, Waverly
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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Other local events
- Volleyball vs. McKenzie (Senior Night)
Waverly Central High School Waverly, TN 37185
5:00 pm - Girls' Soccer vs. Creek Wood High School
Waverly Central High School Waverly, TN 37185
6:00 pm - Stewart County Girls Varsity Volleyball @ McEwen →
McEwen High School, 335 Melrose St, McEwen
6:00 pm - Cheatham County Central at Waverly Central →
Waverly Central High School, 1325 Hwy 70 W, Waverly
7:00 pm - CCCHS Varsity Football @ Waverly Central →
Waverly Central High School, 1325 US-70, Waverly
7:00 pm - WCHS Football vs. Cheatham County High School (Homecoming)
Waverly Central High School Waverly, TN 37185
7:00 pm - Cheatham County Central at Waverly Central →
Waverly Central High School, 1325 Hwy 70 W, Waverly - 2026 Possadillo Festival and 5K Run & Ramble →
Humphreys County Court Square, 100 N Court Square, Waverly
8:00 am - Front Porch Market →
Front Porch Market, 506 W Main Street, Waverly
8:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Sunday October 4
📣 Waverly Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- McEwen vs Stewart County →
335 Melrose St., McEwen
1:00 pm - Stewart County at McEwen →
McEwen High School, 335 Melrose St., McEwen
6:00 pm
Thursday October 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Restaurant Custodian - Maintenance in Waverly. Apply here.
- The Chemours Company posted a job opening for Automation and Process Control Engineer in New Johnsonville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waverly here.
🗞 Nearby News
McEwen
- Connie Annette Jones (dicksoncountysource.com)
Camden
- ICYMI: Middle Tennessee High School Football Scores (williamsonsource.com)
Dickson
- 228-Unit Affordable Housing Community Breaks Ground In Dickson TN. (citynownext.com)
- Dickson County Volleyball Sweeps Three Matches in Strong Week (mainstreetmediatn.com)
- Tennessee Highway Patrol Welcomes 27 New State Troopers (sumnercountysource.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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