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Bristol, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why this controversial car show is headed to Bristol Motor Speedway
  • How a new shot clock will change Bristol high school basketball

Also on today's calendar: Book Signing: Michael West's "Lost in the Holler" and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Less humid with some sun, temps: high: 88, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Slammedenuff car show rolls into Bristol after Sevierville ban (wcyb.com) — Slammedenuff, a major national car show, is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway in October, and city officials are emphasizing strict safety and law-enforcement coordination. Local business owners see both tourism benefits and potential challenges, while organizers pledge close cooperation with Bristol police and venue staff. Residents can expect large crowds, extra traffic, and a strong public safety presence.
   

• TSSAA shot clock causes logistical concerns for some schools (wjhl.com) — Bristol’s school athletic director is celebrating a new statewide 35‑second shot clock rule that will reshape high school basketball and future tournaments at Tennessee High. While Bristol leaders are enthusiastic, nearby schools like Unaka and David Crockett are weighing costs, equipment, and staffing challenges before the clock becomes mandatory by the 2029–2030 season.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Is anyone missing this little sweetheart?
    I work at Blevins Funeral Home on Lee St. Bristol, VA and he came right up to me. Very friendly. He would've came inside if I could have let him. He… (Nextdoor Edgemont)
  • Missing 🐈‍⬛ Cat Alert!
    Have you seen this pet? Bagheera has been missing since May 29, 2026, and was last seen in Bristol, TN If you have information on his location,… (Nextdoor Springfield Acres)
  • Old Navy, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Pinnacle (The) in Bristol. Apply here.
  • Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Inventory Control Specialist in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

🗞 Nearby News

Blountville

  • Tri-Cities Airport runway reopens after shutdown due to sinkhole (wjhl.com)

Bluff City

  • Renovations underway at Kingsport and Sullivan County schools (wjhl.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Bristol

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