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🌱 What a Cleveland city leader says Stoicism can teach all of us

Cleveland, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good day Cleveland! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • What a Cleveland city leader says Stoicism can teach all of us
  • How Cleveland became Tennessee’s official hot slaw capital
  • Local groups honor POW veteran Harmon Leonard’s lifetime of service

Today's riddle: What do you call a fish with 3 eyes? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 76 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
  • Wednesday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 87 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Sumner examines Ancient Stoicism and its modern relevance (clevelandbanner.com) — City of Cleveland official C. Seth Sumner recently spoke to the Rotary Club of Cleveland about how ancient Stoic philosophy helps him handle stress and public pressure. He shared practical ideas on mindfulness, perspective, and focusing on what residents and leaders can actually control in daily life.
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• This Cabbage Side Dish Is So Good Tennessee Passed A Bill To Make It An Official State Food (chowhound.com) — Hot slaw, now Tennessee’s official state food, traces its roots to Cleveland, where it first appeared at the Star Vue Drive-In in 1955 and earned the town the title of hot slaw capital. The spicy cabbage side is still served in local restaurants and shops, giving Cleveland a unique claim in the state’s food culture.
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• Prisoner of War who re-enlisted honored by local group (clevelandbanner.com) — Local hereditary and patriotic groups recently honored Harmon S. Leonard, a former prisoner of war who chose to re-enlist and serve 17 additional years, with a graveside ceremony at Hilcrest Memorial Gardens. Family members joined the Col. Benjamin Cleveland Chapter SAR and other organizations for a musket salute and remembrance of his long military career.
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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Cleveland

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    Tuesday June 9
  • Missoula ChildrenĆ¢s Theater Summer Camp
    Cleveland Bradley Tourism Development Museum Center at 5ive Points, 200 Inman Street East, Cleveland, TN, 37311, United States
  • Chamber Membership Coffee
    Cleveland/Bradley Chamber of Commerce The location changes monthly. Be sure to click the link below for the next location. https://clevelandchamber.com/cleveland-chamber/connect-events/
    8:30 am
  • Pregnant Bump Buddies
    Cleveland Bradley Tourism Development Cleveland Bradley County Public Library, 795 Church St NE, Cleveland, 37311, United States
    10:00 am
  • AD - Lee's Sassy Science Series
    Cleveland Bradley County Public Library 795 Church Street NE, Cleveland, TN 37311
    12:00 pm
  • Demystifying AI with Real Talk | Lee University Sassy Science Series
    Cleveland Bradley Tourism Development Cleveland Bradley County Public Library, 795 Church St NE, Cleveland, 37311, United States
    12:00 pm
  • Board of Zoning & Appeals (BZA) →
    City of Cleveland TN - Cleveland TN 37311
    12:00 pm
  • Sharing and Caring: Alzheimer's and Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
    Cleveland Bradley Tourism Development 225 Keith Street SW, suite A, Cleveland, TN 37311
    12:00 pm
  • YMCA Fitness Classes at the Library
    Cleveland Bradley Tourism Development Cleveland Bradley County Public Library, 795 Church St NE, Cleveland, 37311, United States
    1:00 pm

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šŸ—“ Events Nearby

    Monday June 8
  • Work Session
    Bradley County Courthouse Commission Room
    12:00 pm
  • Cardiovascular Prevention Series
    Cleveland Bradley Tourism Development Cleveland Bradley County Public Library, 795 Church St NE, Cleveland, 37311, United States
    1:00 pm
  • City Council Meeting →
    Cleveland, TN Calendar, 190 Church Street NE, Cleveland
    1:00 pm
  • City Council Meeting →
    City of Cleveland TN Municipal Building - 190 Church Street NE Cleveland TN 37311
    1:00 pm

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My dog had a conversation with a coyote Friday afternoon about 4:00.
    I had never heard one bark before but this one did with kind of a yipping bark and a little bit of a howl here and there. He's a big dog with a big… (Nextdoor Lenox)
  • Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in Cleveland. Apply here.
  • Common Spirit posted a job opening for Clinic Receptionist in Cleveland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cleveland here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Ooltewah

  • CWGA Makes Gifts To Area High School Girls' Golf Programs, First Tee (chattanoogan.com)
  • Trailer fire in East Tennessee sends fireworks shooting over I-75 (wkrn.com)

Harrison

  • Cal Lane Holds Slim Lead Heading Into Championship Sunday at Lake Eufaula (thehenryettan.com)

Soddy-Daisy

  • 'Probably the most visibility the city will receive through sports globally, maybe ever': Notable quotes from a week of Chattanooga area news (timesfreepress.com)

Ok Cleveland! 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: A fiiish! (Thank you Ernie B. for sending it in!)
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