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Gatlinburg, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Gatlinburg! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Sevier County’s latest jail intake includes one Gatlinburg resident.
- See which Gatlinburg students made Walters State’s top honor rolls.
- Want in on the library’s summer reading pool party finale?
Also on today's calendar: Joe Lee + Dylan (Duo) at Altitude Rooftop Bar... and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Hot with periods of sun, temps: high: 91, low: 70.
- Sunday: A thunderstorm in spots, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Arrests June 12 (themountainpress.com) — Sevier County jail intake reports for June 10 include multiple arrests from across the county, including one individual listed as being from Gatlinburg. Charges range from DUI and probation violations to orders of protection violations and public intoxication, with some suspects released and others still being held on bond or pending court action. 
2. WSCC announces president's, dean's lists (themountainpress.com) — Several Gatlinburg students have earned spots on Walters State Community College’s prestigious president’s and dean’s lists for the spring semester, celebrating perfect and near-perfect GPAs. They’re recognized alongside classmates from Kodak, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Seymour, highlighting strong academic achievement across Sevier County.
3. SCPLS Announces the 'Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Finale (themountainpress.com) — Gatlinburg-area families can join the Sevier County Public Library System’s summer reading finale pool party on July 2 at the Pigeon Forge Community Center, but space is limited to 75 people and requires pre-registration. Open to all ages without a library card, the event includes swimming, a simple lunch, and a fun wrap-up to the Unearth a Story challenge.
4. New attractions bring more visitors to Pigeon Forge for summer season (wate.com) — New attractions in nearby Pigeon Forge are giving Gatlinburg-area visitors even more to do on their Smokies trips, from a Scooby Doo-themed mini-golf course to a massive indoor slide park opening in July. Locals can expect more jobs, fresh entertainment options, and a Titanic Museum dinner show that recreates first-class dining aboard the 1912 ship.
📸 Around Gatlinburg
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Kaylin Kole at Ole Red in Gatlinburg →
Ole Red, 511 Parkway, Gatlinburg
11:00 am
Saturday June 13
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Other local events
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Joe Lee + Dylan (Duo) at Altitude Rooftop Bar... →
Altitude Rooftop Bar and Lounge, 229 East Pkwy, Gatlinburg
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Justin Mychals at Ole Red Gatlinburg Tn →
Ole Red, 511 Parkway, Gatlinburg
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GPHS Gym: Basketball, Volleyball and Cheer
Gatlinburg Pittman High Gatlinburg, TN 37738
7:30 am -
Celebrating Cosby - Mountain Edge Band
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Cosby Campground Amphitheater
7:00 pm -
Adaptive Hike (NC)
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Oconaluftee River Trail (NC)
9:30 am -
Public Program - Artist-in-Residence Program and Demonstration
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Program at the Sugarlands Visitor Center.
10:00 am -
Evening program at Smokemont
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Smokemont campground, in grassy area between C and D loop
8:30 pm
Saturday June 13
Sunday June 14
Monday June 15
Friday June 19
Saturday June 20
📣 Gatlinburg Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Gatlinburg Art And Craft →
Gatlinburg Convention Center, 234 Airport Rd, Gatlinburg
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Micro Wrestling Federation →
Micro Wrestling Federation at the Microtorium, 185 E Wears Valley Rd Suite 27, Pigeon Forge
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Pick Your Project Workshop →
Board & Brush Creative Studio - Pigeon Forge, 513 Wears Valley Rd #2, Pigeon Forge
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Impossibilities in Sevierville, Tennessee →
Impossibilities Magic, Mindreading and Mayhem Show!, 1548 Parkway #306, Sevierville
7:30 pm
Friday June 12
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💬 Chatter
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- Westgate Resorts & Spa posted a job opening for Public Area Attendant in Gatlinburg. Apply here.
- Ripley's Believe It or Not! posted a job opening for Housekeeping - Aquarium in Gatlinburg. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gatlinburg here.
Ok Gatlinburg! 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: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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