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Greeneville, Tennessee Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Greeneville! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Could your Greeneville farm withstand the next big storm?
- Greeneville mourns beloved athlete and veteran James Wayland “Jimmy” Pierce Sr.
- How two I-81 crashes brought Greeneville rescuers racing to the scene
Also on today's calendar: Open House Social / Pot-Luck.
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
- Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 81, low: 65.
- Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Local org to host disaster preparedness workshop for farmers (johnsoncitypress.com) — Farmers in and around Greeneville can sign up now for a two-day disaster preparedness workshop at the Rural Resources Farm and Food Education Center on September 17–18, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Hosted by ARC&D with UT Extension, the hands-on sessions will cover practical strategies to protect farms from weather disasters, and financial assistance is available for those facing cost barriers. 
2. James Wayland Pierce, Sr. (wgrv.com) — Longtime Greeneville native James Wayland “Jimmy” Pierce Sr., 89, has passed away, and friends and family can pay their respects Sunday at Trinity United Methodist Church with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery. A Greeneville High Sports Hall of Famer and Tusculum College alumnus, he was remembered for his faith, love of family, and deep roots along Tusculum Boulevard.
3. Three Injured In Two Separate Wrecks On I-81 Wednesday Morning (wgrv.com) — Three people were injured Wednesday morning in two separate crashes on I-81 in Greene County, including a serious box-truck wreck near mile marker 43. Greeneville Emergency and Rescue Squad, EMS, THP, and volunteer fire departments responded, and charges in the first crash are pending as officials continue investigating what caused the back-to-back incidents.
4. These Are The Most Peaceful Tennessee Towns Retirees Are Quietly Settling Into (takingthekids.com) — Greeneville is highlighted as a standout retirement town, praised for its Southern hospitality, historic downtown, and access to sites like the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site and Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park. The piece notes Greeneville’s festivals, greenways, and mountain access as reasons retirees are increasingly choosing the town for a relaxed, community-centered lifestyle.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Dugger Band →
Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 212 Tusculum Blvd, Greeneville
7:00 pm
Friday August 7
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Other local events
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First Full Day for Students
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Open House Social / Pot-Luck →
Greene County Makers, 310 S Cutler St, Greeneville
6:00 pm
Friday August 7
Monday August 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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State/Federal Primary, Johnson City Primary & County General Elect
County of Washington Vote by Precinct
8:00 am -
Tea Party & Etiquette Class - Historic Eureka Inn →
Historic Jonesborough Historic Eureka Inn & Event Center, 127 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
1:00 pm -
First Full Day for Students
Greene County Greeneville, TN 37743 -
Alexander Hamilton at The Jackson Theatre
Historic Jonesborough Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
7:00 pm -
Music on the Square
Historic Jonesborough Courthouse Square, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA, 101 Courthouse Sq, United States
7:00 pm -
Live from Capitol Hall : Golden Soul Revue →
Capitol Hall, 105 N Main Ave, Erwin
7:30 pm -
Farmers Market
Historic Jonesborough Courthouse Square, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA, 101 Courthouse Sq, United States
8:00 am -
Once Upon a Coo →
Lochan Zanda Highlands Farm, 107 Lyman Brown Rd, Fall Branch
10:00 am -
Meet the Washington's at the Jackson Theatre
Historic Jonesborough Jackson Theatre, 121 W Main St, Jonesborough, TN 37659, USA
2:00 pm
Thursday August 6
Friday August 7
Saturday August 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Sam Smith is the ultimate handyman.
He knows how to do everything and does it right the first time. He shows up on time and always calls back. He is 100% dependable. (Nextdoor Ottway) - There's lots of ways to keep up with what's happening at the library!
We are on Facebook, Nextdoor, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky, plus there's our website and our weekly e-mail newsletter! https://www.ggcpl.org… (Nextdoor )
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Greeneville. Apply here.
- Ingles Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for 70 Bakery Manager in Greeneville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Greeneville here.
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-- 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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