🌱 What’s planned for Morristown’s big July 4 celebration at Cherokee Park?

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• What’s planned for Morristown’s big July 4 celebration at Cherokee Park?

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Jim P.!

Today's riddle: Why does my coffee taste like dirt? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 80, low: 53.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• 4th of July events in East Tennessee for America's 250th anniversary (wate.com) — Morristown residents can look forward to a big Independence Day celebration at Cherokee Park on July 4 from 4 to 10 p.m., featuring live music, food vendors, and fireworks headlined by country band Sawyer Brown. The roundup also lists dozens of other America 250-themed July 4 events across East Tennessee, from Knoxville and Sevier County to nearby Grainger and Monroe counties.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Pressure washing.
  This man is very respectful and does detail work. I recommend his service. (Nextdoor Seven Oaks)

• Pizza Hut, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Morristown. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Jefferson City

• ETF, CNS Y-12 Community Investment Fund announce grant opportunity (themountainpress.com)
• Weak Funnel Cloud Reported in Jefferson County, No Threat to Area (wivk.com)

Dandridge

• Legal and public notices for the week of June 1, 2026 (knoxfocus.com)

Newport

• Newport radio station wins award for helping community during Hurricane Helene (wbir.com)
• Secluded Campground Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee (onlyinyourstate.com)

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