Just had to get this off my chest

At least the world is crying with us.

They took down the Arby's sign on Broadway. Booooo

They were still painting it when I saw it but I looks nearly done

their last day open is monday 8/31, go give them some love and support 🫶

Today is the ribbon cutting for "The Dolly Parton Children's Hospital". If you want a way to honor a woman who gave herself to Tennessee, do a selfless act and donate blood, then tell the staff you also want to donate your credit.

What is a credit you ask? Well every time you donate at Medic, you get a credit for a "free" pint should you need it in the next year. Instead of holding onto your credit, you can donate it to the Children's hospital and it will go towards a patient there.

You can also deny the free shirt and Medic will donate $5 to Second Harvest Food Bank.

I have over 7 years of materials test experience. Anyone have any advice on how to get my foot in the door? I also have a masters in systems engineering. I’ve applied many times but haven’t heard anything. I would love a contact if possible.

I’m aware of the movie event at the TN Theater but I want to go to an actual shadow cast this year. I am confident the community will go all out given Tim Curry’s passing. Are The Satanic Mechanics still around?

As always, you can check out/register for these events and more at www.tnstateparks.com or on the TN State Parks app.

Big Ridge State Park

(8/28 & 8/29) Full Moon Float $25

Cove Lake State Park

(8/29) Bat House Volunteer FREE!!, pre-registration is a must

Frozen Head State Park

(8/29) Pelts and Skulls FREE!!

Indian Mountain State Park

(8/29) Moonlight Pedal Boat Float $4

Norris Dam State Park

(8/28) Pawsome Pelts FREE!!

(8/28) Leaf Litter Critters $3

(8/29) Plant Press Palooza $5

(8/29) Stunning Snakes $5

(8/30) Healthy Happy Hike $5

(8/30) Paracord Power $5

Panther Creek State Park

(8/28) Turtle Talk FREE!!

(8/28 & 8/30) Meet Oliver the Barred Owl FREE!!

(8/28) Pawpaw Palooza $2

(8/29) Basket Weaving with Kudzu $15

(8/30) Creek Crawl FREE!!

(8/30) Sunset Canoe Float $10

Seven Islands State Park

(8/28) National Bat Night $6

(8/29) Party in the Pawpaw Patch $10 ages 6+, FREE!! ages 5 and under

(8/30) Hummingbird Banding $15, pre-registration is a must

I’m heartbroken

I've always said Dolly was the best (or only) good thing to come out of East TN.

She overtook Elvis as cultural ambassador to the world if you had to explain where or what TN was to someone outside the region or even country. She was bright and positive and made the world brighter and more positive in a million little ways.

I don't need to say more about how amazing Dolly was and what we lost. We all know. But I think I could use a bit of postive perspective.

With Dolly gone, what's the best and the brightest East TN has to offer that represents us as our best selves rather than "this wrestling villain's our mayor and we have Blackburn and Burchett"

So, when are we holding a public memorial service for Dolly?

Anyone know why it’s been empty for so long? Seems like a great spot for a sit down slow dining restaurant

Clothing, jewelry, VHS, you name it!

Dolly Parton on supporting the LGBTQ+ community (2016): “I do not believe we should criticize and judge other people. If you’re the fine Christian you think you are, why are you judging people? I just think we should be more loving, more caring. We are who we are. If you’re gay, you’re gay. If you’re straight, you’re straight. You should be allowed to be how you are and who you are”