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Morning Bristol! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How new D.C. flights could boost Bristol’s tourism and business reach
  • How Bristol’s 1927 sessions helped launch country music’s first family

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and not as cold, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Some sun, then turning cloudy, temps: high: 47, low: 30.
  • Thursday: Not as cool, becoming breezy, with a high of 57 and low of 32 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Breeze Airways non-stop flights to D.C. debuts at Tri-Cities Airport (wjhl.com) — Non-stop Breeze Airways flights from Tri-Cities Airport to Washington, D.C. are now running Mondays and Fridays, and Bristol leaders say the route could significantly boost tourism to local attractions like Bristol Motor Speedway, Hard Rock, and downtown. Regional chamber officials believe the new connection will draw more visitors and business to Northeast Tennessee, with the potential for additional flights if residents use the service heavily.
   

• Born on This Day in 1891, the Founding Member of Country Music's First Family Who Brought Early Country Music From the Mountains to the Masses (americansongwriter.com) — Bristol’s famed 1927 recording sessions play a central role in this look back at A.P. Carter, born December 15, 1891, and his pioneering Carter Family. The story traces how their song collecting, arranging, and Bristol recordings helped turn Appalachian folk music into enduring country standards still cherished today.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Great Sunday morning and Merry Christmas to all!
    I have many toys (gently used) for babies and young toddlers to give to any family for their babies. Please use them for your children and enjoy… (Nextdoor Holston/7th Ave)
  • Is anyone else in the VI Ranch area having issues with their power going off randomly?
    It’s been happening for a few days, but today has been the worse. (Nextdoor V. I. Ranch Rd)
  • Buckle posted a job opening for Seasonal Freight Coordinator (Part-Time) in Bristol. Apply here.
  • American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • On board the first Washington, D.C. flight from the Tri-Cities (wcyb.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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