🌱 Patch AM: What we now know about Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon’s condition

Good morning Knoxville! 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:

• What we now know about Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon’s condition
• Why Knoxville walkers are heading to West Town Mall before sunrise
• Could your Knoxville business be the next target of utility scammers?

Also on today's calendar: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings and 6 more events.

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower in the morning, with a high of 52 and low of 31 degrees.
• Thursday: Cloudy with afternoon rain, temps: high: 56, low: 37.
• Friday: Cooler; windy in the morning, with a high of 43 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Knox County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy awake as hospitalization continues (wate.com) — Knoxville residents are being told that Knox County Chief Deputy Bernie Lyon is now awake and responding to simple commands as he continues treatment in an intensive care unit. The sheriff’s office says his condition is being closely monitored, visitors are limited, and the department is grateful for the strong community support as he recovers.
   

2. West Town Mall opens early to give walkers a warm place to stay active (wbir.com) — Knoxville residents looking to stay active in the cold can head to West Town Mall, which opens an hour early year-round so “mall walkers” have a warm, safe place to get their steps in. Regulars say the routine boosts their mobility and mood, with some adding their own flair, from singing to walking service dogs during the quiet pre-store hours.
   

3. How to avoid scam calls as Tennessee ranks second in U.S. for robocall complaints (wate.com) — Knoxville residents are being warned about a surge in scam and robocalls, as Tennessee now ranks second nationwide for “do not call” complaints. A local business owner nearly lost money to a fake utility call, prompting reminders to hang up, verify directly with companies, and never share payment information under pressure.
   

4. Adaptive tricycles and equipment bring joy to East TN children with disabilities (wate.com) — Families in Knoxville are seeing their children with disabilities gain new independence thanks to adaptive tricycles and equipment provided by the nonprofit Variety of East Tennessee. Local parents describe how the custom gear fills gaps left by insurance, letting kids safely join neighborhood bike rides, family walks, and camping trips while building confidence and joy.
   

5. Grieving Knoxville family seeks closure after issue with relative's grave marker (wbir.com) — A Knoxville family says a dispute over a grave marker at Greenwood Cemetery is making it harder to grieve a loved one who died in August. Conflicting statements from the cemetery and Mynatt Funeral Home center on how names were placed on the stone and who is responsible for fixing it, leaving the family waiting for closure.
   

📸 Around Knoxville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Knoxville

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Thursday December 18

• Spay/Neuter Shuttle @ Tommy Shumpert Park
  Tommy Shumpert Park , 6400 Fountain City Road , Knoxville
  8:00 am
• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Jackson Terminal 213 West Jackson Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37902
  6:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Spay/Neuter Shuttle @ Sam Duff Park
  Sam Duff Park , 4060 Chapman Hwy , Knoxville
  8:00 am

Saturday December 20

• Petco Adoption Event – Farragut
  PetCo Farragut , 169 Brooklawn St , Farragut
  6:00 am
• The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Knoxville
  Skybox Sports Bar and Grill , 415 S Gay St , Knoxville
  4:00 pm
• The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show - Knoxville, TN
  Hilton Knoxville , 501 W Church Ave , Knoxville
  6:00 pm
• Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
  Jackson Terminal , 213 W Jackson Ave , Knoxville
  8:45 pm

Monday December 22

• Spay/Neuter Shuttle @ Gibbs Ruritan Park
  Gibbs Ruritan Park , 7827 Tazewell Pike , Corryton
  8:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• Spay/Neuter Shuttle @ Shelter Public
  Shuttle@Shelter , 3201 Division Street , Knoxville
  8:00 am

📣 Knoxville Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday December 17

• BNI Weekly Networking Meeting
  Blount County, TN Calendar , 508 N. Cusick Street , Maryville
  8:00 am
• Recovery Court
  Blount County, TN Calendar , 508 N. Cusick Street , Maryville
  10:00 am
• Election Commission Meeting
  Blount County, TN Calendar Maryville, TN 37804
  11:00 am
• Adult ELA Class
  Blount County, TN Calendar , 508 N. Cusick Street , Maryville
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• hi neighbors!
  is there anyone who’s missing a hound? its a neutered, tri-color male named Cooper (according to his chip). he was found and brought to bluegrass… (Nextdoor Country Club Way)
• One of our neighbors found this puppy in the middle of the street, we can’t keep this poor puppy sadly but if anyone wants him message me!
  Just needs a good home I’d say he’s 4-5 months old looks like a pittie with a little lab mix? Please if anyone knows anyone who wants him he would be… (Nextdoor Mechanicsville)

• KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — With brutally cold temperatures on Monday, community members have been checking in on the elderly to make sure they are... (X: 6News)
• A death investigation is underway after KPD officers responded to a vacant home in the 2700 block of E. Magnolia Ave at just before 3. today. An... (X: Knoxville_PD)

• Sam's Club posted a job opening for Meat Cutter and Wrapper in Knoxville. Apply here.
• CVS Pharmacy, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Handler,Distribution in Knoxville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Knoxville here.

Ok Knoxville! 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: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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