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π± How a Maynardville family is turning a trench tragedy into advocacy
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- How a Maynardville family is turning a trench tragedy into advocacy
Also on today's calendar: Highway 33 Music and Entertainment.
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- Tuesday: Periods of sun; not as cold, with a high of 47 and low of 30 degrees.
- Wednesday: Turning cloudy, temps: high: 48, low: 30.
- Thursday: Cloudy, afternoon rain, with a high of 55 and low of 31 degrees.
π° News we're reading
β’ Family member promotes safety measures after fatal trench collapse in Union County (wate.com) β A Maynardville workerβs family is speaking out after 35-year-old Donnie Stone died in last weekβs trench collapse at Big Ridge State Park in Union County. His brother-in-law remembers him as a selfless, upbeat family man and is urging local construction crews to use proper trench shoring and safety equipment as state investigators review what went wrong.
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πΈ Around Maynardville
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π Upcoming Events in Maynardville
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- Christmas Wreath Workshop
Chuck Swan State Forest, 3476 Sharps Chapel Rd, Sharps Chapel
10:00 am
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- Highway 33 Music and Entertainment
Li'l Jo's BBQ , 2805 Maynardville Hwy , Maynardville
7:00 pm
Thursday December 18
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π Events Nearby
- Sip & Stroll Farmers and Vendors Market
Angelo's In The Gap , 527 Colwyn St , Cumberland Gap
5:30 pm - Men's Basketball vs. Virginia-Wise
Carson-Newman University , 1646 Russell Ave , Jefferson City
7:30 pm - Christmas in the Park
Norris Dam State Park , 125 Village Green Cir , Rocky Top
5:00 pm - Candlelight Christmas
Museum of Appalachia , 2819 Andersonville Hwy , Clinton
9:00 am - Beginning Soldering: Embrace Bracelet
Appalachian Arts Craft Center, Inc , 2716 Andersonville Hwy , Clinton
10:00 am - Class:Create a Clay Christmas Tree with Lights Age 16+
Appalachian Arts Craft Center, Inc , 2716 Andersonville Hwy , Clinton
2:00 pm - Men's Basketball vs. Tennessee Wesleyan
Carson-Newman University , 1646 Russell Ave , Jefferson City
2:00 pm
Wednesday December 17
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Sunday December 21
Wednesday December 31
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Shift Manager / Hourly Manager in Maynardville. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member Openings! in Maynardville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maynardville here.
π Nearby News
Tazewell
- LMU teams with Crossing the Gap for toy drive (claiborneprogress.net)
- Schaeffer's Oil Spring Nationals Series Releases 2026 Schedule and Announces Loyalty Program - St. Louis Racing (stlracing.com)
Jefferson City
- New programs to help repair, replace homes damaged by Helene (wate.com)
- Gary Clinton Ashley Free Access (standardbanner.com)
Clinton
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