🌱 How Seymour honored a 92-year-old Korean War veteran this week

Hey there, Seymour! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Seymour honored a 92-year-old Korean War veteran this week
• Which Seymour residents appeared in the latest Sevier County arrest log?

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Cloudy with a shower in spots, with a high of 58 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy and warm, temps: high: 64, low: 53.
• Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Justus honored for service during Korean War (themountainpress.com) — In Seymour, a 92-year-old Sevier County native and Korean War veteran, Billy Justus, was recently awarded the Korean government’s Ambassador of Peace Medal for his service in the 1950s. Local officials, veterans services staff, and family gathered for an emotional ceremony recognizing Korean War veterans who are too often overlooked.
   

• Arrests Dec. 23 (themountainpress.com) — Several recent Sevier County jail bookings involve residents listed as being from Seymour, including charges related to domestic assault, drug offenses, and protection order violations. The report, drawn from official intake records, notes that all individuals are presumed innocent unless proven guilty and includes bond or custody status for each case.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Adult ELA Class
  Blount County, TN Calendar , 508 N. Cusick Street , Maryville
  5:00 pm
• Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 13+)
  Blount County, TN Calendar Maryville, TN 37804
  5:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve at the Bistro
  Dancing Bear Appalachian Bistro , 7140 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy , Townsend
  3:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Jay Dee Music
  Company Distilling , 8351 TN-73 , Townsend
  6:00 pm

Saturday December 27

• Townsend Community Yoga with Lori Burns
  Peaceful Side Social | Townsend , 7967 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy , Townsend
  9:30 am
• Open Chess Time
  Blount County, TN Calendar Maryville, TN 37804
  12:00 pm
• Impossibilities in Sevierville, Tennessee
  Impossibilities-Magic, Mindreading and Mayhem! , 1548 Parkway #306 , Sevierville
  8:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Reindeer Bootcamp & Noon Years Eve Glow Party (3 day 5 hour)
  Everett Recreation Center & Athletic Complex , 316 S Everett High Rd , Maryville
  9:00 am
• Debra Farnsworth Medical Billing
  Blount County, TN Calendar , 508 N. Cusick Street , Maryville
  11:00 am
• Gentle Yoga (Ages 16+)
  Blount County, TN Calendar , 508 N. Cusick Street , Maryville
  5:30 pm
• Astronomy Nights (All Ages)
  Blount County, TN Calendar , 508 N. Cusick Street , Maryville
  6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Is anyone missing a cat ?
  She or he was found eating food we put out for a few / stray or feral cats . The cat is really friendly and sweet . I just wanna make sure she or he… (Nextdoor Chapman Hwy)
• UPDATE: William Watkins, the subject of a #TNSilverAlert has been found safe in Jackson.
  Thanks for helping us spread the word! PREVIOUSLY POSTED: #TNSilverAlert We need your help to find William Watkins, who is missing from Henry… (Nextdoor )

• Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Seymour. Apply here.
• McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Seymour. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Seymour here.

🗞 Nearby News

Sevierville

• Dam Store continues free Christmas meals tradition (themountainpress.com)
• Candidates start picking up petitions for 2026 races (themountainpress.com)
• Yes, You Can Go To Church At Dollywood—And Here's Why You Should (southernliving.com)

Knoxville

• Hattie B's Hot Chicken to open Knoxville location in summer 2026 (wbir.com)
• What grocery stores are open in Knoxville on Christmas Eve? (knoxnews.com)
• Here's my holiday wish list for campus next year (knoxnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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