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Commission plans for Laurel Dace Day and to enter Strawberry Festival Parade
Summary
The commission noted Laurel Dace Day on May 16 and plans to participate in the Strawberry Festival Parade on May 9; Robbie Harvey will file the parade application and commissioners noted local mayors will ride a county float.
Commission members recorded two upcoming community activities at the March 31 meeting. Laurel Dace Day is scheduled for May 16, 2026; commissioners said they hope to combine next year’s Laurel Dace Day with the Blooms Festival. The minutes list planned activities including hiking and snorkeling and named potential partners: Tennessee Aquarium, Tennessee Riverline and UT.
The commission also noted the Strawberry Festival Parade on May 9, 2026. Robbie Harvey said he will submit an application for the commission to participate. Leone Locke mentioned that all Rhea County mayors will be on one float.
No formal votes or budget items for these new-business items were recorded in the minutes; members moved to other agenda items after the announcements.
