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City of Germantown (photo) vendors were sponsors of free food and city with photos, streets, and water/sewer
drinks for employees, as well as the public. lines; and a traffic lane was constructed
City of Kingsport All divisions of Public Works and using markings, signs, and a speed table
2026 Public Works Day Event…Rooted Utilities were well represented. With the for folks to ride through on gators. A
in Service, Powered by Community assistance of our equipment operators, microscope area provided information
On May 22, Kingsport Public Works children of all ages eagerly operated about the microscopic organisms used in
held their Public Works Day Event. It’s the various displayed equipment. They the biological process of treating water.
true, rain or shine, we’re always there – patiently stood in line, waiting for their “The Amazing Journey of Water—My
and that day, the public came, too. turn to ride in a bucket truck, and even Water River to Tap” booklets were given to
This year’s event started out with to climb into a seat of a garbage truck. all ages explaining where our water comes
approximately 25 minutes of rain. Additionally, they enjoyed painting from, incorporating the process and the
However, this did not prevent anyone stations, where they could show off their people behind our water. Kids of all ages
from having fun, as they came prepared artistic abilities with “make & take” posed for their annual photos with Stormy
with umbrellas, rain boots and smiles. manhole cover signs, with designs ranging (everybody loves Stormy). This year
The event was open to the public, from flowerpots to snowplows. Stormy’s theme was “Don’t Trash Stormy.”
allowing the city to showcase the many As in past events, various repeat Stormy sported several items representing
services provided to our citizens. Various equipment and exhibits were displayed trash.
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