Bluff City Patriots’ Day celebrates anniversary of the town’s 1901 incorporation

BLUFF CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Bluff City hosted its annual Patriots’ Day event Saturday morning, celebrating the anniversary of its incorporation in 1901.

The celebration featured live music, food trucks, vendors and a ceremony honoring some of the town’s residents who embody being a patriot and Bluff City community members.

Mayor Jeff Broyles told News Channel 11 that there’s a rich history in Bluff City.

“One of our strengths for almost 150 years is that we are so ethically diverse, but we still remain like our motto: ‘People working together to help each other,'” Broyles said.

Broyles said the town changed one of its park’s names to honor past leaders.

“About two years ago when I first became mayor, we as a board and with the community’s encouragement, we renamed this to Wells Park in honor of not only the late Irene Wells, my predecessor, but the 35th mayor of Bluff City, Billy G. Wells.”

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