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Dyersburg, Tennessee: Doctor Octopus

Colorful sculptured pirate ship erupts out of a building, with a sea creature crew captained by an octopus with an eye patch and doctor's bag. Meant to reassure children, not to terrify.

Reelfoot Family Walk-In Clinic

Address:
1445 Parr Ave., Dyersburg, TN
Directions:
Reelfoot Family Walk-In Clinic. Corner of St John and Frank Maynard.
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Captain Doctor Octopus.

Yo Ho Ho to the Doctor We Go

Unique ship of medical sea creatures is ready to care for your child's needs, led by Captain Octopus! Creative decoration is outside a family practice in Dyersburg.

[Naomi Serna-Olander, 07/13/2023]

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