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Also on today's calendar: Farmers Market at the Choo-Choo and 6 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, James W.!
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. 'LOVE' sign gives new meaning to longtime Chattanooga eyesore (local3news.com) — A long-abandoned downtown Chattanooga landmark, Parkway Towers, now carries a bright "LOVE" sign where the infamous "JUNK" sign once stood, thanks to two local artists and their supporters. The project, tied to a music video and memorial hearts for lost loved ones, aims to transform the skyline eyesore into a symbol of healing and unity for Chattanooga residents.
2. Chattanooga skate shop Cassette announces upcoming closure (local3news.com) — Cassette Skate Shop in Chattanooga is preparing to close after nearly four years, and the owner is asking locals to stop by and help clear remaining inventory. The shop will honor preorders and keep its pop-up plaza plans going as it winds down. An exact closing date hasn't been set yet, but the goal is to pay off outstanding invoices.
3. Chattanooga man reflects on intense rescue video after recovery from fentanyl overdose (newschannel9.com) — A Chattanooga man is sharing how Chattanooga police and paramedics revived him from a 2019 fentanyl overdose, a moment he says pushed him into long-term recovery. Newly highlighted body camera footage and comments from local narcotics officers and recovery advocates stress that residents struggling with addiction can safely seek help and be connected to treatment and support.
4. Community members discuss ideas for Brainerd Road Corridor (wdef.com) — Neighbors, business owners, and city leaders in Chattanooga are working through the Brainerd Road Corridor Development Committee to shape future growth from the Missionary Ridge Tunnel to Highway 153. With CARTA's Connect the Corridor initiative and City Councilmember Jenny Berz involved, residents are being asked to weigh in on sidewalks, connectivity, and how to make Brainerd Road more welcoming and cohesive.
5. Ask a Doc: What are my options for colon cancer screening? (timesfreepress.com) — A Chattanooga-based colon and rectal surgeon explains the full range of colon cancer screening options, from traditional colonoscopies to at-home stool tests, CT colonography, and a newer blood test. Writing as president of the Greater Chattanooga Colon Cancer Foundation, she stresses that the best test is the one you'll actually complete on schedule. Local readers are urged to talk with their doctors and not delay screening.
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