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In today's newsletter:

• Did TVFCU's first Southside Nights at Finley Stadium pass the test?
• What Chattanooga veterans shared at the 25th 9/11 remembrance event
• Chattanooga sting operation leads to arrest on multiple child-solicitation charges

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Mostly sunny; hot and humid, temps: high: 94, low: 71.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• TVFCU Southside Nights watch party at Finley Stadium sees great turn out for UT-GT (newschannel9.com) — Hundreds of Vols fans turned Finley Stadium's field into a giant watch party for Tennessee's win over Georgia Tech, complete with food, games, and live music from Chattanooga band The Essentials. Organized as a TVFCU Southside Nights "test run," the strong turnout and family-friendly atmosphere could help determine whether more of these Chattanooga events are scheduled soon.
   

• Medal of Honor Heritage Center holds 25th remembrance of 9/11 (wdef.com) — Chattanooga residents gathered at the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center for a 25th-anniversary 9/11 remembrance, hearing firsthand stories from veterans and a Medal of Honor recipient. Speakers reflected on the difficult rescue efforts, the unity that followed the attacks, and urged the community to carry forward that spirit of togetherness and understanding today.
   

• Man Arrested in Chattanooga After Online Undercover Sting (wdef.com) — A man was arrested in Chattanooga after investigators say he sent explicit photos and arranged to meet what he thought were underage girls during an online sting. Hamilton County authorities and the FBI traced his communications, linked him to prior out-of-state convictions, and jailed him on multiple solicitation and exploitation charges ahead of a scheduled September 16 court appearance.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chattanooga

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 24
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Belk, 101 Northgate Mall Dr, Chattanooga
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Monday September 14
• Chattanooga Connect 2026 →
  Chattanooga Convention Center, 1 Carter Street, Chattanooga
• Chattanooga Connect →
  Chattanooga TN
• 11th Anniversary Morning Pointe Foundation Golf Tournament →
  Lookout Mountain Club, Lookout Crest Ln
  7:30 am
• Volunteer Orientation →
  200 River Street, Chattanooga
  5:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• Farmers Market at the Choo-Choo →
  Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District, 1400 Market St, Chattanooga
  3:00 pm
• Clothing Swap: hosted by Swap Don't Shop Chatt →
  The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga
  5:00 pm
Friday September 18
• Cheese and Beer Festival →
  Chattanooga Choo Choo, 46 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga
  4:00 pm
• Houndmouth →
  The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga
  8:00 pm
• Keith Anderson →
  The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga
  8:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Chatta Town Tasting Festival 2026 →
  Chattanooga Greens, 140 Riverfront Pkwy, Chattanooga TN
  10:00 am
• Beer and Cheese Festival →
  Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District, 1400 Market St, Chattanooga
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

Red Bank

• Bishop-led Vols power past Yellow Jackets in Atlanta (timesfreepress.com)
• 2nd Annual Zombie Fun Run And Festival Takes Over Red Bank This Weekend (fooshya.com)

East Ridge

• East Ridge Optimist Club Honors Local First Responders at Annual 9/11 Luncheon (eastridgenewsonline.com)
• At Chattanooga memorial, firefighters reflect on 9/11 and a legacy passed down (timesfreepress.com)
• Law and Order Sept. 11 (eastridgenewsonline.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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