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Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Chattanooga Police's gang unit arrests 4 men on numerous charges, seizes 6 guns (local3news.com) — Chattanooga residents should know that police gang and gun units arrested four men on Wilcox Boulevard after a warrant operation, seizing about six firearms, including a converted machine gun, plus suspected drugs and paraphernalia. Three suspects were barred from owning guns, two had outstanding warrants, and all now face a long list of theft, weapons, and drug-related charges.
2. Lupton City debating potential historic district designation (wdef.com) — Lupton City homeowners are pushing back against a proposal to make their neighborhood Chattanooga's fifth historic district, fearing higher costs, stricter rules, and more city control over their properties. Supporters say the designation could protect the area from overbuilding and preserve its character, while opponents argue the homes aren't truly historic and residents are already strained by recent property tax hikes.
3. NAACP urges district to keep Orchard Knob open (timesfreepress.com) — Chattanooga's NAACP is urging the Hamilton County school board to keep Orchard Knob Middle School open at its current campus, arguing that relocating students to The Howard School site won't fix deep academic problems. Leaders say the district should repair the existing building and invest in stronger teaching and support, as proficiency rates in English and math remain far below state averages.
4. This Hidden Tennessee Gorge Looks Like A Mini Grand Canyon Few Out-Of-State Visitors Know About (travelmag.com) — If you are looking for a nearby escape, the Tennessee River Gorge just west of Chattanooga offers dramatic overlooks like Snooper's Rock and Edwards Point, plus trails such as Ritchie Hollow and Pot Point. The piece walks you through access points, hiking difficulty, seasonal road closures, and even the historic Pot Point Cabin, giving locals plenty of ideas for day trips close to home.
5. UTC bring new technology to Chattanooga transportation (wdef.com) — UTC is using a $2 million U.S. Department of Transportation SMART Grant to test traffic-signal technology in Chattanooga that clears intersections for fire trucks by turning all lights red before they arrive. Local students are helping develop the system, and federal officials say the data gathered here could guide safer, more efficient transportation in Chattanooga and other cities nationwide.
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