🌱 Patch AM: What Volkswagen’s big Atlas reboot means for Chattanooga jobs and production.

Good morning to you Chattanooga! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• What Volkswagen's big Atlas reboot means for Chattanooga jobs and production.
• What you'll find in the Tivoli history exhibit at the library

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

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Ja.ed W.!

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Warmer with decreasing clouds, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
• Tuesday: Very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Volkswagen starts 2027 Atlas assembly at Chattanooga plant (gcn.com) — Volkswagen has begun assembling its redesigned 2027 Atlas at the Chattanooga plant, reinforcing the factory's role as a major local employer for about 4,000 workers. The move follows the end of ID.4 electric vehicle production and signals VW's bet that a gas-powered, three-row SUV will keep the Tennessee facility busy and secure its future through the rest of the decade.
   

• Tivoli Theatre History Exhibit Opens (wdef.com) — Chattanooga residents can now explore a new "Your Ticket to History" exhibit at the Downtown Public Library, celebrating the Tivoli Theatre's legacy with photos, stories, and archival items. Open through February 26, 2027, the display arrives just ahead of the Tivoli's planned October 20, 2026 reopening after a major restoration and expansion, inviting locals to reconnect with a beloved landmark.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chattanooga

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★ Featured events ★

Friday October 16
• Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness →
  Dillard's, 2100 Hamilton Pl Blvd, Chattanooga
  10:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Vincit Academy Presents: SQF Edition 10 / Internal Auditor Certification →
  Vincit Group- ITG, Zeco, Numark, 3401 Cummings Road, Chattanooga
  8:00 am
• Preschool Storytime Northgate 10 am (Ages 3-5) →
  Northgate Library, 278 Northgate Mall Drive, Chattanooga
  10:00 am
• Baby Bounce Eastgate (Ages 0-18 Months) →
  Eastgate Library, 5705 Marlin Road, Chattanooga
  10:00 am
• Romantic Reflections →
  Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View Ave, Chattanooga
  6:30 pm
Wednesday October 14
• Cannons: The Everything Glows Tour →
  The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga
  8:00 pm
Friday October 16
• Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons & More →
  The Beverly Ballroom at Hotel Chalet 92 Choo Choo Avenue Chattanooga, Tennessee 37408
  8:45 pm
Saturday October 17
• Spooky Sprint - Chattanooga →
  Tennessee River Park Pavilion 2, 4501 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN 37406
  8:00 am
• The Great Inflate →
  Tennessee Riverpark, 4307 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga, TN, 37406
  10:00 am
• Chattanooga Pride Specials at Stratus Rooftop Lounge →
  Stratus Rooftop Lounge, 105 W Main St, Chattanooga
  12:00 pm
• Oktoberfest Celebrations at Nomia Modern Kitchen →
  Nomia Modern Kitchen, 105 W Main St, Chattanooga
  5:00 pm
Tuesday October 20
• Dasher The Band →
  The Signal, 21 Choo Choo Ave, Chattanooga
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Are Anyone else lights out in the Shallowford Rd.
  area? Or the reason????.... Light bills to high for this kind of carrying on.... lol Nawl like seriously.... (Nextdoor Shallowford Rd)
• LOST CAT ALERT!
  Have you seen this pet? Dude was lost on September 27, 2026 and was last seen near Chattanooga, TN If you have information on their location,… (Nextdoor Brabson Hill)

• Columbus McKinnon Corporation posted a job opening for Machine Operator - Weekend Shift in Chattanooga. Apply here.
• American Eagle Outfitters posted a job opening for Offline - Stock Associate - Evening (Off-Hours) in Chattanooga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chattanooga here.

🗞 Nearby News

Red Bank

• Red Bank Rolls Past Hixson, 49-14 (chattanoogan.com)

East Ridge

• Why I support Misty Chauncey (eastridgenewsonline.com)
• Led by Young brothers, East Ridge powers past Signal Mountain (timesfreepress.com)
• Vote "Yes" On East Ridge Charter Amendment 1 (chattanoogan.com)

Ok Chattanooga! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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