🌱 Exclusive Screening Of Songbirds + Chattanooga Blood Supply Report

Get on up, Chattanooga! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Hot with sun and some clouds. High: 91 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. An exclusive screening of "Songbirds" is being hosted by the Songbirds Foundation. The screening will be for Chattanooga music and film fans on Sunday, May 29. The event will act as a fundraiser to expand the distribution of the film as well as the foundation's mission statement. Click the link to purchase your tickets. (WTVC)
2. Chattanooga's blood and platelet supplies are at a critical level leading into Memorial Day weekend. The announcement was made by the Blood Assurance organization on Thursday. The Tennessee Valley regional blood center is reportedly on a one-day supply of O-negative, A-positive, and B-negative blood. The center reportedly only has 19 units of platelet for more than 70 hospitals. Click the link to learn how you can help. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. Unemployment across the state is at a historic low, according to the Tennessee Secretary of State. The unemployment rate is almost 80 percent lower than at its peak two years ago. According to the data, 3.2 percent of Tennessee residents are unemployed. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Alton Park Community Market At The Bethlehem Center (12:00 PM)
• Family Fun Day At Greenway Farm (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Tennessee Aquarium is hosting a virtual World Turtle Day event on May 23 at 9:30 a.m. Watch the livestream on the aquarium's Facebook page. (Facebook)
• The Tennessee Humane Animal League is asking for foster parents. The shelter provides all food, supplies, vet care, and emotional support for foster animals. Click here to sign-up. (Facebook)
• The Chattanooga Police Department shared a touching story between an officer and a local student named Kalon. Read more in the department's Facebook post. (Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.