🌱 Fatal Motorcycle Crash On Brainerd + Everything Embroidery Market

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First, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 79 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. The Chattanooga Police Department is asking the public for information regarding a fatal motorcycle crash that happened on Tuesday night. The incident occurred in the 5400 block of Brainerd Road and resulted in the death of a 40-year-old motorcyclist. The department has not released the identity of the motorcyclist or a report on the injuries sustained during the incident. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. The Chattanooga Market opens for the season this weekend with a two-day celebration. The market is the premier farmers market for the region and is open on Sundays at First Horizon Pavilion on Carter Street. Admission is always free and guests can enjoy food trucks, flowers, crafts, and fresh produce. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. The Everything Embroidery Market will be at the Chattanooga Convention Center from Apr. 28 through Apr. 30. This is the largest event celebrating the embroidery industry. Crafters, small businesses, and the community has been invited to attend the exciting event. (The Chattanoogan)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• ET's AIC Tribute Featuring No Excuses At Cherry Street Tavern (6:00 PM)
• Coleridge-Taylor And Sibelius At Memorial Auditorium (7:30 PM)
• John Mark McMillan At Arts Avenue, 450 (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga Police Department has filed additional misdemeanor charges against Chattanooga Deputy Administrator Erskine Oglesby. Read the full story at the link. (News Channel 9)
• The Hunter Museum of American Art is celebrating the International Year of Glass with a collection of glass sculptures. Plan your next visit to the museum at huntermuseum.org. (Facebook)

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— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.