🌱 Flash Fire At VA Clinic + Cornerstones Renamed Preserve Chattanooga

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 79 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Tennessee lawmakers are currently debating a proposal that would provide funds for a new minor league baseball stadium in Hamilton County. The proposal would allow the county to retain a portion of sales tax to supply a new home for the Chattanooga Lookouts. The City of Chattanooga is considering the old Wheland Foundry as a possible site for the new stadium. (MyFox Chattanooga)
2. A Chattanooga VA clinic employee was injured when a flash fire occurred in an X-ray room. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the incident that occurred on Shallowford Road. An initial investigation points to a flash fire occurring within an oxygen tank storage area. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. The Chattanooga historic preservation nonprofit has officially changed its name. Preserve Chattanooga will be the new brand of the previously named Cornerstones. The organization was founded in 1975 under the name Landmarks Chattanooga. (The Chattanoogan)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• ConnectHER By A Step Ahead Chattanooga At 850 Market Street (5:00 PM)
• The Bay Strikes Back Tour At The Signal (6:50 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Tenessee Humane Animal League is looking to find new homes for Charmaine and Chaplin. Click the Facebook post to see if one of these adorable cats would make a good fit with your family. (Facebook)
• The Tennessee Aquarium is counting down to its 30th Anniversary Community Celebration. This is one event you will not want to miss this weekend! (Facebook)

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— 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.