🌱 Help Identifying A Suspect + Appreciation for Kane Brown

Hello again, Chattanooga! Important update: You all, as readers, have made the Chattanooga Daily so successful that it is my honor to announce the next stage of the newsletter. Patch is looking for a local writer and entrepreneur to take the helm of the Chattanooga Daily. Although I have loved getting to know this community, we want to pass the torch to someone truly local to write about Chattanooga long term. So if you're interested in earning extra income while making this newsletter a more valuable resource for your neighbors, learn more and apply here.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 81 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. The Chattanooga Police Department is asking for the community's help in identifying a suspect. The suspect in question allegedly stole a woman's purse and vehicle on Saturday. The department has shared a surveillance photo of the individual and is asking anyone with information to contact the department. (WTVC)
2. Get your weekly calendar out for this exciting list of Chattanooga-area events. The Chattanooga Times Free Press has compiled an extensive list of the hottest events occurring this week in Chattanooga such as two strawberry festivals, a Kenny G concert, and the Southern Fried Food Truck Festival. Click to view the full list. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. The City of Chattanooga has given country superstar Kane Brown a key to the city. Mayors Tim Kelly and Jim Coppinger shared their appreciation for Brown by declaring May 7 as Kane Brown Day. The city is currently waiting for approval by the city council to name a road as the Honorary Kane Brown Parkway. (WDEF News 12)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Planning Commission At The City of Chattanooga (1:00 PM)
• Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class At The City of Chattanooga (4:00 PM)
• Chattanooga Organized for Action At The City of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 2400 block of Wilhoit Street on Saturday night. Thankfully, nobody was injured. (Facebook)
• Tennessee Humane Animal League shares an adoption update on Nellie. An adoption on Mother's Day is always a special occurrence. (Facebook)
• The Tennessee Aquarium has found a penguin egg on Mother's Day. Congratulations to Bacon on becoming a mother! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday. 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.