🌱 Homeless Population Increases + New Charter School Approved

Welcome back, Chattanooga! Let's get this Saturday started off right. Here's what's happening today in Chattanooga.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 85 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. A new report issued by the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition shows that the number of people living without a permanent address has gone up significantly in the region. The report is based on the annual "point-in-time" count that is conducted at regional homeless shelters. The data is reported to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. (MyFox Chattanooga)
2. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at the Hamilton Place Mall on Friday morning. The fire was contained in the Red Robin Restaurant, which has suffered significant fire, water, and smoke damage. The fire reportedly started from a grill in the burger restaurant. (The Chattanoogan)
3. The Hamilton County School Board has approved the charter school application for a new bilingual immersion school. The approval was given during a Thursday board meeting. The Chatt Academy Community School will service 6th- through 12th-grade students, who will have the opportunity to learn both English and Spanish. (WTVC)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Kinsey Fishing Tournament At The Hamilton County Education Association (7:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Are you looking for your new beach best friend? Nellie has been staying with the Tennessee Humane Animal League while looking for a forever home. She loves the water and her doggie bikini. (Facebook)
• The Tennessee Aquarium's 30th Anniversary Community Celebration is next weekend! Click here to learn more about the event. (Facebook)
• Are you ready for the National Cornbread Festival?! It's happening this weekend (Apr. 23 and 24) in South Pittsburg, about 30 miles west of Chattanooga. Get the details here. (NationalCornbread.org)

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That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.