🌱 New Aquarium Senior Leadership + Nightfall Returns For 35th Season

Happy Wednesday, Chattanooga! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Increasing cloudiness. High: 71 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. The Tennessee Aquarium is adding Michel Floyd and Melanie King to its senior leadership team. The announcement was made by the aquarium's CEO and President Keith Sanford. Click the link to learn about Floyd's and King's background with the aquarium. (The Chattanoogan)
2. The Chattanooga Police Department is demanding the homeless camping near 11th Street vacate the area by today. The city is working to open a new homeless encampment with resources such as portable toilets, trash cans, and security. The city's encampment is not yet open. (MyFox Chattanooga)
3. Chattanooga's Nightfall returns for its 35th season. Nightfall is the city's longest-running free outdoor summer concert series. The 15-week season begins on May 27 with Cha Wa opened by Killakeyz. Click the link for the full lineup and concert series schedule. (Chattanooga Pulse)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Student Intake At The Washington Alternative Learning Center (10:00 AM)
• CDRC Meeting At City Of Chattanooga (3:00 PM)
• Intro To Mountain Biking: Level 1 At City Of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)
• Science On Tap At Tennessee Aquarium (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Tennessee Humane Animal League is looking for a forever home for Eleanor, a beautiful 14-month-old shepherd mix. Anyone interested in meeting Eleanor is asked to visit the shelter's website and fill out an adoption application. (Facebook)
• The Tennessee Aquarium is hosting Frog Month today on its social media page. Click to attend. (Facebook)
• The Chattanooga Selfie Museum is offering you a chance to win a Birthday at the museum. Click to enter. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update!

— 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.