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Hi there, Chattanooga! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See what's inside Hamilton County's biggest new inclusive playground
  • How Chattanooga FC's big win just guaranteed a home playoff match
  • How UTC's record enrollment could reshape Chattanooga's future workforce

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Chele S.!

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 95 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 93, low: 72.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 93 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hamilton County's largest inclusive park celebrates grand opening Saturday (newschannel9.com) — Families in Chattanooga now have access to Hamilton County's largest fully inclusive playground, Harvest Inclusive Park, which just opened at Jack Benson Heritage Park in East Brainerd. Built through a major public-private partnership led by a Chattanooga Fire captain, the park offers fully accessible play areas, expanded ADA parking, and sustainable new infrastructure that improves recreation options for children of all abilities.
   

2. Chattanooga FC Wins 4-1 Over Visiting Atlanta United 2 (chattanoogan.com) — Chattanooga FC has clinched a home playoff match at Finley Stadium after a commanding 4-1 win over Atlanta United 2, delighting local fans. The club set a new single-season wins record and now prepares to host a conference quarterfinal on October 18, with its opponent to be chosen under MLS NEXT Pro's pick-your-opponent format.
   

3. Chattanooga area colleges report growing graduate programs, breaking enrollment records (timesfreepress.com) — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga just set a new graduate enrollment record, welcoming 1,749 grad students and more than 11,800 students overall this fall. Nearby colleges in Northwest Georgia and East Tennessee are also reporting historic or rising enrollments, highlighting strong regional interest in advanced degrees and professional programs that could shape Chattanooga's workforce and research community.
   

4. TN Lottery Cash 3 Evening, Cash 4 Evening winning numbers for Sept. 13, 2026 (tennessean.com subscription) — Tennessee Lottery players in Chattanooga can check the Sept. 13 winning numbers for Cash 3, Cash 4, Daily Tennessee Jackpot, and Millionaire for Life, then claim prizes up to $199,999 at the Gunbarrel Road district office. Larger wins can be handled at the Nashville headquarters or by mail, as long as you include proper ID and a completed claim form where required.
   

5. Retired Lieutenant Colonel reflects on leading the first FEMA team into Ground Zero (wdef.com) — Chattanooga residents gathered at the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center to mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks, hearing firsthand reflections from retired Lt. Col. J.D. Lock. He described leading the first FEMA damage assessment team into Ground Zero and urged Americans, including younger generations in Chattanooga, to move beyond simple remembrance and truly understand how the attacks reshaped the nation.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I rarely post here but I have a question for my out to eaters...
    who has the best steak in the city? I'm talking juicy tender full of flavor and irresistible upon consumption. Thx! (Nextdoor Booker T Washington Park)
  • Boxes still on Frawley Rd and Douglas in East Ridge.
    Anybody want them? Come and get them first come. First serve. (Nextdoor Frawley)
  • Essilor of America, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Chattanooga. Apply here.
  • LBA Hospitality posted a job opening for Bar Back in Chattanooga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chattanooga here.

Ok Chattanooga! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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