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Cheers Chattanooga! We're back, helping you stay up to date with what's happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's at stake in the Bend project's last-minute reprieve?
  • How Chattanooga's schools are preparing kids for tomorrow's quantum jobs today.
  • How your Mocs Give Day gift could unlock $100,000 for safety

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: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 83, low: 55.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Chattanooga IDB grants extension to developer to avoid default on 'The Bend' project (newschannel9.com) — Chattanooga's Industrial Development Board has given developer Jimmy White until early January to answer questions and avoid default on the massive Bend riverfront project, which includes housing, a marina and a 12,000-seat amphitheater. The extension keeps public tax agreements, affordable housing plans, and funding for public housing and education in play while investors sort out ownership changes.
   

2. Partnership Brings Quantum Education to Hamilton County Schools (govtech.com) — Hamilton County Schools students, from kindergarten through high school, are piloting a new quantum education curriculum created by Chattanooga-based Thinking Media and the Chattanooga Quantum Collaborative. The program ties into EPB's new $22 million quantum computer and aims to prepare local kids for future high-tech jobs, while still aligning with Tennessee's existing math and science standards.
   

3. UTC Sets 2,500-Donor Goal For Mocs Give Day Oct. 6 (chattanoogan.com) — UTC is rallying alumni, students, staff, and friends on Tuesday's Mocs Give Day to reach 2,500 donors in 24 hours, supporting scholarships, academics, athletics, and more. One featured challenge backs Lucky, UTC's new K‑9 in training, with a $100,000 campus safety gift unlocked when 250 donors support the K‑9 Safety Fund, benefiting both the university and Chattanooga community.
   

4. Caught on camera: Truck driver recounts moment he was hit on side of I-24 in Chattanooga (newschannel9.com) — A tow truck driver is recovering from two broken legs after a car struck him while he worked on the shoulder of I-24 near mile marker 181 in Chattanooga on October 1. His dash cam captured the impact, and Chattanooga Police are using the crash to remind drivers that Tennessee's move over law protects tow trucks and other service vehicles, not just police and fire.
   

5. Helping patients while advancing future of healthcare: October Nurse of the Month explains need for medical research (local3news.com) — Chattanooga Medical Research nurse and clinical research coordinator Viviana Hargis is being honored as Local 3's October Nurse of the Month for her work guiding patients through clinical trials. She explains how research in Chattanooga helps patients access new treatments and ensures medications are safe and effective, while Local 3 invites residents to nominate other standout nurses for future recognition.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi neighbors!
    New to the area I'm looking to paint the interior of houses while my remodel project is waiting on permits. We will beat almost any price because we… (Nextdoor Lookout Valley)
  • My dog that we haven't even had for 2 days yet slipped her leash last night.
    :( Her name is Andy, she's an 8mo old Basset hound mix. We live in the apartments near Taco bell on East Brainerd. She is very shy around new people… (Nextdoor E Brainerd)
  • DeFoor Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Banquet Manager - Downtown Hotel in Chattanooga. Apply here.
  • Food City posted a job opening for Front End Manager 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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