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Coffee in hand, Chattanooga? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Volkswagen's new 2027 Atlas launch means for Chattanooga jobs
  • How UTC students are quietly boosting Chattanooga nonprofits behind the scenes
  • See how new UTC-area apartments support Chattanooga youth leaving foster care

Also on today's calendar: Lily Rose and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 69.
  • Sunday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Volkswagen starts assembly of 2027 Atlas family in Chattanooga (just-auto.com) — Volkswagen has begun assembling its all-new 2027 Atlas SUV line at the Chattanooga plant, marking a major milestone for one of the city's largest employers. With more than 4,000 local workers and over a million Atlas vehicles already built here, the new model brings higher power and better efficiency while reinforcing Chattanooga's role in VW's North American strategy.
   

2. UTC students help Chattanooga nonprofits make sense of their data (utc.edu) — University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students are partnering with local nonprofits to organize and analyze data that many organizations don't have time or staff to handle. Through the DATAA internship program, students help groups like Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, Chattanooga 2.0, and the Hamilton County Department of Education build dashboards and tools that strengthen programs and improve services across the Chattanooga region.
   

3. Chattanooga church and nonprofit unveil and bless four transitional apartments for youth aging out of foster care (timesfreepress.com) — Just off the UTC campus, Christ Church Episcopal and the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults have opened four newly renovated transitional apartments for young adults aging out of foster care in Chattanooga. The Bright Futures program will pair this housing with life-skills support, aiming to dramatically improve local youths' chances for stable jobs, education, and long-term housing.
   

4. EPB hosts Chattanooga quantum technology convention as leaders discuss future uses (newschannel9.com) — EPB brought national quantum technology leaders to downtown Chattanooga this week, highlighting how a locally housed quantum computer is already being used and what it could mean for area jobs. Business, education, and government officials discussed how quantum tools might soon support local industries like manufacturing, logistics, and health care, and why Chattanooga's workforce will need new skills to keep pace.
   

5. US asks D.C. appeals court to reject Chattanooga's bid in airport authority dispute (newschannel9.com) — Chattanooga officials are asking a Washington, D.C. appeals court to compel the FAA to keep recognizing the current Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport Authority board while Tennessee's new airport governance law is challenged. Federal lawyers now argue the court lacks jurisdiction and that the FAA isn't required to issue the written assurance the city wants, leaving airport control and local representation in limbo.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good evening neighbors I hope everyone has had a fantastic day.
    If anyone has some left over clothes from yard sales, or too small or two big man or women, I will happily come and get them and put them in a… (Nextdoor Missionary Ridge)
  • We live on Mission View Avenue and have been seeing a new kitty around our bird feeders.
    We are wondering if he/she has a home or has been dumped or is possibly feral. It seems a bit fearful, although it did enter a neighbor's home and… (Nextdoor Hilltop)
  • American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. posted a job opening for AE - Stock Associate in Chattanooga. Apply here.
  • Mars, Incorporated posted a job opening for Forklift Operator-12 Hour Night Shift 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 did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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