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Hi Chattanooga! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Chattanooga roads will shut down for Ironman this weekend?
  • How a minor I-24 crash turned suddenly life-threatening Friday night
  • What big decisions shaped Chattanooga and Hamilton County this past week?

Also on today's calendar: Dread Hollow College Night and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two favorite words for a shark to hear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 51.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. IronMan Road Blocks: What to Expect this Weekend (wdef.com) — Major road closures are in effect across Chattanooga today and tomorrow for the Ironman race, including a full shutdown of Highway 27 southbound from 153 to downtown and key streets near the riverfront. City officials say they've adjusted the bike route to reduce disruption, while tourism leaders highlight North Chattanooga and Riverview as especially fun spots for residents to cheer on athletes.
   

2. Man struck, 'thrown' by car trying to pass scene of minor crash on I-24, Chattanooga PD says (local3news.com) — A man was seriously injured after being hit and thrown by a passing car while standing outside his vehicle following a minor crash on I-24 westbound, Chattanooga police report. He's hospitalized in stable condition, and officers haven't said whether the third driver will face charges. Expect ongoing updates as investigators sort out what happened.
   

3. Week In Review: September 20 (local3news.com) — This week's Tennessee Valley recap highlights several decisions and debates that hit close to home for Chattanooga residents, including the planned relocation of Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute. It also touches on Hamilton County school display rules, local data center fights, and community stories from Hixson to Lookout Valley. You can catch the full Week In Review broadcast or stream it anytime.
   

4. VW Offers $12,500 Off Leftover 2025 ID.4s After Ending US Production (eletric-vehicles.com) — Volkswagen is clearing out remaining 2025 ID.4 electric SUVs with a hefty $12,500 incentive, months after ending ID.4 production at its Chattanooga plant and shifting the factory to the gas-powered Atlas. The move follows slumping EV sales after federal tax credits ended and a major recall, while Chattanooga workers are being reassigned within the facility. Local jobs remain, but the plant's electric future is on hold.
   

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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: "MAN OVERBOARD!" (Thank you M J. for sending it in!)
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