🌱 TN Black Caucus Forum + Chattanooga Homeless Camp Bulldozed

Hello, hello. It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Chattanooga Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Let's do it.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm in the afternoon. High: 89 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. The Tennessee Black Caucus of State Legislators is hosting a town hall-style forum in Chattanooga. The event will be on Friday from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center on East M.L. King Blvd. with a reception preceding the forum. The focus of the forum is to hear from citizens about the issues facing the state. (Facebook)
2. The City of Chattanooga has announced plans to bulldoze the site of a homeless camp on 11th Street. The bulldozing will reportedly occur today. The city has stated safety concerns as the necessity of bulldozing the site. There are reportedly railroad tracks near the homeless camp. (Subscription: Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a Tuesday night shooting that occurred in the 1200 block of Grove Street. The department reports that a 20-year-old woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries during the incident and is recovering at a local hospital. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the department through the Atlas One App. (WTVC)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Chattanooga First Thursday Luncheon At Chattanooga Convention Center (12:00 PM)
• Scenic City Hardcore Presents: Taking Meds And Guests At The Spot (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga Public Library has created a selection of Summer Reading Picks. Each list is curated based on age. Click to find your next summer read. (Chattanooga Public Library)
• The Chattanooga Public Library offers curbside pickup. Participants can get books, audiobooks, and DVDs delivered straight to their vehicle through the Curbside Concierge Service. Click to learn more about the program. (Chattanooga Public Library)
• The Alton Park Community Market is on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mark your calendar! (City of Chattanooga)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update.

— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon is a senior writer with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master's Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.