🌱 This Week's Chattanooga Events + First Volunteer Bank Rebranding

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First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 65 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Have you planned your week yet? If not, there are a lot of exciting events coming to the Chattanooga area in the coming days. Some highlights include the Chattanooga Market, Sculptures in the Sky, and the Spring Plant Sale & Festival. Click the link for the full list of music and arts events, festivals, and outings. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. Chattanooga's First Volunteer Bank will rebrand itself to unify its look and feel. The bank will rebrand to Builtwell Bank this year at its 24 different branches that span 11 counties in Tennessee and Georgia. The rebranding will reportedly occur later this year. (The Chattanoogan)
3. Chattanooga-based artist Cessna Sharp Decosimo has been indicted by a Hamilton County Criminal Court grand jury on charges of sexual battery and indecent exposure. Decosimo will be facing up to six years in prison and up to $3,000 in fines if he is found guilty. According to Decosimo's attorney, his family is cooperating with the investigation. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Chattanooga Organized For Action Meeting At Renaissance Presbyterian Church (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Tennessee Aquarium brings awareness to the blue Florida Crayfish during National Crayfish Day. Check out more wonders of the water by booking a visit. (Facebook)
• Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration exhibit is coming to the Hunter Museum of American Art this May. Click here to learn more about this interesting fantasy exhibit. (Facebook)
• Looking for a new home in the Chattanooga area? Check out the four latest property listings to hit the local market on Patch. (Patch)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— Kayla Harrison

About me: Kayla Harrison is a Writing Arts professor, as well as a freelance writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, writing poetry, and visiting local coffee shops.