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Greetings Chattanooga! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Aetna Mountain's new trails just expanded Chattanooga's outdoor playground
  • Inside the Hunter Museum exhibits Chattanoogans can explore through 2028
  • What Cempa's new renovations could mean for Chattanooga patients by 2027

Also on today's calendar: Summer Sizzler- Chattanooga and 6 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 91 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 87, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 89 and low of 67 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Tennessee River Gorge Trust opens second phase of Aetna Mountain trail system (timesfreepress.com) — Newly opened trails on Aetna Mountain have doubled the system's size to eight miles, giving Chattanooga hikers and cyclists more beginner-friendly options just minutes from downtown. The Chattanooga-based Tennessee River Gorge Trust says the expansion strengthens the city's growing trail culture and improves public access to conserved land near the river gorge.
   

2. Exploring The Hunter Museum of American Art And Its Incredible Collection (chattanoogapulse.com) — A local writer explores Chattanooga's Hunter Museum of American Art, from its historic mansion roots with the Chattanooga Art Association to its modern riverfront expansion. Current exhibits like "Upcycled Garden" and "Empathic Universe" run well into 2028, giving Chattanoogans plenty of time to experience immersive, environmentally themed and multimedia installations on the bluff.
   

3. CEMPA- Celebrating 40 years, and Breaking New Ground! (wdef.com) — Cempa is marking 40 years in Chattanooga while breaking ground on renovated facilities designed to expand affordable, sliding-scale health care for Chattanoogans. Leaders say the upgrades, expected to be finished by 2027, will improve resources for providers and help more residents access needed medications and services regardless of income.
   

4. Chattanooga Red Wolves draw even with New York Cosmos in first-ever meeting (local3news.com) — Chattanooga Red Wolves fans saw a wild 3-3 home draw against the New York Cosmos, with Pedro Hernandez and Yanis Lelin leading an explosive attack. After twice surrendering leads, the Wolves still earned just their second draw of the season. The club now turns its focus to hosting AC Boise in Chattanooga next week.
   

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  • *Emergency* Rehoming our great pyrenees.
    He's loved dearly. He started occasionally being aggressive to our older male dog. We have a 2 year old and we just can't risk it because he's being… (Nextdoor Shallowford Rd)
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    courteous, and very helpful, Great people wonderful venue Kudos good job well done (Nextdoor Camp Jordan)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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