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🌱 Patch AM: How Bob Corker helped keep a $12 million regatta in Chattanooga.

Also check out Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Chattanooga Patch calendar

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Good morning Chattanooga! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Bob Corker helped keep a $12 million regatta in Chattanooga.
  • What health questions will Chattanooga parents get answered starting next Sunday?
  • How a Friday night blaze upended life on East Brainerd Road

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 70 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Monday: Near-record temperatures, temps: high: 87, low: 57. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Very warm, with a high of 87 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. President Of Head Of The Hooch Says Regatta Was About To Leave Chattanooga, Then Bob Corker Came To The Rescue (chattanoogan.com) — The Head of the Hooch regatta, which brings an estimated $12 million a year to Chattanooga, has decided to stay in the city after nearly moving to Columbus, Georgia. Former mayor and U.S. Sen. Bob Corker helped broker a plan to keep races running during Ross's Landing construction and delay redevelopment of key riverfront parking lots until at least 2030.
   

2. Native Chattanoogan Dr. Darria will bring expert health advice to readers in column (timesfreepress.com) — Starting Oct. 18, Chattanooga families will get a new weekly health column from native emergency physician Dr. Darria Long Gillespie, who now practices at Erlanger and teaches at UT College of Medicine–Chattanooga. She'll answer reader questions on kids' safety, women's health, and family wellness, inviting local parents to email concerns that keep them up at night.
   

3. Fire displaces residents at Chattanooga apartment complex, one burned (newschannel9.com) — A major fire at the MAA Hamilton Apartments on East Brainerd Road in Chattanooga damaged about 20 units Friday night, displacing residents and sending one person to the hospital with burns. Chattanooga firefighters and the Red Cross are assisting affected tenants while the fire department investigates the cause and extent of the damage, leaving many unsure when they can return home.
   

4. This Tennessee Hiking Trail Has A Waterfall, Suspension Bridge And Breathtaking River Views (takingthekids.com) — If you're looking to escape Chattanooga without driving far, the Edward's Point trail on Signal Mountain offers waterfalls, a swinging suspension bridge, and sweeping views of the Tennessee River Gorge and downtown. The article walks you through route options, difficulty, safety tips, and scenic highlights like Rainbow Falls, Julia Falls, and the famous Mousetrap staircase so you can plan a solid half‑day adventure.
   

5. Chattanooga Mocs stifle Samford 19-3 in the rain (newschannel9.com) — UTC's Chattanooga Mocs powered past Samford 19-3 in a rainy home game at Finley Stadium, leaning on a relentless ground attack for 200 rushing yards. The defense was just as dominant, holding the Bulldogs to 133 total yards as the Mocs head into their bye week at 4-3 overall and 3-1 in SoCon play.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Cat found!!
    Someone's very friendly cat showed up at our house and has been hanging out all evening. We live off of Moore Rd. (Nextdoor Shallowford Rd)
  • Someone asked what is it.
    that was the abstract painting I posted earlier. maybe he can imagine it this way. Imagination is important in abstract art (Nextdoor Friends of Mountain Creek)
  • Unum Group posted a job opening for AVP, Marketing Strategy in Chattanooga. Apply here.
  • Erlanger Health posted a job opening for Corporate Safety Officer 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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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