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Coffee in hand, Chattanooga? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a city-fire partnership sped up Chattanooga's Cherry Street sinkhole fix
  • What UTC's new semester and 140th birthday mean for Chattanooga this fall
  • So what's really going in where those fake In-N-Out signs were?

Also on today's calendar: Kawaii Rave - 18+ and 6 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, JERRY D.!

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Couple of showers, t-storms, temps: high: 85, low: 70.
  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. City officials answer questions about partnership to fix sinkhole in Downtown Chattanooga (newschannel9.com) — Repairs on the Cherry Street sinkhole in downtown Chattanooga are largely finished, with city crews now focused on restoring pavers and other aesthetics. Public Works credits a partnership with the Chattanooga Fire Department for saving time and money, but warns pedestrians to stay out of the still-barricaded area while final work wraps up.
   

2. UTC Students Return For Fall Semester (wdef.com) — Students are back on campus at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, settling into classes, new routines, and a campus dotted with construction projects. This fall also kicks off UTC's 140th anniversary celebrations, including Founder's Week, a major community service challenge, and dozens of community-focused events throughout Chattanooga.
   

3. No, Chattanooga isn't getting In-N-Out on Signal Mountain Road. Signs were hoax (timesfreepress.com) — If you spotted In-N-Out signs on Signal Mountain Road, developers say they were a prank and the burger chain still has no plans for Chattanooga. Instead, Harry's Wine & Spirits will relocate to the site, with another tenant expected in a new mixed-use development.
   

4. Ex-cop beat, strangled former girlfriend to death after he chased her down as she screamed 'help,' then wiped blood from her face and claimed it was a drug overdose (knewz.com) — A former Tennessee police officer has been sentenced to life in prison for killing Chattanooga resident Kara Akins at her Carr Street home in 2023, after a jury found him guilty of murder and related charges. Prosecutors relied on Ring camera footage and an autopsy showing strangulation and blunt force trauma, while Akins' family says they're relieved he can no longer harm anyone.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Found this female husky puppy in my driveway today, very playful (but does not know how to play catch).
    She does not have a collar. We live on Highview Drive. If you are looking for her she was last seen in this area. (Nextdoor Forest Highlands)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Chattanooga, TN, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 1 hours. Message from Finder: "This guy found me… (Nextdoor Hilltop)
  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Bartender in Chattanooga. Apply here.
  • American Cruise Lines, Inc. posted a job opening for Pastry Chef 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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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