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Greetings Chattanooga! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What driverless downtown shuttles will mean for getting around Chattanooga.
  • How to spend a whole Chattanooga Saturday with red wolves nearby
  • See three Chattanooga-area homes you can buy for about $400K.

Also on today's calendar: Greensky Bluegrass and 9 more events.

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

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Turning cloudy and warm, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
  • Friday: A thunderstorm, with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Driverless Buses To Replace Aging Fleet Of Electric Shuttles In Chattanooga (tennesseeconservativenews.com) — Downtown Chattanooga's familiar electric shuttles are set to be replaced over the next few years by free, driverless buses funded by a $25 million federal grant. CARTA, EPB, and UTC will build smart traffic infrastructure and a training program so local residents can learn to operate and manage the new autonomous transit technology.
   

2. Endangered Red Wolves Raise Pups At This Chattanooga, Tennessee Nature Center, And Families Watch From The Trail (takingthekids.com) — Just ten minutes from downtown, Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center lets Chattanooga families watch endangered red wolves, explore a beloved treehouse, and wander more than ten miles of trails on a donation-based admission. The nonprofit preserve also offers guided wildlife tours, canoeing, kids' camps, a native plant nursery, and accessible boardwalks, making it an affordable, flexible day out for all ages.
   

3. Residential real estate: What $400K buys in the Chattanooga area (timesfreepress.com) — If you're house-hunting around Chattanooga with a budget near $400,000, this feature walks you through three very different options, from a Red Bank bungalow to a downtown riverfront condo and a Brainerd stone cottage. You'll get square footage, neighborhood perks, commute times to downtown and the airport, and contact info if you're ready to tour.
   

4. City's Largest Universally Inclusive Playground Grand Opening Is Sept. 12 (chattanoogan.com) — Chattanooga families are invited to Saturday's 10 a.m. grand opening of the new Harvesting Inclusive Playground at Jack Benson Heritage Park on Jenkins Road in East Brainerd. The $2 million, farm-themed play space spans nearly 15,000 square feet, exceeds ADA standards, and is designed so children and parents of all abilities can play together. City officials, community partners, and the Kiwanis Club of Chattanooga will attend.
   

5. Average Chattanooga gas prices rise 17 cents (wdef.com) — Drivers in Chattanooga are paying sharply more at the pump, with average gas prices up nearly 18 cents in a week to $3.76 per gallon and local stations ranging from $3.49 to $4.39. The report also notes national records for Labor Day gas and diesel prices, driven partly by global refining disruptions.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I took my 96 year old Mom up to Signal Point to look out over the valley & TN River.
    I live down below. On the way back up she had a weak spell and just sat down on the sidewalk. There was a gentleman who helped me with her near the… (Nextdoor Suck Creek/River Canyon Rd)
  • I can not thank everyone enough for the support you all have shown me!!
    When I made the post, I actually NEVER thought I'd get the response I did. I actually didn't think anyone would respond because I have offered to… (Nextdoor City District 4a)
  • Luxottica Group posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Chattanooga. Apply here.
  • DeFoor Hospitality Group posted a job opening for Night Auditor - Marriott in Chattanooga. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chattanooga here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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