🌱 3 Schools Cleared After Bomb Threat + Burger Week Returns In April

Hello there, Chattanooga. I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, mild; a p.m. shower. High: 63 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Chattanooga Police gave the all-clear regarding a school bomb threat on Tuesday. The Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy, Chattanooga Preparatory School, and the nearby Montessori Elementary Park were evacuated after a phone call warned of a bomb threat. Around 1,000 students were evacuated during the investigation. Police allowed students to return to school after they determined there was no bomb on the premises. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. Bring your appetite: Chattanooga Burger Week is back! For the third year, local Chattanooga restaurants will be pulling out all the stops in honor of this American classic. The delicious fun begins on Apr. 10. The citywide event also offers prizes, deep burger discounts, and fun events. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. USA Today has nominated Tennessee River Park as one of the best riverfront areas in the country. The beloved local spot is among the ten locales nominated for the title. The 150-acre park in Chattanooga allows visitors to hike, fish, picnic, jog, or simply embrace the natural beauty of Tennessee. Find out how you can vote for the Tennessee River Park! (Chattanooga Pulse)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Happy Hour at Moxy Chattanooga (3:00 PM)
• TECA ConnectED Chattanooga at The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga (4:00 PM)
• Art Therapy At Downtown at The Chattanooga Public Library (4:30 PM)
• Dried Winter Wreaths Workshop at Joli Jardin Flower Shop (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Get ready to see Africa's natural wonders up close and larger than life with "Serengeti 3D!" You can watch it on the biggest screen in Chattanooga. (Maryville Daily Times)
• On Sunday, you can see the season-opener concert of the Chattanooga Bach Choir And Orchestra! That's music to our ears. (The Chattanoogan)
• Are you ready to be a Pink Bride? This popular event will be held on Jan. 22 starting at 2:00 p.m. at The Chattanooga Convention Center! (Local Bridal Expos)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you tomorrow for your next update.

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager with content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and assists Patch.com with community newsletter curation. Danielle also holds a Master’s Degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders and works part-time as a pediatric speech therapist.