🌱 Chattanooga Alternative Mental Health Institute Sites + SCUBA Santa

Hi all. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Chattanooga Daily, filled with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun. High: 52 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and his administration report that they are still searching for alternative sites for the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute. The project will be replacing the existing facility with a $265 million facility in Hamilton County. The city has submitted various proposals for various sites including a property adjacent to Chattanooga's wellness center. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. Tennessee Aquarium's annual Holidays Under the Peaks celebration will begin on Saturday, Dec. 3. SCUBA Claus will be supporting the facility's underwater friends by spreading some holiday cheer in the facility's freshwater exhibits. He'll make an appearance at 2:00 p.m. for the celebration. Miguel Wattson, the electric eel, will serve as the celebration's designated tree lighter. (WZTV)
3. Hamilton County's new Early Childhood Action Plan will be helping local families find quality services. The three-year plan will be focused on quality health, education, and childcare services. The plan will hopefully boost student performance in Hamilton County Schools. (MyFox Chattanooga)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Toddler Time At Eastgate Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Fall Certified Teacher Recruitment Event With Hamilton County Schools (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Chattanooga area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Free Family Fun Night at Creative Discovery Museum will be held on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. (Southern Standard)
• Breakfast with Santa will be at The Read House on Dec. 10 at 9:00 a.m. Click for ticket information. (Eventbrite)

Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a senior writer 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.