🌱 Automotive Toolkit Initiative + Lee Highway Shooting Investigation

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Chattanooga State has launched its Automotive Toolkit Initiative. The program is a collaboration between automotive groups and Chattanooga State. The program is meant to improve student access and retention in the automotive technician program. Program students will be receiving $81,000 worth of toolkits. (News Channel 9)
2. The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Lee Highway Saturday night. The shooting initially came into the department as a "shots fired" call. The department detained a man at the scene for outstanding warrants. Two shooting victims arrived at local hospitals later that night. The department's initial investigation indicates that the shooting was an isolated event. (WDEF)
3. After months of steadily declining gas prices, Chattanooga's average price of gas has increased by 6.2 cents. The average price of gas is currently $3.32 per gallon in Chattanooga. The increase is attributed to a rise in customer demand. Despite the local increase, the national average has posted a modest weekly decline. (Chattanoogan)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Walker Farm Pioneer Days At Chattanooga Audubon Society (9:30 AM)
• It's A Scavenger Hunt! At Hamilton Place (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Chattanooga area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Santa Claus is coming to Chattanooga! He will be at Reindeer on the Riverfront and Lighted Boat Parade at Ross's Landing on Friday, Nov. 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (Visit Chattanooga)
• The Chattanooga Public Art Commission will be meeting on Nov. 24 in the City Council Conference Room at 1:00 p.m. (City of Chattanooga)

You're officially in the loop for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.