🌱 Bike Chattanooga + Big Brothers Big Sisters' City of Potential

Hi all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Chattanooga Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Cloudy and humid. High: 91 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Bike Chattanooga has kicked off its 10th year. The bikesharing program provides opportunities to residents without having to use a vehicle. The program has grown to 42 stations and 400 bikes - with 55 e-bikes in service. The program plans to add another 50 e-bikes and another charging station to celebrate its 10th anniversary. (The Chattanoogan)
2. Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Chattanooga is currently accepting nominations for its first City of Potential Awards Breakfast. The event is meant to honor individuals that impact lives through mentoring. Nominations will be accepted through Friday with the event scheduled for Sept. 14. Click to nominate. (WTVC)
3. Chattanooga SWAT arrested Sterling M. Smith, 34, after he barricaded himself in his home following an altercation with his girlfriend. Smith allegedly put his girlfriend in a chokehold and threatened her with a handgun. He has been charged with one count of aggravated domestic assault and one county of vandalism/malicious mischief. He is being held on a $10,000 bond. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Chimpanzee Keeper Chat With The Tennessee Aquarium (3:00 PM)
• Free Family Fun Night At The Creative Discovery Museum (5:30 PM)
• Belvoir Neighborhood Association At The City of Chattanooga (6:30 PM)
• Fortwood Neighborhood Association At The City of Chattanooga (6:30 PM)
• SDCL Turn the Page Book Club At Soddy-Daisy Community Library (6:30 PM)
• Cedar Hill Improvement League At The City of Chattanooga (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Christopher Cross: 40th Anniversary Tour is performing at Chattanooga's Tivoli Theatre on Wed. Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Click to get tickets today. (All Events)
• The 2nd Annual Sunflower Arts & Crafts Show will be in downtown Chattanooga on Saturday, Aug. 27. The show begins at 3:00 p.m. and runs till 9:00 p.m. Mark your calendar! (All Events)
• The City of Chattanooga is hosting a financial literacy campaign on Jul. 20. Click for the full schedule. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you soon.

— 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.