🌱 Chattanooga Art Fest + Central High School Lockdown

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Chattanooga Daily, fresh off the presses. Follow along to find out everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 70 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. A Hamilton County man wanted for violent crimes fled from the East Ridge Police Department after a crash. Officers tried to stop a vehicle driven by Marc Smith on Tuesday afternoon on Westside Drive. Smith has a history of reckless endangerment, light law violation, and evading arrest. Anyone with information about Smith's whereabouts is asked to contact 911. (MyFox Chattanooga)
2. The Chattanooga Art Fest is coming to Coolidge Park next month. The festival will feature whimsical exhibits on Nov. 12 and Nov. 13 to showcase local artists. There will also be a creative Kidz Zone and vendors selling homemade products. The festival will operate between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. Chattanooga's Central High School was placed in lockdown on Wednesday morning in response to a fight that occurred on an incoming bus. There were reports of a possible gun on the bus but the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office was not able to locate one. The three students involved in the incident are being charged with disorderly conduct by the department. (MyFox Chattanooga)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Drive-Thru Trick Or Treat At East Ridge City Library (3:30 PM)
• Happy Halloween Concert At Chattanooga State Humanities Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Consider this list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Chattanooga area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Chattanooga Patch)
• The Signal Mountain Food Drive will be held on Nov. 12 at both Singla Mountain Fire Stations. The drive will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Click for a list of suggested items. (The Chattanoogan)
• Hamilton County has released its latest arrest report. Click to view the full list. (The Chattanoogan)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! 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.