🌱 'Avatar' At The Aquarium + Chattanooga Gas Prices Continue To Drop

Hello again, neighbors. Danielle Fallon-O'Leary here with your Tuesday edition of the Chattanooga Daily, filled with all the community information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with plenty of sun. High: 74 Low: 51.

Here are the top four stories in Chattanooga today:

1. The IMAX screen at the Tennessee Aquarium is getting an overhaul. The six-story theater has been renovated and updated just in time for a run of the popular Oscar-winning film "Avatar". Besides showing major movies, the Tennessee Aquarium's IMAX theater lets people experience beautiful nature documentaries that show the majesty and mystery of the ocean. To learn more and see the schedule, visit the link. (WATE 6 On Your Side)
2. In the last week, Chattanooga drivers have seen gas prices drop over nine cents. The average cost for the area is now $3.05, down 30.4 cents per gallon since the beginning of the month. Current gas prices still remain 23.4 cents higher than they did at this time last year. The price for diesel fuel, meanwhile, has declined by 5.1 percent nationally in the last week. It currently stands at $4.88 a gallon. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. Businesses in and around the Chattanooga area are hiring, and it's never been a better time to find the perfect job. Whether you're looking for part-time or full-time work, take a look at the various opportunities to see if one matches what you're looking for. Some of the available positions include Customer Service Representatives, Insurance Agents, Cable Technicians, and more. To learn more, visit the link. (Chattanooga Patch)
4. The opening of the new I-24 ramp to Broad Street has been delayed due to supply chain issues and a lack of material resources. Originally scheduled for an opening sometime in August, officials are now tentatively saying that the ramp will be open in October. The $32 million interchange update is still on schedule to be finished by October 2023. Officials were quick to emphasize that the delay in no way impacts the cost of construction. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Agenda Session at City of Chattanooga Assembly Room (3:30 PM)
• Quarterly Connect With ChaTech at Chattanooga Women's Leadership Institute Legacy Center (5:00 PM)
• Council Meeting For The City of Chattanooga at City of Chattanooga Assembly Room (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Music fans, good news! The "Concerts at Coosa" series at Coosa Mill continues with performers Mon RovÎa on Oct. 15 and Jenna DeVries on Oct. 29 in two nights of music you won't want to miss out on. (Chattanooga Pulse)
• If you enjoy good food and philosophical conversations, head on over to Crabtree Farms tonight. It'll be hosting a four-course meal (wine and refreshments included) while visitors discuss the nature of life and what comes after. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Have you always thought that Hawkeye was the coolest superhero? Adults can learn the basics of archery and see if they have what it takes to be a sharpshooter. (Burbio)
• Go cheer on Brainerd High Volleyball tonight! The team has an away game facing off against East Ridge. (5:00 PM)

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That's it 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.