🌱 Chattanooga Tops Winter Destinations + 2023 Housing Market Forecast

Hello, neighbors! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Chattanooga Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds giving way to sun. High: 55 Low: 34.

🏠 The competition is fierce in Chattanooga to be the top local real estate agent. With our exclusive newsletter sponsorships, you can stand out from your competitors and attract local clients. Click here to learn more.

Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. A Hamilton County grand jury has indicted a Chattanooga man for the 2016 house fire that killed his mother. Joshua Wells, 32, has been charged with murdering his mother when he set her home on fire while she slept. Wells is currently being held at Hamilton County Jail for other pending crimes that took place after the alleged arson. According to officials, the six-year-old case will finally go to trial. (WTVC)
2. Chattanooga earned top marks from TripAdvisor as the best winter destination for domestic travel. The City trumped seasonal travel go-to locales such as Miami and Orlando. Some of the top destinations in Chattanooga include the Read House, the Tennessee Aquarium, and the Edwin Hotel. Add in Chattanooga's vibrant restaurant scene and nightlife, and it's easy to see why the city stands out for winter travel. (WDEF News 12)
3. The Chattanooga housing market is projected to be one of the top in the country in 2023. A new report from Realtor.com names Chattanooga as the ninth hottest housing market in the nation. Experts believe that the city's median home price will increase by 8.2 percent in the coming year. Home sales are expected to climb as well, growing by about 2.9 percent in 2023. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

From our sponsor:

Today’s Chattanooga Patch newsletter is brought to you in part by T-Mobile. T-Mobile has invested billions to light up their best network ever, covering 99% of people in America with LTE, which helps to keep communities like ours informed and connected. We thank T-Mobile for their support and for making today’s Chattanooga newsletter possible.

Today in Chattanooga:

• Baby Bounce at South Chattanooga Public Library Branch (10:00 AM)
• Coffee & Tea Happy Hour at Mean Mug Coffeehouse (3:00 PM)
• Thursday Happy Hour at Exile Off Main Street (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Right now, when you sign up for a membership at the Tennessee Aquarium, you'll receive a free coloring book! It's a great way to get kids excited about our amazing underwater world. (WTVC)
• Craving a seriously tasty meal? Burger Republic in downtown Chattanooga is getting top marks for its killer burgers, satisfying sandwiches, and delicious salads! (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
• Ready for some holiday music? Check out the Chattanooga area's weekend calendar to see symphony performances, Christmas concerts, and more! (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Featured businesses:

• TN Nursery — (Visit website)
• Wholesale Nursery Company — (Visit Website)
• Add your business here

Events:

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (December 19)
• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (December 20)
• Add your event

For sale:

• Golf Cart - 6 Seat (Details)
• Add your item

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you all tomorrow morning for 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.