🌱 Comedian Ben Miller + Firearms Seizures Skyrocket At Local Airport

Hey, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Chattanooga Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick guide to the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy with a shower. High: 51 Low: 9.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Scientist and comedian Ben Miller is combining his two favorite things to bring his stand-up science comedy show to Barley Chattanooga. Combining stories with visuals and multimedia, Miller brings humor and curiosity to science and makes learning more entertaining than you ever imagined. Watch him perform experiments and demonstrations while keeping you laughing. The event is scheduled for Jan 7. (Chattanooga Pulse)
2. Not everyone feels like cooking on Christmas day. Whether you celebrate the holiday or just want to enjoy a good meal, Chattanooga has plenty of wonderful restaurants that will be open on Christmas day. Whether you're looking for a cozy family meal or a fancy dinner for two, you'll be sure to find a Chattanooga restaurant that meets your needs. This list is a great way to get started! (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. Chattanooga Airport has seen an enormous increase in firearms seizures over the five years. Firearms seizures at the airport have gone up by an astonishing 222 percent. Nashville International Airport came in second with a 140 percent increase. Despite these figures, Chattanooga Airport still has a comparatively low seizure rate compared to airfields across the country. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Toddler Time at Downtown Branch - Chattanooga Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Chattanooga Public Art Commission at Chattanooga City Council (1:00 PM)
• Happy Hour at Moxy Chattanooga (3:00 PM)
• Icon Party at Reagan's Retro Bar (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Spend Christmas Eve getting creative with your family! Painting With A Twist is holding a Family Day that will fill you with holiday cheer. (Painting With A Twist)
• Have you been to Bode Chattanooga this season? The hotel has transformed into a holiday-themed pop-up called Bode For The Holidays. Come sample some seasonal treats! (Visit Chattanooga)
• Experience the New Year with a luxurious dinner on a refined train! You'll dine on a four-course meal in beautifully restored train cars. (Tennessee Valley Road Museum via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you 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.