🌱 Cub Scout Enrollment Increase + Photography Summer Camp

Good morning, Chattanooga! Like many of you, the Patch staff is taking some time off for the holiday, so there will not be a newsletter in your inbox on Monday morning. We'll catch up with you bright and early on Tuesday, but in the meantime, have a great Labor Day weekend!

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 85 Low: 72.

Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Chattanooga's youth are joining Cub Scouts in increased numbers. New scouts typically join in the fall during the start of the new school year. Chattanooga's youth are reportedly joining at double the rate compared to last year. The packs report that they will continue to take as many new scouts as possible but spots are filling up fast. (The Chattanoogan)
2. The Chattanooga Historical Society is expanding its programming through new funds from the Tennessee Arts Commission. The society will use the Arts Build Communities Grant to fund the creation of its Photography Summer Camp. The program is meant for students between the ages of 12 and 18. For more information on the camp, please call 423-541-9981. (The Chattanoogan)
3. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency reports that an adult and a child were accidentally shot while hunting in Chattanooga. The incident occurred on Thursday at the North Chickamauga Creek Varner unit. The agency is reportedly investigating the shooting. (WTVC)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Laurel-Snow Day Hike - Sierra Club At Laurel Snow State Natural Area (10:30 AM)
• Sloth Bear Keeper Chat At The Tennessee Aquarium (11:00 AM)
• Centre Stage Awards At The Chattanooga Theatre Centre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of adoption-ready pets in the Chattanooga area searching for a forever home. Click to find your new fur-ever friend. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Six new restaurants are opening their doors in the Chattanooga region. Click to view the list and find your new favorite restaurant. (The Chattanoogan)
• The Lookout Comedy Festival is scheduled from Oct. 19 through Oct. 22. Click to view the lineup and purchase tickets. (EventBrite)

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You're officially in the loop for today! Have a safe weekend!

— 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.