🌱 Decomposing Body Found In Car + Sewer Improvement Project

Hey, friends! It's Thursday in Chattanooga and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community today.I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

An afternoon t-storm; warm. High: 93 Low: 68.

Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. The Chattanooga Police Department has arrested a man on charges of criminal homicide after locating a decomposing body on Boynton Drive. The body was allegedly found in Michael Orr's vehicle in the 900 block on Jun. 20. Anyone with information that could possibly aid the investigation is directed to contact the department immediately. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a list of three upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Chattanooga area. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Chattanooga Patch)
3. The City of Chattanooga will likely spend $513 million on improving the city's sewer infrastructure. The money will be spent through 2030 during the second phase of the 20-year project. The improvements are meant to prevent wastewater from entering the Tennessee River when the sewers overflow. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Chattanooga Public Art Commission At City Council Conference Room (1:00 PM)
• Ridgedale Neighborhood Association At 1102 S Watkins St. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Chattanooga's Creative Discovery Museum will be hosting Red, White, and Blue Day on Jul. 4. Guests will be able to participate in patriotic crafts while learning about the history behind Independence Day. Click the link for a full schedule of activities. (Creative Discovery Museum)
• Are you a train enthusiast or just want to experience a train up close? Chattanooga's Tennessee Valley Train Museum offers annual passes and memberships. Click to view the full schedule of train rides. (Tennessee Valley Rail Road)
• Chattanooga Zoo's Q'n Brew event will be on Jul. 23 at 6:00 p.m. Participants will enjoy great food, delicious beer, and live music. Click for tickets! (Chattanooga Zoo)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! I'll see you around.

— 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.