🌱 Fall Garden Festival Coming Up + Chattanooga Stair Climb Memorial

Hello again, friends! It's Tuesday in Chattanooga and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 82 Low: 59.

Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Chattanooga State Community College will be hosting its free 7th annual Latin Festival on Saturday, Oct. 1. The festival will be held at the college's main campus on Amnicola Hwy between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. The festival is meant to celebrate the area's American Latino community and Hispanic Heritage Month. (The Chattanoogan)
2. Master Gardeners Of Hamilton County will be hosting its Fall Garden Festival on Sep. 24. The festival will be held at the arboretum and the service center parking lot. Master Gardeners will be sharing gardening knowledge with the Chattanooga community during the festival through exhibits and demonstrations. There will also be garden-inspired activities for children. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. Almost 400 individuals participated in this year's Chattanooga Stair Climb Memorial event. Participants climbed stairs at AT&T Field. The event is meant to honor and recognize the sacrifices made by first responders during the attacks on the World Trade Center 21 years ago. (WDEF News 12)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Sports Authority Board Meeting At Chattanooga Council Building (11:00 AM)
• Adult Archery: Aim Your Game! At Outdoor Chattanooga (11:00 AM)
• Civil Dialogues Affinity Group Via Zoom (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of the best Chattanooga area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Chattanooga gas prices continue to decline. During the last week, the average price of gas in Chattanooga dropped 17.8 cents to $3.04 per gallon. (Chattanooga Pulse)
• Are you considering proposing to your significant other? It is important to understand the process of obtaining a marriage license in Tennessee. Click to review the steps with the Hamilton County clerk. (Hamilton County)

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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.