🌱 Fire At Iconic Historical Church + Gun Reform Rally Downtown

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Chattanooga Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening locally...

First, today's weather:

Humid with periods of sun. High: 97 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. An iconic historical church in Chattanooga caught fire on Friday evening. The Highland Park Baptist Church, known for once hosting Martin Luther King Jr. during one of his preachings, has been severely damaged by the fire. The smoke from the fire caused a "shelter in place" warning to be issued for residents living within five blocks of the church. (WATE 6 On Your Side)
2. Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Patch and Redfin.com have teamed up to create a helpful list of the latest Chattanooga properties that have hit the market. Click to view the full list that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Chattanooga Patch)
3. Chattanooga community members gathered on Saturday to advocate for gun reform. The event was part of the national March for Our Lives movement. Local leaders spoke at the event that occurred throughout Chattanooga's downtown area. More than 40 pastors hosted prayer vigils in connection with the event to pray for community healing following the recent mass shootings. (News Channel 9)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Planning Commission At 401 Hamilton County Courthouse (1:00 PM)
• Learn to Ride a Bicycle Class At Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St. (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Chattanooga City Council committee schedule has been posted for this week. Click to view. (Twitter)
• The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office reminds residents to lock vehicles. Don't be an easy target for theft. Lock your doors. (Twitter)
• This week's Nightfall concert will be at 7:00 p.m. The Opposite Box and Original FBI will be playing. Click for the full schedule. (City of Chattanooga)

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— Danielle Fallon

About me: Danielle Fallon 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.