🌱 Gas Prices Continue To Rise + New Freeway Access For Hamilton Mall

Welcome back, Chattanooga! I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Sun followed by some clouds. High: 53 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Gas prices continue to rise in Chattanooga. The average price for a gallon of gas is now $3.31, up 26 cents per gallon since this time last week and up 53 cents over the last month. The rise in gas prices comes from several factors, including demand in China and the end of the release of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. (WDEF News 12)
2. The City of Chattanooga and the Tennessee Department of Transportation are set to begin construction on new freeway access ramps for Hamilton Place Mall. Construction on the new entrance and exit ramps will begin in summer. "The project expands the interchange to a full access facility by providing for an I-75 South exit to Hamilton Place Boulevard, and I-75 North access from Hamilton Place Boulevard," according to officials. (The Chattanoogan)
3. ArtsBuild is searching for three local artists for a year-long paid artist residency. Eligible artists must live or work along the Rossville Blvd. Corridor. Selected artists will work to create temporary art centered on climate change issues. Applications are open through Friday, Mar. 24. (The Chattanoogan)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Resume Writing In-Person Class At The Chattery (6:00 p.m.)
• Retirement Master Class At The Oaks (6:30 PM)
• Poetry And Spoken Word At WanderLinger Brewing Co (7:00 PM)
• Family Night Karaoke Tuesday At Level Up Arcade And Billiards (7:00 p.m.)
• Open Mic Comedy At Pax Breu Ruim (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the hunt for a new job? This list is for you! Check out this roundup of open positions in the Chattanooga area and find job openings in customer service, warehousing, business services, and more. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Tennessee American Water announced that it is offering 25 customer service job openings to residents in and around the Chattanooga area. These entry-level positions are fully remote. (The Chattanoogan)
• A showcase of young performers from the local community is coming up! The annual Sunday Showcase: Celebrating Chattanooga's Yount Talent in the Performing Arts will take place this upcoming Sunday, Jan. 29 at 3:00 p.m. (Chattanooga Pulse)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.