🌱 Giant Steps: An Urbean Musical + Officers Injured During Arrest

Hi there, Chattanooga! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Enjoy...

First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm. High: 87 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. A Chattanooga playwright is debuting his latest two-act play at Theatre Centre beginning Jul. 22. Michael Dexter's "Giant Steps: An Urbean Musical" will be performed through Aug. 7. The performance's music ranges from gospel to calypso with hypnotizing rhythms. Click to get tickets today. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
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 of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Chattanooga Patch)
3. The Chattanooga Police Department reports that officers were injured while arresting an armed suspect on Friday evening. The department responded to the 4900 block of Jeffrey Lane after a call was made about a person with a gun causing a disturbance. One officer was severely bitten and another's finger was injured. Emergency Medical Services examined the officers. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Today in Chattanooga:

• HEB Meeting, At The City Of Chattanooga (12:30 PM)
• Chimpanzee Keeper Chat, At The Tennessee Aquarium (3:00 PM)
• Avondale Neighborhood Association, At The City Of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)
• Chattanooga Organized For Action, At The City Of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Bike Chattanooga is celebrating 10 years with free rides and a day full of festivities on Jul. 28. Click for the full schedule. (Twitter)
• The Chattanooga Police Department is remembering the Fallen Five and their sacrifice. Gone but never forgotten. (Twitter)
• This week's Nightfall concert will feature The Abrams and Barfoot Nellie & Co. The free concert will be at Miller Plaza, rain or shine. (City of Chattanooga)

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

— 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.