🌱 Gov. Lee Will Not Regulate Weapons + State Registration Fees Waived

Hello, everybody. It's me, Danielle Fallon, your host of the Chattanooga Daily — here to explain everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. I'll get right to it.

First, today's weather:

A heavy t-storm in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. Despite a plea by Chattanooga's mayor, Governor Bill Lee will reportedly not seek weapon regulations. Mayor Tim Kelly called for weapon regulations after the deadly mass shooting that occurred in Chattanooga on Sunday. Mayor Kelly is calling for mandatory background checks and a prohibition on high-capacity magazines. (Tennessee Lookout)
2. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Chattanooga area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Chattanooga Patch)
3. Chattanooga residents with Class A and Class B motor vehicles will have state registration fees waived from Jul. 1 through Jun. 30, 2023. The waived fees are $16.75 for a Class A and $23.75 for a Class B vehicle. Additional fees may still apply. For more information, click here. (The Chattanoogan)

Today in Chattanooga:

• OutVentures With YCAP At Greenway Farm (9:30 AM)
• ALL: Planning And Zoning Committee At City Of Chattanooga Assembly Room (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Teens met with Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger on Monday at the TN Strong Youth Tobacco Conference. The conference is meant to discourage tobacco use. (Twitter)
• Do you know the best camping spots in the Chattanooga Area? Click to find your next camping trip destination today. (Twitter)
• Tickets for Chattanooga's Moon River Music Festival are currently on sale. Click to purchase tickets and view the full lineup. (Moon River Music Festival)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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.