🌱 Hotel Shut Down For Safety Violations + Chattanooga Hip-Hop Week

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Here are the top four stories in Chattanooga today:

1. On Oct. 9, the second annual Chattanooga Hip-Hop Week kicks off. The annual event features live concerts, educational experiences about hip-hop and the culture around it, and exhibits by local artists. The signature moment in the week will be the Chattanooga Summit, where some of the most illustrious people in the industry will talk about the future of hip-hop. You can register for the free summit, but there is limited seating. (Chattanooga Pulse)
2. Sep. 21 saw the DAR Chattanooga Regents Council honoring Constitution Day. Constitution Day is a federally recognized day acknowledging the formal adoption of the United States Constitution. The date the Constitution was actually signed back in 1787 is actually Sep. 17 — but the council wanted the time to create a special event (and invite some notable guests). The event was hosted by The Chattanooga Regents Council Daughters of the American Revolution in downtown Chattanooga in the courthouse. (Chattanoogan.com)
3. An East Brainerd hotel has been shut down by the Chattanooga Code Enforcement. Microtel Inn and Suites by Wyndham on McCutcheon Road is now peppered with signs outside warning away any potential trespassers. According to officials, the hotel has been determined unsafe for inhabitants. An investigation into the matter and other potential safety violations are ongoing. (Chattanoogan.com)
4. A drag show in Chattanooga was interrupted by a woman yelling slurs at the performers and employees on Thursday. The Ooltewah woman accused them of being "wicked, evil perverts" at Scottie's on the River, while her husband filmed the incident. He later shared the video and admitted he and his wife had planned the whole verbal assault to create a spectacle. While the police were called and the woman ultimately escorted from the premises, no arrests were made. (WTVC)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Tennessee River Rescue: City Of Chattanooga at Greenway Farm Quarry (9:00 AM)
• Zen At The Zoo at The Tennessee Aquarium (9:30 AM)
• Alton Park Community Market: City Of Chattanooga at The Bethlehem Center (12:00 PM)
• Sulcata Tortoise Feeding at Tennessee Aquarium (1:30 PM)
• The Sound Of Music at Chattanooga Theatre Centre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Get ready to experience art in a new whole new light! Adventure Van Expo Chattanoogais is being held on Saturday. (Vanlife Outfitters)
• Music lovers are in for a treat this weekend. The 2022 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival will be making beautiful music. (Southern Standard)
• In the mood for a shopping spree? Rhea Lana's of Chattanooga Fall & Winter Shopping Event starts this weekend and runs all through next week! (All Events)
• Antique aficionados are in for a great time at the East Ridge Antique Fall Festival. The popular event will feature countless treasures to explore, plus tons of food trucks for when you need a break. (All Events)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday! See you all Monday for another 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.