🌱 Increase In Racially-Motivated Bullying + Nightfall Series

Hello again, everybody. It's Thursday in Chattanooga and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in our community today. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Very hot and humid. High: 100 Low: 78.

Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. Slim + Husky's Pizza will be having its grand opening event on Jun. 23. The nation's largest Black-owned pizza chain will be opening its 10th Chattanooga location at 401 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. The location will have a full-service bar, a live performance stage, and a late-night window for patrons to enjoy. (The Chattanoogan)
2. A new report by the Hamilton County School Board shows that racially-motivated bullying has increased. The rate of bullying based on race, color, or nationality has more than doubled in the county since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This past year, there were 16 cases of racially motivated bullying in the district. (WTVC)
3. This Friday's Nightfall concert is showcasing two local bands. Opposite Box and The Original FBI will be performing at Miller Park for the free concert series. Opposite Box performs at 7:00 p.m. The Original FBI will perform at 8:25 p.m. (Chattanooga Pulse)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Public Art Commission At Council Conference Room (2:00 PM)
• Menlo Neighborhood Association At St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church (6:00 PM)
• Cedar Hill Improvement League At 4501 13th Ave (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Visit Chattanooga highlights Greenway Farms Loops' scenic views. Enjoy some solitude in the morning by listening to the bird calls or a trail run with the scenic views along the loop. (Twitter)
• Chattanooga has a variety of diverse restaurant locations throughout the city. Click for a list of the five must-try-locations. (Twitter)
• The proposed Hamilton County Budget for the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 can be viewed on the county's website. Click to view. (Hamilton County)

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