🌱 Magic Of Lights Experience + Chattanooga Guns & Hoses

Good morning, hello! I'm back with your new edition of the Chattanooga Daily. Here's a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Times of clouds and sun. High: 71 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. A man is now facing criminal charges after a Chattanooga hospital nurse claims that he sexually assaulted her during a blood draw. Melvin Holmes, 72 years old, turned himself in at the Silverdale Jail after the incident that occurred on Monday. He has been charged with sexual battery. (The Chattanoogan)
2. The City of Chattanooga Department of Parks and Outdoors Summit of Softball Complex will be hosting a drive-through holiday light display. The experience will open on Friday, Nov. 18, and operate through Sunday, Jan. 1. Tickets are currently on sale for the "Magic of Lights" experience. Click to get tickets. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. Chattanooga Guns And Hoses, A Battle Of The Badges will be held on Nov. 4 at Camp Jordan Arena. This amateur boxing event will be raising money for the YMCA's Youth Community Action Program. Local law enforcement will be competing against local firefighters. Since its first fundraiser in 2009, the event has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the program. (The Chattanoogan)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Witch & Warlock Paddle On The Tennessee River (2:00 PM)
• Fall Fun Fest At The Chattanooga Public Library (2:00 PM)
• Keeper Chat - Maned Wolf At The Tennessee Aquarium (3:00 PM)
• Keeper Chat - Malayan Tiger At The Tennessee Aquarium (3:30 PM)
• August: Osage County At The Chattanooga Theatre Centre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Chattanooga area that are searching for a forever home.(Chattanooga Patch)
• There are plenty of live musical performances coming to Chattanooga this next week. Click for the complete list that includes Mike McDade and Rumours of Fleetwood Mac. (The Chattanoogan)
• Are you planning a wedding? Visit Chattanooga has created a guide to eloping in Chattanooga. Click for the full guide. (Visit Chattanooga)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you around.

— 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.