🌱 ODDtober At Tennessee Aquarium + Home Invasion Arrest

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Chattanooga Daily — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 76 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. The Tennessee Aquarium is hosting "ODDtober" this month. The month-long celebration will be highlighting strange creatures from around the world. Guests will learn about stranger creatures during their visit to the aquarium this month. There will also be fun fall touches in the aquarium exhibits. Click to learn more. (News Channel 9)
2. The Chattanooga Police Department reports that an arrest has been made in an East Lake home invasion. According to the department, Juan Montejo Francisco, 27 years old, admitted to committing the home invasion and attempted rape that occurred on E. 36th Street last week. He claims that the stolen money was used to pay his rent and electric bill. (The Chattanoogan)
3. Chattanooga gas prices appear to have stabilized. Residents have been enjoying a consistent drop in prices for the past few months. The average price of fuel in Chattanooga is now $3.05 per gallon. The national average is higher at $3.78 per gallon, with West Coast states experiencing a dramatic increase in fuel prices due to Hurricane Ian. (Chattanooga Pulse)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Touch A Fire Truck At East Ridge City Library (10:30 AM)
• Planning And Zoning Committee At Chattanooga City Council Building (3:30 PM)
• Chattanooga City Council Meeting At Chattanooga City Council Building (6:00 PM)
• Ain’t Too Proud At Soldiers And Sailors Memorial Auditorium (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hamilton County has released its report on new business licenses. Click to view the complete list. (Chattanoogan)
• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click for a list of Chattanooga area employers that are currently hiring for a variety of open positions. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Hunter Museum's next Throwback Thursday event is scheduled for Thursday between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Admission to the permanent collection will be free during that period. (Hunter Museum)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! 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.