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Good morning to you Chattanooga! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Northshore business owners say parking is squeezing their bottom line
  • How 2025’s biggest outdoor stories reshaped Chattanooga’s identity and economy
  • Can the Mocs overcome injuries and inconsistency before SoCon play?

Also on today's calendar: Dave & Buster's NYE - 2 Parties to Choose From and 5 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Mary V.!

Today's riddle: I think I’ll wear only one boot today. 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 49 and low of 34 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunshine, temps: high: 54, low: 42.
  • Friday: Cloudy, a shower in the p.m., with a high of 60 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Northshore Businesses Parking Struggles (wdef.com) — Northshore business owners in Chattanooga say rising parking costs and limited spaces are making it harder for employees to get to work and customers to visit. Owners of Stone Cup Cafe and Big Bad Breakfast describe hundreds to thousands in yearly parking expenses and call for better public transportation and more accessible, better-advertised options to reach the district.
   

2. Top 10 NewsChannel 9 Outdoor stories of 2025 (newschannel9.com) — Outdoor lovers in Chattanooga can look back on a big year, as NewsChannel 9 recaps 2025’s most-read outdoor stories and highlights how trails, parks, and lakes now drive the region’s tourism and economy. From state-record fish to safety concerns and new parks, the piece underscores how the outdoors increasingly defines Chattanooga’s identity and brand.
   

3. Five observations as UTC's men enter SoCon play (timesfreepress.com) — UTC men’s basketball heads into Southern Conference play at 6-7, with point guard Jordan Frison emerging as a bright spot despite a rash of injuries. The Mocs’ depth, consistency, and defense remain concerns, but coaches see promise in sharpshooting freshman Tate Darner and believe league play could still revive momentum in Chattanooga’s hometown program.
   

4. Domestic violence registry to launch Thursday in Tennessee (wdef.com) — Chattanooga residents will soon be able to search a first-in-the-nation Tennessee registry listing people convicted of domestic violence, a new tool launching January 1 under Savanna’s Law. Local advocates at the Dr. Carol Berz Family Justice Center say it will help identify high‑risk cases, track escalating abuse, and better protect victims while connecting them with support and information about their rights.
   

5. Rock Spring Man Whose Child Was Shot Said He Kept Gun Due To Threats (chattanoogan.com) — A Rock Spring, Georgia toddler shot on Christmas Day was rushed to T.C. Thompson hospital in Chattanooga, where the child underwent surgery and remains in critical but stable condition. The child’s father says he kept the gun close after ongoing threats, and a GoFundMe has been launched to help the family with mounting expenses while he stays at the hospital.
   

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