🌱 Putting Assets To Work Initiative + Food Bank Expands Into Dalton

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First, today's weather:

Some sun with a stray t-storm. High: 89 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. The City of Chattanooga will reportedly participate in the Putting Assets to Work Incubator. The initiative is meant to revitalize and recirculate property to drive prosperity throughout the city. Chattanooga will be one of six communities from across the country participating in the inaugural incubator. (The Chattanoogan)
2. The Tennessee Aquarium will be screening Top Gun: Maverick from Jul. 1 through Jul. 4 in celebration of Independence Day. The patriotic film will be screened in IMAX. Please click for a complete schedule of aquarium IMAX screenings, show times, and tickets. (The Chattanoogan)
3. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank will be expanding into Dalton. The organization will be raising $2.35 million to conduct the expansion. Construction of the Dalton branch is expected to start this September with an opening date of May 2023. (WTVC)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Partner Program: Youth Outdoor Leadership with Bridge Chattanooga and Reach One Teach One At The Greenway Farm (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The next Nightfall concert will be on Friday, Jul. 1 at 7:00 p.m. at Miller Plaza. This week's concert will feature Blackcat Zydeco and Dwight Carrier. Click for the full Nightfall concert schedule. (Nightfall Chattanooga)
• The Riverfront Nights Summer Music Series will be on Jul. 2 at Ross's Landing. This is a free live music series under the stars. Coolers and snacks are allowed with pets welcome. (City of Chattanooga)
• Are you working on a summer project? The downtown Chattanooga Library branch has a Tool Library. Cardholders can check out up to 3 tools at a time for a one-week time period. (Chattanooga Public Library)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. 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.