🌱 Rotary Club Update + Chattanooga Gas Prices Continue To Fall

Hello, hello! It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening around town.

First, today's weather:

Humid with clouds and sun. High: 94 Low: 74.

Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today:

1. The Chattanooga Rotary Club has begun its new year with 36 new members while supporting local non-profits. The organization is the area's oldest and largest civic club. The Chattanooga Rotary Club, founded in 1914 by a group of 24 businessmen, now boasts 350 members. (The Chattanoogan)
2. Gas prices continue to fall in the Chattanooga area. The national average for a gallon of gas is currently $4.66. The average price per gallon in Chattanooga is currently at $4.11. This time last year, gasoline was averaging $2.80 a gallon in Chattanooga. It is not currently clear if the downward trend in gas prices will continue. (Chattanooga Pulse)
3. Are you in the market for a new job or simply thinking about switching careers? Patch, with the assistance of ZipRecruiter, has compiled a list of the best Chattanooga area employers hiring for open positions. Click the link for the full list that includes part-time, full-time, and seasonal positions. (Chattanooga Patch)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Chimpanzee Keeper Chat With The Tennessee Aquarium (3:00 PM)
• Council Meeting At The City of Chattanooga (6:00 PM)
• Lake Hills Neighborhood Association At The City of Chattanooga (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Tennessee Aquarium is hosting the Washed Ashore exhibit until Oct. 30. The exhibit is meant to raise awareness of the profound levels of plastic trash that is produced each year - 300 million pounds. (Tennessee Aquarium)
• The next Nightfall concert will be on Friday, Jul. 15 at 7:00 p.m. in Miller Park. Boulevards and Amber Fults will be performing. Click for the full lineup schedule. (City of Chattanooga)
• Hamilton County is offering COVID Rent Relief. Click to learn more about the program and to apply. (Hamilton County)

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— 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.