🌱 St. Elmo's Commercial Project Starts Anew + CPD To Hold Town Hall

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. A mixed-use development in St. Elmo's commercial district is back in development after the pandemic paused the project. The new plans for the development have expanded the original proposal that was presented in 2019 and may cost around $75 million to build. The project plans to include shops, residential properties, offices, and a boutique hotel and parking in the middle of St. Elmo. (Subscription: Chattanooga Times Free Press)
2. The Chattanooga Police Department will be holding a town mall meeting on Monday, Feb. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Greater Community Church of Chattanooga. The town hall is meant to offer the opportunity for the public to talk about the recent death of Tyre Nichols at the hands of five former Memphis police officers. Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy and some city officials will also talk about the police department's efforts toward accountability and an improved culture within the department. (WDEF News 12)
3. A CBD retailer is opening a location in Chattanooga this week! North Carolina-based Apotheca CBD and Hemp Markets is set to open its Chattanooga location on Thursday. The owner says the store focuses on bringing sustainable, quality CBD products with a comfortable shopping experience. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Today in Chattanooga:

• 11th Annual Mardi Gras Gala At The Chattanooga Hotel Ballroom (7:00 PM)
• An Evening With John Berry At Songbirds Guitar & Pop Culture Museum (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you're a fan of live music events, there's a lot to look forward to this week. Check out this list of Chattanooga Live Music events scheduled this week. (The Chattanoogan)
• Forbes magazine listed Chattanooga as one of the best places to visit in the world in 2023. Our Scenic City was one of only 11 destinations in the U.S. to be included on the list of 50 places to visit. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
• Visit the Hunter Museum of American Art for free! All you need is a Chattanooga Public Library card to check out a free museum pass. Passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis at all library locations. (Hunter Museum of American Art via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

About me: Danielle Fallon-O’Leary is a content manager 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.