🌱 Chattanooga Touch-A-Truck + Hamilton County Schools' New Policy

Good morning, Chattanooga! I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 72 Low: 47.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. The Junior League Of Chattanooga will be hosting the annual Touch-A-Truck event on Saturday, Nov. 12. The event will be in Warner Park on McCallie Ave from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. There will be a quiet hour between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Over 20 trucks have committed to attending the event. (The Chattanoogan)
2. Chattanooga has the cheapest gasoline in the state. Fuel prices continue to decline and Chattanooga's average price is currently $3.16 per gallon. The average price in Tennessee is currently $3.25 per gallon. Chattanooga's prices are now only 4 cents higher than they were at the same time in 2021. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. Hamilton County Schools will be adding new safety policies. Teachers are now required to lock classroom doors during lessons. The change was reportedly made based on the Governor's executive order regarding school safety, according to the district's Dr. Robert Sharpe. (Local 3 News)

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Today in Chattanooga:

• Preschool Storytime Downtown At The Chattanooga Public Library (10:00 AM)
• November Science On Tap At Tennessee Aquarium (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Chattanooga area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Chattanooga Patch)
• The Chattanooga Sports Authority Board will be meeting at Chattanooga City Hall on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. (City of Chattanooga)
• Hamilton County is actively recruiting for various open positions. Click to view the complete list. (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.