🌱 Transition To Civil Service System? + Fun On The Farm Event

Hello all. It's me, Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, your host of the Chattanooga Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Chattanooga:

1. A Chattanooga woman claims that Tennessee's victory over Alabama caused her to go into labor. Jordan Johnson was watching the game at her Chattanooga home when she began to feel contractions. She said she did not feel the contractions until going to bed due to the adrenaline from the game. Heidi Chase was born a few hours after midnight as another Vols fan. (WWNYTV.com)
2. Hamilton County commissioners are considering a transition to a civil service system. The resolution is meant to address workplace culture concerns in the general government. Hamilton County Mayor Wamp claims that the transition is "insane" and inappropriate. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
3. Guthrie Farms is hosting Fun On The Farm from Friday, Oct. 28 through Sunday, Oct. 30. The event will feature a corn maze, hay rides, a pumpkin patch, an animal petting barn, games, and more. The event will be from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sunday's hours will be 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)

Today in Chattanooga:

• Live Music At Whiskey Thief (6:00 PM)
• Weekly Open Rehearsal - Come Sing With Us! At Spring Creek Rd Baptist Church (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Hamilton County has released its latest arrest report. Click to view the full arrest report. (The Chattanoogan)
• Looking for a new home nearby? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Chattanooga area to hit the market. (Chattanooga Patch)
• Big Band Day will be at the First Horizon Pavilion on Sunday, Nov. 6 at 10:00 a.m. Click to learn more. (Chattanooga Market)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.