🌱 School District Works To Address Homeless Issue + Nooga Splash

Chattanooga TN

22 May, 2022

4:31 PM

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Hi there, Chattanooga. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here goes... First, today's weather: Cooler with rain at times. High: 73 Low: 65. Here are the top three stories in Chattanooga today: Hamilton County Schools is working to address a dramatic rise in students experiencing homelessness. The district reports that the increase is likely due to either the tornado, the COVID-19 pandemic, or loss of employment. Currently, 2,000 district students are experiencing homelessness out of the district's 43,000 students. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)Chattanooga Presents has purchased Nooga Splash. The floating water park located on the Tennessee River will open on Memorial Day weekend and remain open daily until the end of September. The park boasts a 31-piece inflatable obstacle course that allows guests to run, jump, climb, and splash. (The Chattanoogan)Chattanooga residents' electric bills will be almost 10 percent higher this summer compared to last year. The price increase has been attributed to the boycott of Russian natural gas which has caused the global price to more than double. The average Chattanooga household will see an increase that amounts to roughly $11.93 per month. (Chattanooga Times Free Press) Today in Chattanooga: Adaptive Cycling At Hubert Fry Center (6:00 PM) Chattanooga Organized For Action At Renaissance Presbyterian Church (6:00 PM) Talkin' Tackle Fishing Tournament At Hamilton County Education Association (6:00 PM) From my notebook: The Hunter Museum of American Art has been recognized as a 2022 Blue Star Museum. The museum will be offering free admission to active military personnel and their families through Labor Day. (Facebook)The Tennessee Aquarium shares its appreciation for everyone who voted in the USA Today's 10 Best Aquariums contest. Votes will be accepted until noon; click here to vote if you haven't done so! (Facebook)The Chattanooga Fire Department worked a motor vehicle entrapment on Saturday night. The individual, who was alert and conscious the whole time, was hospitalized for his injuries. (Facebook) Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you soon. — Danielle Fallon About me: Danielle Fallon 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.