A fitting one this week. From getting kids outdoors and supporting veterans to training the people who respond when things go wrong, Chattanooga continues to show what can happen when people come together.

For 25 years, the Barry Stamey Prentice Cooper Youth Hunt has been introducing kids ages 6–16 to the outdoors while creating memories with their families. Volunteers provide food, shirts and prizes, and longtime organizer Vince Sweeton continues putting thousands of his own dollars into making the weekend special. He was recently surprised with a $500 Pay It Forward award to help continue the tradition.

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A local Fishing With a Veteran tournament is bringing two great things together: time on the water and giving back to those who served. Organizers are looking for boaters, veterans and sponsors to help make the event a success.

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One of Chattanooga’s most recognizable landmarks is welcoming pedestrians again following its major renovation. The Walnut Street Bridge, connecting downtown and the North Shore, reopened this weekend — great news for walkers, runners, visitors and anyone who has missed one of the Scenic City’s best views.

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60 firefighters from 10 agencies came together on the Ocoee River for the first Southeastern Swiftwater Rescue Conference. Crews practiced everything from raft navigation and rope rescues to recovering pinned rafts and responding to submerged vehicles — training that could make a real difference during the next water emergency.

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A proposed expansion of license plate-reading cameras is getting additional scrutiny from City Council. Councilman Cody Harvey says he wants the city to hear residents’ concerns before moving forward, while city leaders say no additional cameras will be deployed without further council discussion.

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$275,000 | 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 979 Sq. Ft.

This week we’re heading to 37415 for a home at a price point that’s becoming harder to find around Chattanooga. At $275K, 3711 Lamar Ave offers a great opportunity for a first-time buyer, someone looking to simplify, or anyone wanting to be close to Red Bank and downtown Chattanooga.

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Whether you're actively looking or just keeping an eye on what your Chattanooga home might be worth, I’ve got you covered.

🏠 Thinking about buying? New homes are hitting the market every week, and I’m happy to help you sort through the good ones.

💰 Thinking about selling? Sometimes the first step is simply knowing the number. I’m always happy to give you an honest idea of what your home could sell for — no pressure and no strings attached.

— Dan Hicks | Redfin Chattanooga

That’s all for this week’s Scoop!

A little good news, a little Chattanooga, and a look at what’s happening in our local real estate market.

As always, thanks for reading and supporting Chattanooga’s Scoop. I’ll be back next week with more of the good stuff happening around our city.

Have a great week, Chattanooga! 👋