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• ✈️ Airport emergency crews run full-scale disaster drill
Local first responders trained together to stay sharp and prepared for real-world emergencies.
🔗 https://newschannel9.com/news/instagram/gallery-emergency-crews-tackle-mock-plane-crash-during-chattanooga-airport-drill-airport-disaster-exercise-photos-chattanooga-emergency-drill-tarmac-images-first-responders-training-gallery-faa-required-airport-exercise-tn

• 🌲 Outdoor recreation generates $58 BILLION in 2025
Huge impact across Tennessee — great sign for our local economy and lifestyle.
🔗 https://newschannel9.com/sports/outdoors/outdoor-recreation-tied-to-twra-generated-58b-in-income-in-2025-ut-research-finds

• 🚒 New fire trucks deployed for Highway 58 volunteers
Improved equipment helping keep up with Chattanooga’s growth.
🔗 https://newschannel9.com/news/local/new-fire-trucks-roll-out-for-highway-58-volunteers-serving-growing-chattanooga-communities-highway-58-fire-trucks-funding-hamilton-county-fire-grants-tn-volunteer-firefighters-equipment-update-chattanooga-fire-department-growth

• 🏙️ Red Bank selected for downtown revitalization
Plans underway to strengthen the area and bring new life to the district.
🔗 https://newschannel9.com/news/local/red-bank-picked-for-statewide-program-to-revitalize-its-downtown-tennessee-downtowns-program-red-bank-main-street-training-tn-cities-red-bank-economic-development-plan-downtown-revitalization-grant-tn

• 🐕 Chattanooga K9 teams win regional awards
Local police K9 units continue to impress, bringing home top honors.
🔗 https://newschannel9.com/news/local/top-dogs-chattanooga-k9-teams-earn-certification-rack-up-awards-at-regional-trials-chattanooga-police-k9-awards-uspca-k9-sully-top-dog-narcotics-police-dog-certification-tn-ga-al-k9-diesel-medal-of-valor

• ♻️ Recycling Roundup expands across Chattanooga
Making recycling more accessible and convenient for residents.
🔗 https://newschannel9.com/news/local/recycling-roundup-brings-recycling-accessibility-awareness-to-chattanooga-residents

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• 🎸 Nightfall Concert Series
Live music returns downtown
📍 Miller Plaza
🔗 https://www.nightfallchattanooga.com

• 🛍️ Chattanooga Market (Spring Season)
Local vendors, food, and live music
📍 First Horizon Pavilion
🔗 https://chattanoogamarket.com

• 🚴 Riverwalk Bike Ride Meetup
Casual group ride along the river
📍 Tennessee Riverwalk
🔗 https://www.visitchattanooga.com

• 🍺 Brewery Trivia Night
Midweek fun at one of Chattanooga’s local breweries
📍 Various locations
🔗 https://noogatoday.6amcity.com/events

• 🎨 Hunter Museum Art Events
Rotating exhibits + special programming
📍 Hunter Museum of American Art
🔗 https://www.huntermuseum.org

• 🎶 Live Music at The Signal
Touring acts + local performances
📍 The Signal
🔗 https://www.thesignaltn.com

Spring market is picking up momentum 👇

• More listings are hitting the market
• Buyers have slightly more leverage than earlier this year
• Well-priced homes are still moving quickly

If you’re even thinking about buying or selling, timing right now is worth a conversation.

Stay on top of the newest homes hitting the market:
🔗 https://www.redfin.com/city/3641/TN/Chattanooga?utm_source=chatgpt.com

See what homes are actually closing for:
🔗 https://www.redfin.com/city/3641/TN/Chattanooga/recently-sold

Signal Mountain Land Opportunity – Walden Dr

Rare chance to secure land on Signal Mountain — build exactly what you want in one of the most desirable areas around Chattanooga.

Strong long-term upside, peaceful setting, and hard-to-find availability in this location.

Mimi’s Deli – Hixson

Simple, local, and consistently good.

If you need a quick, solid lunch spot — this is one of those places that never disappoints.

The best sandwich in Chattanooga! You gotta try this spot. Have lived close to it for years and never made the stop. But we did this weekend and it was so good!

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