“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” — Aesop

A good reminder heading into a new week. Sometimes the little things we do for the people around us end up meaning the most.

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The new Harvest Inclusive Park at Jack Benson Heritage Park has officially opened in East Brainerd. The nearly 17,000-square-foot playground was designed so children of all abilities can play together, with accessible equipment, sensory panels, musical instruments and more.

The $2.5 million project started with Chattanooga Fire Captain Skyler Phillips' vision of creating a place where his son Noah, who is on the autism spectrum, could play alongside everyone else.

👉 Read the story

How cool is this?

Three-year-old Chattanooga native Margo Kawakami has been selected to appear in the National Down Syndrome Society's 2026 Buddy Walk video presentation in Times Square!

Her family will travel to New York to see Margo's smile displayed on one of the most famous screens in the world.

Even better, Margo's family's experience inspired her mom Morgan to write the children's book I Have Something Extra, celebrating inclusion and the things that make each of us unique.

👉 Meet Margo and read her story

Congratulations to Laverne Bowers, a fifth-grade teacher at East Brainerd Elementary!

Ms. Bowers was named Educator of the Week for her dedication to helping her students not only in the classroom, but in all aspects of their lives.

Chattanooga has some incredible teachers — and we're always happy to give them some recognition here in the Scoop.

👉 Meet this week's educator

A Chattanooga-area NICU support group is making a difference for families caring for some of our region's most fragile babies.

Having a child in the NICU can turn a family's world upside down, and having people nearby who understand that experience can make a tremendous difference.

👉 Read the Making a Difference story

Another local healthcare worker is getting some well-deserved recognition.

Local 3's September Nurse of the Month is being celebrated not just for caring for patients, but for continuing to learn, grow and improve throughout her career.

People like this are a big part of what keeps our community going.

👉 Meet September's Nurse of the Month

Location, location, location.

This week's featured property puts you right in the heart of downtown Chattanooga on Walnut Street, within walking distance of some of the city's best restaurants, attractions and the riverfront.

If you've ever thought about trading the yard work for a downtown lifestyle, this is the kind of property that makes the argument pretty convincing.

🏡 129 Walnut St Unit 212, Chattanooga, TN 37403

👉 Check out the Listing of the Week

The Chattanooga market keeps moving, and every neighborhood — and every house — tells a slightly different story.

Whether you're wondering what your home could sell for, thinking about buying, or just trying to figure out your next move, I'm always happy to help.

📱 Dan Hicks | Redfin
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👉 See the newest Chattanooga homes for sale

Saturday, September 19 | 10 AM–4 PM
📍 UT/TSU Hamilton County Extension & Bonny Oaks Arboretum

The Master Gardeners of Hamilton County are bringing back their annual Fall Garden Festival!

Expect a full day centered around gardening and the outdoors, including speakers, demonstrations, exhibits, educational activities and plenty of inspiration for your own backyard.

Even better — admission is FREE.

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