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Good Day, Chattanooga! Nov. 24, 2021

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Your Wednesday at a glance:

Good morning, Chattanooga!

According to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, Chattanooga’s doing something right.

On Monday, she attended the inauguration of the $160 million Novonix plant on Riverfront Parkway, which will help create batteries for new electric vehicles.

“This is exactly what every state and community should be doing,” she said and noted that historically this kind of manufacturing typically takes place overseas.

Read about how Chattanooga and the state of Tennessee are having a big part to play in the future of electric transportation.

Now for some recent stories:

ALL IN THE FAMILY: Thanksgiving is tomorrow, so here’s some advice from columnist Mark Kennedy on how to navigate Thanksgiving with your adult children.

GOT THE SHOT: Area federal employers don’t foresee any upcoming staffing problems as the vast majority of all federal employees had been vaccinated against COVID-19 by Monday’s deadline.

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR?: I’d love to feature what you all are thankful for this year for tomorrow’s Thanksgiving newsletter. If you feel so inclined, shoot me an email at thayes@timesfreepress.com with one thing that brings you gratitude.

– Tierra Hayes

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