Your Tuesday at a glance:
- Weather: Sunny with a high of 74.
- What’s cool: The Tennessee Aquarium welcomed its 26 millionth visitor ahead of its 30-year anniversary.
- What’s helpful: The Chattanooga community has raised more than $7,000 for the Grove Street Justice Fund after a series of shootings.
- What’s adoptable: Looking for a new furry friend? The Humane Educational Society rescued 21 dogs from a Rhea County property last week and is looking for new homes. Check out videos and pictures of the pups here.
Good morning, Chattanooga!
With a mix of young talent and senior leadership, the volleyball team at Cleveland High School is hoping to have the right recipe for a winning title.
Their 36-11 record has granted them a spot in this year’s state tournament, a competition in which the school has never won more than one match – but this year’s team is hoping to change that. Players have spent all season preparing.
“The main things were being intentional, playing with grit and energy, along with trusting each other and valuing our time on the court together,” senior Mary B. Smith said.
Cleveland volleyball coach Amy McGowan believes that it is the team’s camaraderie that truly makes a difference.
“Everyone knows how good this team is playing together,” McGowan said. “What they don’t see is how much they love each other. That’s what is going to take you far. There are teams we have played who are just as talented as we are. It comes down to chemistry, who wants it more and who loves each other more.”
Now for some recent stories:
REMEMBER WHEN, CHATTANOOGA?: During the fall, years ago, harvest season on Walden’s Ridge meant picking pumpkins. Check out the color photograph from 1975 here.
TUNE IN: Samantha Fish will be in concert this week at the Walker Theatre.
STILL ON TRACK: Chattanooga’s Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum kicked off its 60th anniversary celebration this weekend.
– Tierra Hayes, thayes@timesfreepress.com
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