The weather forecast looks good – though HOT – for Chattanooga’s annual Pops on the River Independence Day celebration, taking place tomorrow at Coolidge Park. Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with a special tribute to veterans. Then, music from the Chattanooga Symphony & Orchestra starts at 8 p.m.
The night, of course, will conclude with a spectacular firework display, scheduled for approximately 9:45 p.m. And don’t forget to pack water in that picnic basket. Did we mention it’s going to be HOT?
And speaking of things that rumble and boom: Did you hear about (or feel) the recent earthquake in Dalton, Georgia?
In other news, an elementary school teacher has become the first African American woman to be crowned Miss Tennessee.
And finally, here’s what you need to know about Tennessee’s new law banning phones while driving.