Your Thursday at a glance:
- Weather: High of 86; scattered afternoon showers.
- What to drink: The “Midnight Hour,” which bartender Alex Jump calls her favorite cocktail. Recently, the Chattanooga native was named to Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30” list in the food and beverage category.
- What to do: Read Trader Joe’s memoir, which is just as fun as you’d expect.
- What we’re excited about: This Georgia fire department helping fulfill a 4-year-old’s wish to become a firefighter.
Greetings, Chattanooga!
Sandy Pricer is a helper.
Armed with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work, she worked as a caseworker before starting her own nonprofit in September. Recently, she opened up to editor Jennifer Bardoner about the idea and inspiration behind her new organization, Rise Up, which offers life skills classes for children ages 13-23.