Your Tuesday at a glance:
- Weather: High of 69.
- What to do: Whether you’re looking for something to do on Veterans Day, are interested in book signings or are ready for Christmas open houses, here’s a look at all the area events coming this week.
- What to do today: Get your flu shot. Here’s where you can get one for free today.
- What to know: Here’s how Hamilton County redistricting changed the political map.
Good morning, Chattanooga! I hope the extra hour of sleep each day has been kind to you.
While historically a lot of learning in school happens through textbooks and in a traditional classroom setting, area eighth-graders will get to learn about Chattanooga history aboard the Southern Belle, through virtual reality and on area tours.
Chattanooga Adventure Series is working to bring local history to students both online and in person.
“I’m ready to blow these kids’ minds,” Jennifer Crutchfield said. “They will be learning about Chattanooga using technology, and then they will turn around and create their own [augmented reality] experience.”
Now for some recent stories:
VETERAN SALUTE: This Chattanooga area veteran traded the front lines in Afghanistan for the bottom lines of corporate taxes.
THE FUTURE OF EDUCATION: Smaller classes. Better teacher pay. More support for low-income students. Here’s what Hamilton County community members advocated for during a town hall hosted by the state to discuss rebuilding the public education funding system.
REMEMBER WHEN, CHATTANOOGA?: Take a trip down memory lane with this 1950s photo of the Market Street Bridge, lifting to let a large boat pass through.
– Tierra Hayes, thayes@timesfreepress.com
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