Your Wednesday at a glance:
- Weather: High of 76 and an 80% chance of storms.
- What’s interesting: Chattanooga 2.0 was chosen to join a state-run partnership to promote early childhood learning.
- What’s opening (and closing and coming and going): Here’s a list of businesses that opened, closed, reopened, expanded or announced plans to open in the Chattanooga area in the month of September.
- What we’re eating: Today’s the day! Good Dog in Northshore is slated to reopen today under new owners.
Good morning, Chattanooga!
What was your favorite candy as a kid? I’ve always been partial to Pay Days, Twix and Twizzlers.
According to Zippia.com, an analysis of Google Search trends might have something to say about geographical trends of sweets, especially ahead of Halloween.
“We used Google Trends’ data to find the candy each state likes more than most others,” notes Kristy Cain of Zippia.com public relations. “Turns out, Americans like chocolate – but only slightly more than fruity, gummy candy like Starburst. This year’s favorite candies were Kit Kats and Twix.”
Now for some recent stories:
ADDING SPICE: Chattanooga’s Alchemy Spice Co. is preparing to sell its handcrafted spice blends to restaurants across the country.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK: This week’s TFP Player of the Week is an East Hamiton junior quarterback.
FALL FLAVORS: Here’s a recipe for a pasta and butternut squash dish that gets a little help from a special ingredient.
– Tierra Hayes, thayes@timesfreepress.com
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