Your Friday at a glance:
- Weather: Partly cloudy with a high of 85.
- What’s coming: Food City broke ground this week on a $12 million store in East Ridge.
- What’s exciting: Today is the annual rivalry football game between McCallie and Baylor. As per tradition, McCallie has released a new hype video ahead of the faceoff. Watch it here.
- What’s helpful: Tennessee and Georgia health centers will receive $39 million in federal grants to help underserved populations and aid in vaccinations.
Good morning, Chattanooga, and happy October!
Every year, the Times Free Press teams up with the community to feature the best of the best of organizations in the Chattanooga area.
From your favorite places to eat to the best place to get your car fixed and your favorite hairdresser, your nominations and votes help us give out dozens of awards to deserving businesses.
Yesterday we held our annual celebration as an outdoor experience due to the current status of the pandemic, and you can see who’s the “best of the best” of each category here at bestofchatt.com.
Also check out our special print edition of the Times Free Press featuring all of the winners and finalists on Sunday, Oct. 3.
Now for some recent stories:
REAL MEN WEAR PINK: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and each year a group of local men commits to wearing pink each day of the month and fundraise for cancer research. Check out some of their outfits here.
KEEPING UP WITH DEMAND: Despite a shortage, Tennessee has had enough COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments to go around, according to Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey.
FALL FESTIVALS: And here’s a look at fall festivals in the Chattanooga area this weekend.
– Tierra Hayes, thayes@timesfreepress.com
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