Help the city learn about a pothole before drivers learn about it the hard way. | Photo via Canva Pro
We ain’t afraid of no ghost — but we are scared of sewage backup, power outages, and potholes. We rounded up a few resources to answer the age-old question posed by “Ghostbusters": Who ya gonna call?
If there’s something strange...
Drainage issues | For water or sewage backup, or other drainage problems, call 311, use the “CHA 311" app, or submit a request online.
Animal collection | Call 423-643-6311 to have the city pick up a dead animal on any public street.
Power issues | For streetlight outages and downed power lines, call EPB at 423-648-1372 or report the outage online.
...in your neighborhood
Barking dogs | If it isn’t a mischievous spirit keeping you up at night, but your neighbor’s pooch instead, call McKamey Animal Center at 423-305‑6500.
Potholes | Stop swerving and call 311, use the “CHA 311" app, or submit a request online.
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Free parking downtown? That’s what Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is proposing. He wants to make the county’s downtown garage (at Walnut + Cherry streets) free on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays. If the County Commission approves it, free parking could start on Wednesday, Nov. 5. (Local 3 News)
Traffic
Hickory Valley Road is closed at the Norfolk Southern railroad crossing for emergency track repairs after the railroad discovered a defect. The closure is expected to last through tonight. (Local 3 News)
Ranked
If you’re scrambling for a last-minute costume, why not check out Beauty and the Beast Costumes? It was recently named Tennessee’s top Halloween costume store by a Montana Capital poll. If you’re all set for Halloween, you can browse the local gem year-round for all your dress-up needs.
Stat
Brace yourself for this stat. The average Chattanoogan spent 51 hours in traffic last year, according to a recent report from Texas A&M Transportation Institute. That number was up from 32 hours in 2022. The report recommends planning 23 minutes of travel time for what should be a 20-minute trip.
Community
Eight Hamilton County fire and rescue agencies are getting a boost. Grants from Tennessee American Water will help them fund new equipment, training, and community education. (Local 3 News)
Number
16.9 million. That’s how many meals were provided to families by the Chattanooga Area Food Bank last year. Want to help make a difference? Donate or volunteer.
Theater
Here we go again. “Mamma Mia!” is coming to the Memorial Auditorium from Tuesday, March 17, through Sunday, March 22. The hit Broadway musical will have eight performances, so take a chance and don’t miss it. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 3.
Cause
Want to make our city even more beautiful? The Chattanooga Tree Project is looking for volunteers to help plant trees over the next few months. You don’t need any experience, and the plantings are always on weekends. Check out the dates and sign up.
Sports
The TSSAA just unveiled a massive new video library, allowing fans to walk down memory lane + relive their favorite championship games between 1989 and 2002. To accomplish this, the TSSAA digitized more than a thousand VHS tapes. Search for your school and see what memories you can uncover.
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Number
21. That’s how many months you could enjoy 0% APR with a balance transfer card. Read: You can tackle credit card debt while enjoying stellar perks, like up to $200 cash back. Discover top cards + apply.*
The Buy
A foaming toilet cleaner you’ll be sad you didn’t make the switch to sooner. Splash Foam Cleaner is the fast, hands-free way to clean toilet rings, stains, and grime. The best part? It does all the hard work for you. Read: No more toilet scrubbing in your future.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
We gave voters 10 options to choose from, but there was one clear winner: Nutty Buddy with 32% of the vote. Oatmeal Creme Pies came in second with 22% of the vote, and Swiss Rolls was the third most popular choice with 19%.
Want to defend the honor of Fudge Rounds, Honey Buns, Cosmic Brownies, and more?
Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you the winner of the Krystal Slider Showdown: Chris Auld. He ate 10 Krystal sliders in two minutes during the restaurant’s 93rd birthday celebration last week. In addition to that sweet championship belt, Auld was awarded free Krystals for a year.
Chris Auld (on the left) and other participants were all smiles after the competition.
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