Chattanooga, TN news on Wednesday, October 28, 2026
In Chattanooga, TN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026: Airport gets $9M for parking garage expansion. Also: Tennessee Aquarium is opening a $5 million veterinary hospital in June 2027 to expand animal care; Chattanooga's skate park is set to open soon; construction has begun on Pavilion Park. Weather: Mostly cloudy today with highs around 70°F and light winds; no rain expected.
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- State of Tennessee awarded Chattanooga Airport an additional $9 million for parking garage expansion.Chattanooga Times Free Press ·
- Tennessee Aquarium is opening a $5 million veterinary hospital in June 2027 to expand animal care.Chattanooga Times Free Press ·
- Chattanooga's skate park is set to open soon; construction has begun on Pavilion Park.WDEF ·
News & local government
- Jury acquitted a Chattanooga police sergeant who was accused of threatening a driver with a gun.Chattanooga Times Free Press ·
- A Democrat candidate is running in Tennessee's 3rd District aiming to flip the seat blue.Tennessee Lookout ·
Safety & emergencies
- A man died following an armed confrontation with Chattanooga police; TBI is investigating.Local 3 News ·
Community & volunteering
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