Howdy, Chattanooga. Chloé here, and I hope you had fun and got some rest over the weekend. But what I really want to talk about right now is UFOs and Netflix’s new “Unsolved Mysteries.”
If you grew up in the late ‘80s + early ‘90s like I did, you probably know the show or at least its ominous music.
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As a kid, there was almost nothing creepier or more thrilling… | Gif by Giphy
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I’m a true crime junkie, and I watched all six episodes of the revamped show during my long holiday weekend. Every episode brought chills, but did you see the one about the UFOs?
A Knoxville man appeared in the episode about a 1969 sighting in Massachusetts, and it made us wonder — have there been any eerie sightings around Chattanooga? Thank goodness there’s a website for that.
Fast facts
○ July 2 was World UFO Day, an observance of the 1947 Roswell, NM incident anniversary, a case where many claim a UFO crash-landed in the area.
○ While the word UFO is simply defined as an “unidentified flying object,” the term has come to represent spaceships and possible alien life.
○ We asked Twitter if they thought UFOs/aliens might be real.
— 49% said, “Yes. Anything is possible.”
— 18% said, “Yes. There’s evidence.”
— 19% said, “Maybe?”
— 14% said, “Hahaha! No. Just no.”
Reported Chattanooga sightings
👽 March 27, 2020
Time of sighting: 11:30 p.m.
Duration: 1-2 minutes
Shape of object: Oval
The report: In this report, a Chattanooga resident said that they saw a flat, oval-shaped object in the sky that their sister first mistook for a star. According to the report, the object had three lights in the front and back and made a light noise similar to an airplane’s (but not as loud).
👽 July 31, 2019
Time of sighting: 9 p.m.
Duration: 1 minute
Shape of object: Fireball
The report: This report says that three people in a car saw a bright orange fireball that rose from behind a tree line and moved quickly to the right before vanishing. The person who filed the report said that they also experienced a weird “haziness” during the night and saw lights flashing in their window. |
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Yes. There's evidence of them. |
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Sure. Anything is possible. |
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Coronavirus
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○ The Hamilton County Health Department recently announced a COVID-19 exposure at the Hicks-Herring wedding that was held on June 27 at the Collegedale Commons. According to the health department, several people who were in attendance have tested positive for COVID-19. If you were at the wedding, the health department recommends that you be tested as soon as possible.
○ CEMPA Community Care is offering free drive-thru COVID-19 testing on Tues., July 7 and Wed., July 8. Testing on July 7 will take place from 4-7 p.m. at 1908 Bailey Ave., and testing on July 8 will take place from 10 a.m-2 p.m. at 1305 Dodson Ave. For more information, click here.
○ The Hamilton County Health Department is encouraging individuals who experience any type of COVID-19 symptom to stay at home and get tested. Symptoms, which can appear two-14 days after exposure, include coughing, fever or chills, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or body aches, and more found here. |
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Hey, there. Looking for today’s #MustDo events? In accordance with the
CDC’s recommendations regarding public gatherings, we have decided to postpone public event coverage for the time being. We look forward to bringing you Chattanooga’s #MustDo events soon (until then, feel free to submit your virtual events
here).
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Mayor Jim Coppinger + health department officials announced a mask mandate Monday afternoon. Masks must be worn in public places starting Friday, July 10 at 12:01 a.m. and the order expires on Sept. 8.
Exemptions include:
— Children under age 12
— Anyone with documented medical reasons that make face coverings dangerous, including active asthma or COPD
— People who are deaf or hard of hearing
— People with intellectual and developmental disabilities
— Anyone who is in a house of worship
— Anyone who is outdoors in a situation where social distancing can be practiced
— People driving
— People in work conditions where social distancing is possible
You can find the full list of exemptions + rules here.
You can get free face coverings from bins outside the 3rd Street Health Department location. Call the COVID-19 Hotline for details at 423-209-8383.
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News Notes
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Weather
○ 88º | Thunderstorms possible | 60% chance of rain
Civic
○ On July 6, several of the City of Chattanooga’s facilities reopened to the public including City Hall, the Development Resource Center, and the Chattanooga Public Library for computer usage only. The city is requiring community members to wear a face mask when visiting city buildings. You can still access several city services online here.
○ The Chattanooga Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women will host a virtual candidates forum for people vying for a variety of public office positions, including the Tennessee Senate + Tennessee House of Representatives. The virtual forum, hosted in partnership with the Hamilton County Voters Coalition, will take place via Facebook Live on July 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. Join the conversation on the NCBW Facebook page here. (The Pulse)
Biz
○ On July 1, Susan P. Harris was elected to serve as president and chief executive officer of See Rock City Inc. Harris is the first woman + first person outside of the Chapin and Carter families — the family lineage that started and continues to be involved with See Rock City — to serve in this position. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
DYK
○ The first six months of 2020 were the second wettest of any year in history for Chattanooga, with rainfall at almost 59% above usual amounts. According to rainfall totals from the National Weather Service at Lovell Field, Chattanooga has gotten 42.98 inches of rain in the first half of 2020 — nearly 16 inches more than usual. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
WaterCooler
○ The Chattanooga Football Club is returning to play on July 11 against Georgia Revolution in the first leg of the NISA Independent Cup. Fans will be able to watch the game live on television via the CW Network presented by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee.
Outdoors
○ The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Foundation is sponsoring a contest where 100% of the funds will go toward supporting wildlife habitat restoration. Prizes include a 10-night lodging camping package at any Tennessee State Park, an elk hunting package, a day of fishing with Bill Dance, and more. You can purchase a raffle ticket here through Aug. 16. (NewsChannel 9)
TryThis
○ Between July 14 through July 17, the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park is offering a 2020 self-guided summer day camp. Each day of the summer camp, 20 packets will be available for pick-up outside of Chickamauga Battlefield + Lookout Mountain Battlefield visitors centers with activities for participants to complete. In order to successfully complete camp requirements, the park must receive your completed packet by Aug. 7. (Chattanoogan.com)
Health
○ Strokes are the third leading cause of death for women, and as symptoms are often mild, many don’t realize they’re having one. Here’s what to look out for. Ⓟ
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Stroke recovery differs from patient to patient | Photo provided by Erlanger Health System
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According to the CDC, someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds. You may be familiar with the signs of stroke (and why it’s important to act F.A.S.T.), but DYK what happens during stroke recovery?
Recovery differs from patient to patient, but typically involves a combination of physical, speech and occupational therapy – which helps improve motor + sensory skills needed to perform tasks of everyday living like bathing, cleaning and cooking. Ⓟ
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The Wrap
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NOOGAtalk diaries, Day No. 6: I’m not finished talking about “Unsolved Mysteries." 🤣
A Tennessean also helped make two of the six episodes. My dear friend from my high school and college years, Clay Jeter, directed episodes No. 3 + 6 of the Netflix remake, which has now jumped to one of the streaming service’s top trending shows.
Having spent time with him in high school when he was trying to decide if film was a smart career path to choose and watching his work evolve over years as he attended film school, I always feel proud when I see Clay’s credits on the screen, so I had to share that little detail. Get it, Clay Jeter. 🙌
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