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Chattanooga-based Branch Technology is working with NASA to develop a 3D-printed demonstration tower that is planned to be placed on the moon (development is ongoing).

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Five Chattanooga-area professionals were on the move this week: Dr. Chace Hicks joined University Surgical Associates as a general surgeon, Dr. Chase Tobin joined CommonSpirit Medical Group’s new Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic, Gayla Randle and Wes Wimpy joined Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga, and Jonathan Campbell earned EXIT Realty's Bronze award for 25+ sides closed.

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Chattanooga Ballet is staging The Nutcracker this holiday season at its downtown theater, featuring Alessandra Ferrari-Wong as the Sugar Plum Fairy and Bishop Kaschock-Marenda as Drosselmeyer, and the company will offer student matinees through ArtsBuild’s Imagine program.

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A holiday gift guide for nature lovers recommends Chattanooga-made and outdoors-focused items to shop this season, including Teren’s Campfire Puffy Jacket at Teren HQ and Gearhead North Shore, the AeroPress Go Plus at REI, Mayfly Coffee beans at Cadence and Whole Foods North Shore, and outdoor kits and tools at REI and Sportsman’s Warehouse.

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Silverdale Baptist senior quarterback Connor Jenne returned from an ankle injury Friday night to spark the Seahawks in their regular-season finale at Chattanooga Christian, leading four straight touchdown drives.

He finished 11-of-12 for 151 yards and two TDs and left with a 28-0 lead.

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UTC shook off a slow start to beat VMI 24-10 Saturday at Finley Stadium, with Taylor Crumedy catching four passes for 124 yards and the Mocs rushing for 218 (attendance 5,554) to move to 6-3, 5-1 in the SoCon and keep chasing an FCS playoff spot.

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