Found chairs near Tivoli Theatre in Chattanooga
Description
I found four chairs this morning around 8:15 a.m., tucked behind a cafe's back alley near the Tivoli Theatre on Broad Street in downtown Chattanooga. They’re sturdy metal folding chairs, painted teal with a few chips and stickers peeling off. They were stacked neatly and still warm from a recent event, which makes me think someone’s group forgot them during setup. I pulled them out to take a closer look and decided to post them here in case the owners are nearby. They feel like they belong to a local community group or church that uses that space for gatherings, and I’d love to help reunite them with the right people.
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