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Most read in Cleveland

The five stories Cleveland readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

1. 1

   24th Annual Apple Festival Set To Take Over Historic Downtown Cleveland

   The 24th annual Cleveland Apple Festival is set to take place in Downtown Cleveland on October 17th and 18th, offering a wide range of Apple-themed dishes and activities.

   Full story at chattanoogapulse.com ↗

2. 2

   Beyond the candidates: Three proposed constitutional amendments on Tenn. ballots

   Early voting has begun in Tennessee ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

   Full story at newschannel5.com ↗

3. 3

   McKamey, public works save dog trapped in Chattanooga Goodwill drain pipe

   A dog has been rescued from a drainage pipe at a Goodwill in Chattanooga, where employees heard cries and whimpers coming from deep inside the building.

   Full story at newschannel9.com ↗

4. 4

   Tennessee burn permits start soon and they aim to prevent wildfires, officials say

   The Tennessee Department of Agriculture’s Division of Forestry has warned that escaped burn debris from burn permits is the leading cause of wildfires in the nation and in Tennessee, leading to wildfires.

   Full story at wvlt.tv ↗

5. 5

   Tennesseans Must Obtain Free Burn Permit

   Beginning Oct. 15, Tennesseans must obtain a free burn permit before burning leaves or natural debris or conducting prescribed burns.

   Full story at radionwtn.com ↗

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