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Wednesday, January 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Chattanooga area offers a variety of weekend activities including the Lookout Wild Film Festival, Sandhill Crane Festival, and celebrations for Dolly Parton's birthday. Chattanooga Times Free Press
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to and extinguished a fire at a condemned house in East Lake with no injuries reported; the cause is under investigation. Local 3 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Testimony in Jason Chen's murder trial reveals evidence and investigation details including a search warrant for Chen's cellphone and findings in his and his parents' homes. News Channel 9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dr. June Scobee Rodgers, widow of the Challenger commander, will host a book signing for bestselling author Jean Becker in Chattanooga. Local 3 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga Airport reached a new high in passenger boardings in 2024, surpassing its previous record from 2019 and completing a significant terminal expansion. Chattanooga Times Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A lawsuit contends that the arrest and expulsion of an 11-year-old boy with autism in Chattanooga, following an alleged school threat, lacked proper consideration of context and the student's condition. News Channel 9
- ➤ Chattanooga Christian School is set to host the 'Bolt Up Chattanooga Showdown' VEX Robotics Tournament, featuring 60 teams from 15 schools across Tennessee competing in engineering challenges. Local 3 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga's mayors and business leaders advocate for a TVA office complex as the ideal location for a new multimillion-dollar courthouse. Chattanooga Times Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton, Catoosa, and Walker County health departments inspected local food service establishments, revealing issues ranging from improper handwashing to unsuitable food storage, with scores varying broadly. Chattanooga Times Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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Chattacon 2025: A Celebration of Speculative Fiction
Chattacon offers a weekend of engaging panel discussions, art showcases, and gaming experiences centered around science fiction and fantasy in Chattanooga, TN.
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Athletic Championships: Chattanooga Nationals Cheerleading
The Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals 2025 is a two-day cheerleading competition taking place at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
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Wednesday Jazz at Barking Legs Theater
Barking Legs Theater hosts a weekly jazz event that features local artists and supports the Chattanooga music community since 2015.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen
Experience a magical live concert featuring classic Queen songs performed under candlelight at The Hotel Chalet.
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Belgard University 2025 in Chattanooga, TN
Belgard University offers educational breakout classes, a trade show, and an evening awards dinner at The Westin in Downtown Chattanooga.
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Black Jacket Symphony Performs Led Zeppelin's IV
The Black Jacket Symphony presents a live performance of Led Zeppelin's iconic album IV in its entirety at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium.
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Soapmaking Workshop: Craft Custom Handmade Bars
This hands-on workshop at Crabtree Farms allows participants to learn the art of soapmaking and create their own custom bars of luxurious handmade soap.
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Inaugural Scenic Stitches Fiber Festival
The Scenic Stitches Fiber Festival will showcase over 70 vendor booths featuring fiber arts, classes, a handmade fashion show, a scavenger hunt, and a stitch marker swap at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
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Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives Concert
Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives will perform live at the Tivoli Theatre, offering an entertaining night of music.
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Engaging Book Discussion and Swap in Chattanooga
This event offers a welcoming environment for book lovers to discuss literature and trade books, fostering community connections.
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