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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ TVA issued $1.5B in bonds on May 13—its largest set since 2011—and lost its last perfect credit rating Monday due to rising debt and deficits of its owner, the U.S. government. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ Bea’s restaurant celebrated its 75th year on Tuesday by serving an iconic $1 buffet lunch at 4500 Dodds Ave as long-time patrons and families lined up outside. Founded in 1950, the local institution marked the milestone with a festive atmosphere—honoring decades of community tradition and loyal service. Chattanooga Times Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga police say Barron White came to return a woman's bike at her apartment off Gateway Avenue on Monday evening but stabbed her when she asked him to leave—he is now charged with aggravated assault and attempted first degree murder after she was treated for wounds to her chest, breast, palm, and thigh at a hospital. News Channel 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TVA applied for a license on Tuesday to build the first small modular reactor at its Clinch River Nuclear Site in Oak Ridge — a 300-megawatt reactor that can power about 175,000 homes. TVA said non-nuclear construction may begin in 2026 if it secures a DOE grant to support the project. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ Hamilton County Commissioners praised the school board on May 19 for a balanced budget that closed a $16 million deficit, though the plan made deep cuts in staffing and testing that will affect student services & outcomes. Local 3 News
- ➤ Two new Pet Resource Centers will open in Red Bank to help pet owners and ease shelter overcrowding—one at Fire Station No. 1 (3127 Dayton Boulevard) and another at Fire Station No. 2 (4851 Dayton Boulevard), both featuring microchip scanners and pantries for food and supplies funded by a grant from the Citizens’ Advisory Board. Inga Fricke of McKamey Animal Center said the centers will offer quick pet identification and support to keep pets in loving homes. Local 3 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Baylor School baseball sophomore Blake Lundy won Division II-AA Mr. Baseball Tuesday morning at the Family Worship Center in Murfreesboro—he hit .440 with 15 home runs, 41 RBIs and eight stolen bases while set to announce his college commitment on August 1. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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Ron Taylor Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Catch at The Choo Choo — $5 minimum purchase — Enjoy a night of laughter with Ron Taylor, a rising star in the comedy scene.
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The Essentials & Black Jack Saddle Concert
8 PM — Barrelhouse Ballroom — Tickets start at $42 — Enjoy a night of live music with The Essentials and Black Jack Saddle.
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Parents Night Out
6-9 p.m. — Grand Finale Events & Decor — $45 for the first child, $15 for additional siblings — Enjoy a relaxing night while your kids engage in fun activities.
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Chattanooga Street Food Festival
7 AM – 12 PM — First Horizon Pavilion — Free entry — Savor diverse local flavors with dozens of food trucks at this vibrant culinary celebration.
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RGA Network Business Networking in Chattanooga/East Ridge
7:30-9:00 a.m. — Life Care Center of East Ridge — Free entry — Build valuable connections with local professionals and entrepreneurs at this vibrant networking event.
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Braxton Keith Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Signal — $54 — Catch an electrifying performance by Braxton Keith in Chattanooga.
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Chelsea Drugstore: The Rolling Stones Experience
7-10 PM — Songbirds — Tickets available — A tribute to The Rolling Stones featuring iconic hits spanning seven decades.
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The Crankie Show
7:30 p.m. — Barking Legs Theater — $15 general admission, $10 for students and seniors — Experience the enchanting art of crankies as eleven artists share their stories through stunning visual narratives.
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Walnut Street Bridge Festival 2025
10 AM – 4 PM — Coolidge Park — Free entry — Celebrate the vibrant local culture of Chattanooga at this joyous, community-centric festival.
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Silverdale Seahawk Volleyball Camp
1 PM – 4 PM — Silverdale Baptist Academy — Varies — Experience a fun-filled week of volleyball with drills and skill-building activities.
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