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Friday, May 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga firefighters rescued an injured worker from the Signal Mountain Senior Living Center on Thursday morning+ they stabilized him with a rope system and EMS took him to the hospital. News Channel 9
- ➤ Chattanooga firefighters rescued an injured worker from the roof of Signal Mountain Senior Living on the 1000 block of Mountain Creek Road shortly before 9:00 a.m. Thursday when he lost his footing while working on the air conditioning system—Hamilton County EMS then transported him to the hospital. Local 3 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Chattanooga man, Josef Alquan Rutley, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison — he will also serve three years of supervised release after he transported 22 illegal aliens in a tractor trailer in Texas on December 19th, 2024. Local 3 News
- ➤ Signal Mountain police said they have received complaints about kids doing the ding dong ditch prank in one neighborhood and warned that the act could lead to legal charges, property damage, or violent reactions from homeowners—officials urged parents to talk with their children about the risks. Local 3 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors closed the section of South Chickamauga Creek Greenway boardwalk between Youngstown Road and Faith Road after storms damaged it last week—officials said repairs will take months as engineers assess the support structure to ensure crew safety. Chattanooga Times Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga Lookouts announced (on Thursday) that the new baseball stadium in the South Broad District will be named Erlanger Park. The mixed-use venue is under construction (and is expected to open on opening day in 2026) as part of a partnership with Erlanger. News Channel 9
- ➤ Chattanooga Christian School’s Lady Chargers won their first state softball title yesterday when they defeated St. Benedict 3 to 0 at Middle Tennessee State University—junior pitcher Kylie Black struck out 12 batters to secure the win. The victory marks the school’s first team state championship since 2018 and continues a 22-season streak of state softball champions. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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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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The Greenhouse Festival of New Works
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Barking Legs Theater — $15 entry for most events — Experience 19 new plays showcasing original works by budding playwrights from the Southeast and beyond.
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Robert Lester Folsom Concert
9 p.m. — Cherry Street Tavern — $15 — Experience an evening of music with Robert Lester Folsom and Sun Child at a vibrant tavern.
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