Monday, May 26th, 2025

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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scouts from the Cherokee Area Council placed over 60,000 flags in local cemeteries including Chattanooga National Cemetery on Saturday to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day. Leaders and parents helped teach young Scouts about the holiday’s meaning—reminding everyone of the sacrifices made for our freedoms. News Channel 9
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Guthrie's Restaurant sustained damages from a grease fire Sunday evening — the Signal Mountain Fire Department arrived just before 7:30 p.m. to contain the blaze with extinguishers and no injuries were reported. Local 3 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga police said there has been an increase in robberies when buyers meet sellers from social media marketplaces and are robbed at gunpoint. The department advises using the designated exchange space outside the Police Services Center at 3410 Amnicola Highway—monitored 24/7—to keep transactions safe. Chattanooga Times Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Advocates including Susie Alcorn of the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance urge Chattanooga drivers to use alternate state routes today to avoid worsening traffic on interstates—record-high holiday travel is expected during Memorial Day weekend. Chattanooga Times Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee's Lady Vols clinched their ninth Women's College World Series appearance with a 1-0 win over Nebraska in the deciding game of the best-of-three series — the team will fly to Oklahoma City this week for the tournament as redshirt freshman Ella Dodge and junior Karlyn Pickens were key in the win. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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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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Tennessee River and Scenic City Conservation Banquet
11:00 AM – 2:30 PM — Barrelhouse Ballroom — Fundraising event — Connect with fellow conservation enthusiasts and win outdoor-themed prizes.
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Chris Wineland Stand-Up Comedy
7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Catch at The Choo Choo — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of sharp wit and relatable humor with Chris Wineland.
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