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Monday, June 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Bradley County woman was arrested on Saturday, June 21 after deputies responded to a welfare call on 8th Street Northeast and found 15 emaciated dogs, several reptiles, and small mammals living in poor conditions with a dozen dead animals — she now faces 6 counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and 24 counts of animal cruelty as the SPCA cares for the surviving pets. Local 3 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mark Kennedy is a veteran columnist from Chattanooga who collects 60,000 signed baseball cards and has written columns like Life Stories, Family Life, and Remember When, Chattanooga? since 1992. He has worked in many key roles at the Times Free Press—earning awards and writing for magazines like Edge and Chatter—while living on Signal Mountain with his wife. Chattanooga Times Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County public schools will run the Summer Reach program this summer at East Ridge Elementary to boost reading and math skills through flash card lessons and intervention blocks — a plan to prevent summer slide. The program, serving students from kindergarten to ninth grade, will also let teachers try new teaching roles and leadership training before the next school year — a move to build stronger learning foundations. Chattanooga Times Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chip Baker—the county commissioner for Signal Mountain—hosted a meeting Tuesday night at the Waldens Ridge Emergency Service Community Room to discuss how current and future growth has affected local residents and noted he should have booked a bigger room. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ During a Joint Government Operations Committee hearing, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency withdrew its plan to raise hunting and fishing license fees after hearing verbal commitments to seek alternative funding—keeping current fees. A separate rule to raise boat registration prices passed and will take effect on July 1. Local 3 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA title Sunday night and earned Finals MVP and scoring champion honors, making him the fourth player to win these awards in one season (joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan, and Shaquille O’Neal). His strong season and impressive performance helped secure the hard-fought victory for his team. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ Former Baylor School and Virginia baseball standout Henry Ford committed to the Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday afternoon after entering the transfer portal on June 2 and is a No.73 MLB.com prospect who will be draft-eligible after his July 27 birthday. The Volunteers also received a commitment from Bowling Green junior DJ Newman, who played as both an outfielder and pitcher before an injury shortened his spring. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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Bluegrass Jam with Randy Steele
6-9 p.m. — Barrelhouse Ballroom — Free entry — Enjoy an open Bluegrass jam session with local talent and great vibes.
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Username Password Concert
7:30-9:30 PM — Barking Legs Theater — Ticket info not provided — Enjoy a mix of whimsical original music reflecting Chattanooga's quirky history and culture.
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Bobby Stone Film Series: My Cousin Vinny
8-11 p.m. — Walker Theatre — Cost not specified — Enjoy a classic comedy as two New Yorkers navigate a Southern courtroom with their loudmouthed cousin.
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Sons of Habit Concert
7-9 p.m. — Songbirds — Ticketed Entry — Experience the organic sounds of Sons of Habit, a rising band with roots in Owensboro, KY.
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Create Your Reels at Barking Legs
7-9 p.m. — Barking Legs Theater — Free entry — Collaborate with local dancers to create dynamic IG reels in an inclusive environment.
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6-10 p.m. — Barrelhouse Ballroom — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of authentic Bluegrass jamming in a vibrant local setting.
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Steve Earle Fundraiser Concert
7-10 p.m. — Songbirds — Ticket info not listed — Enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and dinner with Steve Earle in Chattanooga.
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Repticon Chattanooga
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Arena Camp Jordan — Ticket prices vary — Explore a world of reptiles and amphibians at this exciting pet expo.
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Brian Bates: Comedy Show
7:00-8:30 PM — The Comedy Catch At The Choo Choo — Minimum $5 purchase — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Nashville comedian Brian Bates.
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