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Sunday, June 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two Chattanooga cab companies are contesting the right to use the Mercury name—linked to Randolph Miller’s early 1900s service that provided Black residents rides in horse-drawn buggies—each firm claiming a stake in local heritage. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ The Better Business Bureau in Chattanooga offered tips to protect social media accounts, noting small businesses are three times more likely to be targeted than larger companies. The advice includes running malware scans, changing passwords, reporting hacks, and using two-factor authentication (steps that help secure personal information and online reputation). Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ Michelle Wells is reopening The Kitchen Collection—her kitchen supply store—on July 8 at the former Meeting Place location after moving from Broad Street. The change in venue is set to give the business a fresh start in a well-known local space. Chattanooga Times Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two women were arrested Thursday after breaking into hotel rooms at Towneplace Suites on McCutcheon Road near Hamilton Place and Sleep Inn on Shallowford Village Drive—police found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in their belongings and charged one with drug possession. Local 3 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Over 2,000 Presbyterian Church in America pastors and elders gathered at Chattanooga Convention Center for their annual General Assembly to debate church practices, including how communion is distributed+ after official sessions, many joined a family picnic on Lookout Mountain hosted by Covenant College where shared meals and music lightened the mood. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ Barbara Presnell’s memoir Otherwise, I’m Fine (264 pages, $27) tells how she struggled with grief after her father died and later retraced his World War II steps (a trip that helped mend ties with her siblings and ease years of silent loss). Chattanooga Times Free Press
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Investigations by ProPublica and Tennessee Lookout continue on Flex Loans from Advance Financial that have led many borrowers, such as Jeanette Thomas, to reborrow and face soaring interest and fees. Lawmakers passed the law in 2014 without including safeguards against reborrowing—leaving consumers trapped in growing debt. Chattanooga Times Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Chattanooga Parking Authority launched a new Weekend Parking Pass at $25 for residents that offers unlimited parking on paid streets and CPA lots from Friday 6PM to Monday 6AM + the pass also gives access to Shuttle Park Northshore + North garages. Local 3 News
- ➤ TVA said both reactor units at the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant returned to safe operation after a shutdown on June 24 due to water flow and equipment issues; Unit 1’s computer processor was updated while Unit 2’s failed feedwater regulating valve diaphragm was repaired — officials confirmed the plant remains stable with no public health threat — as final system checks are underway. Local 3 News
SPORTS NEWS
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Bluegrass Jam with Randy Steele
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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Bluegrass Jam Session with Randy Steele
6-9 p.m. — Barrelhouse Ballroom — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of authentic bluegrass music with talented local pickers in a laid-back jam setting.
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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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Chattanooga Men's Metro Amateur Championship
36 hole stroke play championship — Fri, Jul 11 – Sat, Jul 12 — Brown Acres Golf Course — Registration required — Compete with local male amateur golfers in this prestigious tournament.
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Drew Sterchi & Blues Tribe
7-8:30 p.m. — Songbirds — Ticket prices vary — Experience a blend of acoustic and electric blues with heartfelt lyrics from Drew Sterchi's upcoming album.
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Archery Camp
9 AM – 12 PM — Silverdale Baptist Academy — Registration required — Learn archery basics in a fun and engaging environment with certified NASP instructor Liz Woodard.
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Bluegrass Jam Session with Randy Steele
6-9 p.m. — Barrelhouse Ballroom — Free entry — Enjoy an open jam featuring local musicians playing bluegrass without amplification.
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Ty Myers Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Signal — $165+ — Last-minute tickets available for an exciting live performance by Ty Myers in Chattanooga.
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