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Monday, June 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Johnny Dowd from Decatur was named the winner of this year’s St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway, and over $1.7 million was raised to support research, treatment and patient care. Local partners including Chattanooga's Core Homes contributed donated materials, labor and land to build the Dream Home—showing strong community backing. Local 3 News
- ➤ The Chattanooga Times Free Press earned 24 awards from the Tennessee Press Association journalism awards including the top General Excellence honor for large newspapers+ the awards ceremony was held in Memphis Saturday where it competed against other major state papers. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ The Mowbray Volunteer Fire Department, joined by fire crews from Dallas Bay and Sequoyah, held a celebration of life to honor late firefighter Bobby Johnson who died earlier this month battling cancer—organizers also launched a GoFundMe to support his family's funeral and medical expenses. Local 3 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Owner Lisa Porter opened Gothic Trading Co at 514 Tremont St on March 29—she said her 14-year-old daughter inspired the idea for a year-round goth shop in North Chattanooga. The repainted former ice cream shop drew 300 customers on its opening day and now offers gothic clothing, accessories and Halloween gifts. Chattanooga Times Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga police arrested Joseph Tanner Smith, 31, after officers responded around 5:32 a.m. Sunday to a stabbing on Lindsay Avenue—where a dispute turned violent and a 37-year-old man suffered fatal stab wounds—and both men were taken for treatment. Local 3 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ In a classroom filled with sparks and steel, teens such as Jessica Gabriel Domingo found passion in welding through a program run by Chattanooga 2.0 amid a statewide skilled labor shortage—this initiative received a $500,000 grant and will expand to offer more students a pathway to living wage jobs. Chattanooga CW
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials have allocated almost $246 million to widen a 10-mile stretch of I-24 from the U.S. 27 interchange in Chattanooga to I-59 in Dade County—public meetings on July 8 and July 10 will let residents ask questions before engineering starts in 2026 and construction begins in 2027. Chattanooga Times Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and Brandon Clift, cohost of The ManKind Project USA's podcast, said he struggled with isolation and the pressure to appear strong in his early 20s before finding support in local men's groups. Now 32 and a Chattanooga resident, he uses his experiences as a husband and father to promote open discussions about mental health—highlighting community events like M-PACT and Men Who Chatt. Chattanooga Times Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who practiced on a poorly lit court at a Chattanooga high school (in 2015), led his team to an NBA title after earning Finals MVP honors on June 22 and local insiders say he deserves to be celebrated as one of the city's own. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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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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