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Chattanooga
Monday, July 7th, 2025
Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ BBB in Chattanooga has released a checklist to help buyers spot flood-damaged cars by checking the title, interior signs, and vehicle history—advising a pre-purchase inspection to avoid hidden problems. The bureau will also host Fall Shred Day on Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at Coca-Cola Bottling Co. on W. Shepherd Road. Chattanooga Times Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Three Chattanooga men were arrested after they led officers on a high-speed chase along Holtzclaw Avenue that ended when Travale Davenport crashed his car after hitting a guardrail—officers later finding drugs, firearms and empty bottles labeled 'Promethazine Hydrochloride'. News Channel 9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Elizabeth Barnes, a biology professor at Middle Tennessee State University, said she faces challenges teaching evolution because many students think accepting it means rejecting faith—her 2022 study showed that half of the biology students held this view and she stresses that science is meant to explore natural phenomena without settling religious questions. Chattanooga Times Free Press
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO) will launch a new credit score model called FICO 10 BNPL later this fall that will include buy now, pay later loans in its calculations, addressing the rapid growth of these loans over the past five years. The updated system will take effect as lenders begin reporting loan data to the major credit bureaus (the agencies), though adoption by credit providers may take time. Chattanooga Times Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TVA is forming a board that is all male — all white, even though the 1933 law requires its members to reflect the region's diversity. Chattanooga Times Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga prep football officials Scott Flerl and Mark Thacker are entering their 20th season on a TSSAA crew—marking over two decades of partnership—while Thacker has turned officiating into a beloved part of his routine with regular prep games. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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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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Chattanooga FC vs Inter Miami II
7-8:30 p.m. — Finley Stadium — Tickets start at $5 — Experience high-energy soccer and celebrate diverse cultures on International Night.
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Dance Camp for 5th to 8th Graders
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. — Boyd Buchanan School Performing Arts Center — Cost info not provided — Explore various dance styles and build confidence through creative movement and fun choreography.
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Bluegrass Jam with Randy Steele
6-10 p.m. — Barrelhouse Ballroom — Free entry — Experience a vibrant Bluegrass jam session with talented local musicians.
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