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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local veterans will hold a ten-year remembrance tribute on July 16 at 11:00 a.m. at The Wreath of Honor at Tennessee Riverpark — US Marines and US Navy personnel will place wreaths while local leaders speak to honor the fallen service members. Local 3 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Next week, the Incline Railway on Lookout Mountain will reopen after a December track fire closed it for months, and St. Elmo business owners expect more visitors and revenue—reviving a key draw in the area. News Channel 9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office warned residents that scam calls about jury duty have led to missed court dates and stressed that no law enforcement agency will ever call to demand money or threaten arrest—residents should hang up and keep their personal information private. Local 3 News
- ➤ At 1:30 a.m. on May 7, East Ridge police arrested 35-year-old Timothy Leon Kelly after he and Bridget Barton allegedly tried to involve a young boy in sexual activity in the back seat of a car parked at the Tennessee Welcome Center, and a warrant was issued for Barton's arrest (she faces charges of conspiracy to commit sexual battery). News Channel 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga will offer a new three-month pilot program starting August 1 that gives free parking credits to residents with a valid city sticker, with registration open until July 25. The Chattanooga Parking Authority and CARTA plan to improve downtown parking access and support local businesses — drivers must choose from four credit packages and use their credits within each month. Chattanooga CW
- ➤ Chattanooga Parking Authority and the city will launch a three‑month pilot that offers free parking to residents who pay a $5 city sticker tax on vehicle registration, with registration open from July 11-25 for a program beginning on Aug. 1. Participants may choose one of four parking credit options valued up to $24—each option providing consistent free sessions throughout the pilot. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ TDOT announced a $246 million plan to widen a 10-mile section of I-24, adding two lanes and expanding travel lanes and shoulders from I-59 in Dade County to US Highway 27 near downtown Chattanooga. Construction will begin in 2027 after environmental studies, with plans to replace 14 bridges — 12 in Tennessee and 2 in Georgia — and public feedback scheduled for early 2026. Local 3 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Chi-Chi’s Charred Chicken opened a year ago on Market Street and serves a modern twist on Mexican food—its Chicken Bowl blends chicken, rice, black beans, shredded cheese and pico de gallo into a hearty meal. Chattanooga Times Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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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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Moody Molavi Live Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Catch At The Choo Choo — $5 minimum purchase — Experience the hilarious storytelling of award-winning comedian Moody Molavi.
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Jazz Futures
8-10 PM — Songbirds — Ticket prices vary — Experience an innovative blend of jazz performance and immersive education.
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