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Thursday, July 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A new Goodwill Donation Xpress Center will open in Ooltewah on July 17 to let area residents donate gently used clothing, furniture, and household items. The center is located next to Sunrise Market Shell gas station (on Ooltewah-Georgetown Road) and supports Goodwill's effort to help people transform their potential into opportunity. Local 3 News
- ➤ The Incline Railway at Lookout Mountain will reopen next week after eight months of repairs from wildfire damage caused by a rock slide that destroyed more than 1,000 feet of track and its cable system—officials confirmed a $2 million repair that included a dry pipe system for safety. Local business leaders in St. Elmo hope the reopening will boost tourist traffic. News Channel 9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, Chattanooga Gas—serving about 72,000 customers in Hamilton and Bradley counties—said its recent purchase of renewable natural gas will stop thousands of metric tons of greenhouse gases from being released into the air. The utility aims to lower its environmental impact through cleaner energy practices. Chattanooga Times Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A judge ruled in favor of the Chattanooga Times Free Press after determining that secret redistricting meetings broke open meetings law and that City Council must follow Tennessee’s Open Meetings Act—submitting semi-annual reports and accepting one year of oversight. Council members and staff met privately before the March 1, 2022 public session, setting a new standard for government transparency. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ Six months after the previous administrator was fired, Mayor Weston Wamp chose Beka Bohannon as the new head of the Hamilton County Health Department, and the County Commission will vote on her appointment on July 16th. Bohannon, a licensed mental health therapist who worked on recovery courts and the opioid crisis, said she will focus on improving access to health services in our community — officials say her appointment comes at a pivotal time. News Channel 9
- ➤ Starting August 5th, residents with the 423 area code must dial 10 digits for all local calls due to the addition of a new area code—729 that covers Chattanooga and surrounding areas. New phone numbers will be issued with the 729 code beginning September 5th while emergency numbers remain unchanged. News Channel 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Carson Johnson, a Signal Mountain and UTC alum, qualified on Monday for the PGA Tour’s ISCO Championship and tees off today in Louisville—marking his debut on the tour. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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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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