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Tuesday, July 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center has launched its summer campaign 'Laying the Groundwork for the Future' to raise $100,000 by August 31 with matching donations doubling the funds; the money will pay for key improvements (an ADA-compliant restroom, an upgraded welcome center, boardwalk repairs, exhibit updates and garden cleanup) to help more people enjoy nature. Local 3 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Deputies from the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office saved an overdosing driver after his car crashed into a retention pond off Wilcox Boulevard on Saturday—Narcan was administered as he was taken to a nearby hospital while the Chattanooga Police Department investigated the crash. Local 3 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in St. Elmo expect more visitors after the Incline Railway on Lookout Mountain reopened Monday following an eight month closure after a wildfire in December 2024. Mr. T’s Pizza & Ice Cream saw an 80% increase in pizza orders and high ice cream demand—signs that local commerce is gaining from the resumed service. Local 3 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Chattanooga pastor, ten years later, recalled the vigil that lasted 2 days following a 30 minute terror attack on July 16 that killed five service members—he described how the community united at two locations after the tragedy. Local 3 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga native Clyde Stubblefield, a well-known drummer whose beats have been sampled on many hit songs, will be honored with a Tennessee Music Pathways Marker at Miller Park on Thursday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m.+ State and local leaders including CEO Barry White+ Mayor Tim Kelly will attend the event. Local 3 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office — working with agencies from Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee — launched Operation Southern Slow Down on Monday as part of a speed enforcement campaign running from July 14 through July 19. Sheriff Austin Garrett said the initiative targets speeding to reduce crashes and urges drivers to slow down for their safety. Local 3 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A new study by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that nicotine pouches led to an 800% rise in poisoning cases among children under 6, with nearly 150,000 incidents reported from 2010 to 2023. Local experts urge parents to keep these products stored out of reach—protecting children from accidental exposure. News Channel 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UTC's six key returners—Justus Durant, Marquise Freeman, Jamarr Jones, John McIntyre, BJ Ragland, and Zion Rutledge—will help the Mocs rebuild a stronger offense and defense after last season's near-playoff run amid a major roster turnover. The team will face Memphis on Aug. 30 at Simmons Bank Stadium and looks to improve on its 7-5 record. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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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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Drake White Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — The Signal — Tickets from $51 — Enjoy an evening of live music with Drake White in Chattanooga's lively venue.
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Dominique Hammons Concert
7-10 p.m. — Chattanooga Convention Center — No Refunds — Experience an enchanting evening of R&B, Southern Soul, and Classic music with international violinist Dominique Hammons.
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Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Live Performance
7-11 p.m. — Barking Legs Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating fusion of jazz, classical, and funk with Jonathan Scales Fourchestra.
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Weekly Bluegrass Jam with Randy Steele
6-9 p.m. — Barrelhouse Ballroom — Free entry — Enjoy an authentic Bluegrass jam session without the noise of amps or mics, just musicians jamming together.
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