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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A fire in a duplex on Dodson Avenue burned the attic on Monday morning and forced the Crawford Allen family, who had moved in just two weeks ago, to leave their new home — the American Red Cross is helping and a fundraiser has started to replace lost belongings. News Channel 9
- ➤ Chattanooga firefighters fought a blaze at an East Lake home early Thursday morning that caused the roof to sag and left several residents displaced—no injuries were reported and the fire's cause remains under investigation as the American Red Cross provides aid. Local 3 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Benjamin Cook was indicted by a grand jury on 25 charges after he allegedly fired shots at a family sledding near the 6300 block of Stoney River Drive in Hamilton County on January 10 — he claimed the family was on his property. News Channel 9
- ➤ Two brothers have been indicted on charges related to a December shooting near Bojangles on Hwy 58—22-year-old Damien Bennett faces attempted first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, and reckless endangerment charges while his brother Patrick Bennett is charged with aggravated assault, and both are held on bond with a court appearance scheduled for August 18. Local 3 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Clyde Stubblefield, a renowned drummer from Chattanooga who played with James Brown, was honored on Thursday with a Tennessee Music Pathways marker — his work has influenced funk and rap and has been sampled on over 1,500 recordings. Local 3 News
- ➤ Today, demolition of Chattanooga's historic Car Barn—located at the northwest corner of Market and East Third Streets—is underway in downtown as developers clear the site for a new Drury Hotel; preservation group Preserve Chattanooga had urged the firm to save the historic facades but was not consulted. News Channel 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Trooper Leigha Jones of the Tennessee Highway Patrol rescued a scrappy orange cat while patrolling Hamilton County during a hot day in Chattanooga and named the kitten Trooper as her new sidekick. High temperatures reached the 90s with the heat index over 100, prompting local officials to remind pet owners to keep their animals cool. Chattanooga CW
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Minority Health Fair will be held tomorrow at UTC McKenzie Arena from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—it starts with an 8:00 a.m. health walk and offers free screenings for mammograms, lung health, diabetes, stroke, and dental care while also providing legal and hearing services to improve access to care. The event continues the legacy of late local figures and addresses health disparities linked to limited insurance and care access. Local 3 News
SPORTS NEWS
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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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The Georgia Thunderbolts Live
7-10 p.m. — Songbirds — Ticket prices vary — Experience the Southern rock sounds of The Georgia Thunderbolts in an intimate setting.
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