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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hardy Elementary School in the Glass Farms neighborhood was selected for a community schoolyard initiative supported by Hamilton County’s $250,000 bond funds and a $50,000 USDA grant — students will begin designing a park this fall with construction set to start by late spring/early summer to offer year-round access for the local community. News Channel 9
- ➤ Downtown ice cream shops in Chattanooga are planning an ice cream crawl for this weekend that offers local residents a variety of sweet treats & prizes. Local 3 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett commended Detective Marty Dunn for stopping 58-year-old Dean Allen Martinez on May 28 from stealing high-voltage wiring from the former Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant—resulting in charges for aggravated criminal trespass, critical infrastructure vandalism, and theft of property. Local 3 News
- ➤ University of Tennessee at Chattanooga police allegedly found 32 images of child pornography on former student Gabriel Montesinos Corzo’s phone—examining less than 20% of its files—and he now faces a sexual exploitation of a minor charge after a judge signed a search warrant. Chattanooga Times Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Hamilton County school board denied the Tennessee Wildflower Public Charter School application because its academic plan, staffing, and financial concerns did not meet state standards. The board voted 10—0 on Thursday—allowing the school to appeal with the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission. Chattanooga Times Free Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Chattanooga businesses will host an ice cream crawl this weekend for National Ice Cream Day—visitors who scan a QR code when ordering a cone may win a $100 Chattanooga Express Card and other prizes. The event runs Friday through Sunday at six locations, including Clumpies Southside and Milk & Honey, and offers a fun way to cool off. Local 3 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A former pro athlete and his family broke ground on 42 tiny homes for Valentina Estates in Chattanooga on July 18th—mother Valentina Jones told her son Rashad that a backup plan is key since basketball is not a lasting career. Chattanooga Times Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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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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RC Airshow Over Summit Airfield 2025
9 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Summit Field — Free entry — Experience thrilling aerial stunts from top RC pilots at this annual airshow.
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