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Sunday, July 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga police arrested Julius Williams after he led officers on a foot chase during an assault and shoplifting call—he gave a fake name and was linked to 2012 crimes before being held in Hamilton County Jail. News Channel 9
- ➤ After four people were shot outside Tyner Community Center on July 12, Sgt. Randy Raulston joined a ride-along with Chattanooga police to patrol hot spots and respond to events where he stopped a vehicle for suspected DUI near Hamilton Place and helped manage traffic after a woman allegedly drove over Station Street barriers with a stolen car—he noted that even quiet nights can quickly turn chaotic. Chattanooga Times Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Bridgett M. Davis’s memoir Love, Rita is a tribute to her sister who died of lupus in 2000 and faced racism in her care. The book uses memories, letters, and interviews (published by Harper, 384 pages) to show the strength and challenges Rita faced (and why her story still matters). Chattanooga Times Free Press
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Researchers at Georgetown and Cornell developed a scale for financial mindfulness that links higher awareness and lower stress with better credit scores—tips like tracking spending and pausing before purchases can help—and the study shows that managing money mindfully may lead to smarter financial decisions. Chattanooga Times Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Last week, SEC preseason votes placed Texas+Georgia+Alabama in the top three even though their quarterbacks combined for only one league start, while teams like LSU, South Carolina and Florida rely on more experienced players and expect competitive games from Labor Day weekend until early December. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ UTC's football season begins on Aug. 30 at Memphis, and the defensive line faces major changes as key players graduated or transferred + new transfers and freshmen fill open spots. Coaches will watch closely to see how the mix of returners and fresh faces impacts the team this season. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ Eric Rivers, a former McCallie star, worked hard to become one of college football's best pass catchers after catching 62 passes and scoring 12 touchdowns at FIU, and he has now chosen to play for Georgia Tech in his senior season. He said his time at McCallie taught him to work hard and never give up — a lesson he plans to bring to the Yellow Jackets as they prepare for a strong season. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ The Times Free Press prep staff released a list of top defensive backs to watch this season + it highlights promising Chattanooga-area players as high school football nears kickoff. Chattanooga Times Free Press
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Bluegrass Jam with Randy Steele
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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
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Jonathan Scales Fourchestra Live Performance
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