Monday, December 23rd, 2024

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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Chattanooga Fire Department Captain George Turley, who served for 31 years, was honored at his funeral this week. Local 3 News
- ➤ Hamilton County's smaller police departments, including Collegedale and Signal Mountain, are enhancing transparency with the public by making policies and internal affairs reports more accessible. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ The Chatt Foundation opened its cold weather shelter on the year's longest night, offering refuge to those homeless and potentially saving lives amid freezing temperatures. Local 3 News
- ➤ McKamey Animal Center is hosting a unique bird adoption event on Monday, offering a variety of birds for adoption with fees based on their retail value. Local 3 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crashed into the patio of Niedlov's Cafe & Bakery in Chattanooga early Sunday, prompting a day of cleanup by staff, with the business scheduled to reopen Monday. Local 3 News
- ➤ A one-car crash on Birchwood Pike led to a fatal entrapment after the vehicle struck a utility pole, with speed being a potential factor. Chattanooga Times Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County School Superintendent Justin Robertson received a commendable evaluation score of 3.66 out of 5 from the school board, reflecting strong leadership and teamwork. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ Around a third of Hamilton County schools were assigned D or F grades based on the state of Tennessee's evaluation system. Chattanooga Times Free Press
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dec. 25, 1969, holds the record for the most Christmas snow in Chattanooga with 5.1 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chattanooga Times Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Signal Mountain names Matt Justice as the new town manager. Chattanooga Times Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
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Holiday Christmas Lights Train Experience
Enjoy a festive 65-minute train ride filled with beautiful holiday lights at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
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Forever Bluegrass Fridays at The Woodshop
Enjoy live bluegrass music every Friday evening at The Woodshop, featuring local and traveling musicians in an intimate setting.
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Adult Education Meeting at Christ Church Episcopal
This event offers a Christian education discussion that can be attended in person or virtually via Zoom.
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Gwen Hughes Live Performance
Gwen Hughes will be performing live at The Read House Hotel in Chattanooga on New Year's Eve.
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An Evening with Sean Dietrich
Sean Dietrich, a columnist and storyteller, shares insights on life in the American South at this engaging event.
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Chattacon 2025: A Celebration of Speculative Fiction
Chattacon offers a weekend of engaging panel discussions, art showcases, and gaming experiences centered around science fiction and fantasy in Chattanooga, TN.
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Athletic Championships: Chattanooga Nationals Cheerleading
The Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals 2025 is a two-day cheerleading competition taking place at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
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Wednesday Jazz at Barking Legs Theater
Barking Legs Theater hosts a weekly jazz event that features local artists and supports the Chattanooga music community since 2015.
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