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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Holiday Christmas Lights Train Experience

    Enjoy a festive 65-minute train ride filled with beautiful holiday lights at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.

    Thu, 12/26/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/27/24

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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.

    Sun, 12/29/24

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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.

    Tue, 12/31/24

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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.

    Sat, 1/11/25

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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.

    Fri, 1/17/25

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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.

    Sat, 1/18/25

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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.

    Wed, 1/22/25

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