Tuesday, December 24th, 2024

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Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Chattanooga Zoo plans to expand its meerkat encounter offerings next year. Local 3 News
- ➤ A watermain break at Shallowford Road and Tunnel Blvd in Chattanooga leads to the closure of the intersection for repairs, with Tennessee American Water aiming to maintain traffic flow. News Channel 9
- ➤ The Forgotten Child Fund is set to deliver toys to needy families this Christmas Eve, involving volunteers and community engagement in Chattanooga, Tennessee. News Channel 9
- ➤ Chattanooga's TV stations raised over $2,100 for the Salvation Army in the Annual Battle of the Bells to support local community needs. Local 3 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Four juveniles in Chattanooga were charged after breaking into cars, leading police on a chase, and being found with a stolen vehicle and firearm. News Channel 9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ President Joe Biden commuted the sentence of Rejon Taylor, an Atlanta man convicted of murder in Chattanooga's first federal death penalty case, to life without the possibility of parole. Chattanooga Times Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. J.A. Dorizas offers advice on preventing falls in winter by wearing appropriate footwear, adjusting walking techniques, and improving physical fitness. Chattanooga Times Free Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ AAA predicts 90% of holiday travelers, about 107 million people, will drive to their destinations, with traffic peaking due to Christmas falling on a Wednesday, advising the best travel times to avoid congestion. Local 3 News
- ➤ The Chattanooga Zoo offers unique wild encounters with meerkats and plans to expand the experience to include more animals by 2025. Local 3 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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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen
Experience a magical live concert featuring classic Queen songs performed under candlelight at The Hotel Chalet.
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