Wednesday, December 25th, 2024

Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Chattanooga.
Good morning, Chattanooga. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Chattanooga area offers a variety of activities this weekend, including ice skating, a haunted house event, and various holiday-themed exhibits around the city. Chattanooga Times Free Press
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An officer-involved shooting occurred behind the Red Owl Coffee Company on East Brainerd Road, involving a suspect armed with a knife and resulting in the suspect's hospitalization; the officers involved are on administrative leave. Local 3 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Eastdale Village Community United Methodist Church to host its 21st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Dec. 28, highlighting cultural principles and unity. Local 3 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Tennessee bill sponsored by Senator Todd Gardenhire and Representative Dan Howell aims to mandate local school boards to create policies for students to turn off and stow wireless devices during school hours, with exceptions for educational or health reasons, effective from the 2025-2026 school year. News Channel 9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Parts of Southeast Tennessee, including Rhea County, face extreme drought, with the area's annual rainfall significantly below average. Chattanooga Times Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hamilton County officials request a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging negligence in providing medical care to Timothy Burt, who died in custody. Chattanooga Times Free Press
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent Campus, staff voluntarily work on Christmas to provide a festive and comforting experience for hospitalised children. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ The Hamilton, Catoosa, and Walker County health departments' recent inspections reveal a range of scores from 66 to 100 for food service establishments, emphasizing the importance of food safety standards. Chattanooga Times Free Press
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Dub's Place, a 1950s-era diner in Red Bank, continues to be a cherished local staple, offering a nostalgic menu highlighted by its famous crumble burger. Chattanooga Times Free Press
- ➤ ACE Hardware offers advice on preventing pipe bursts in freezing temperatures by keeping water moving and pipes insulated. News Channel 9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR This compact, easy-to-use rangefinder is packed with features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a USB-C rechargeable battery. Lightweight and accurate, it’s a great choice for casual or beginner golfers looking for reliable performance. The Buy
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Chattanooga.
-
Holiday Christmas Lights Train Experience
Enjoy a festive 65-minute train ride filled with beautiful holiday lights at the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.
-
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.
-
Adult Education Meeting at Christ Church Episcopal
This event offers a Christian education discussion that can be attended in person or virtually via Zoom.
-
Gwen Hughes Live Performance
Gwen Hughes will be performing live at The Read House Hotel in Chattanooga on New Year's Eve.
-
An Evening with Sean Dietrich
Sean Dietrich, a columnist and storyteller, shares insights on life in the American South at this engaging event.
-
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.
-
Athletic Championships: Chattanooga Nationals Cheerleading
The Athletic Championships Chattanooga Nationals 2025 is a two-day cheerleading competition taking place at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
-
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.
-
Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Queen
Experience a magical live concert featuring classic Queen songs performed under candlelight at The Hotel Chalet.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

A Budget-Friendly Golf Rangefinder with Premium Features
The REVASRI NK‑1000 rangefinder is a surprisingly capable option for golfers who want accuracy without spending a fortune.
Priced under $50, it includes features like slope adjustment, flag-lock with vibration feedback, and a rechargeable USB-C battery. Plus, it’s compact and lightweight, easily locks onto targets, and seamlessly switches between yards and meters. It’s a great pick for casual or new golfers looking for reliable performance at a wallet-friendly price point.
Bonus: Shop more top-rated and best-selling golf products.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Chattanooga.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club.
~ Jack London
About Daily Chattanooga
Welcome to the Daily Chattanooga, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Chattanooga, Tennessee community. If you like the Daily Chattanooga, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Chattanooga.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Chattanooga and across Tennessee. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Chattanooga
A free Chattanooga community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.

© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailychattanooga.com/sitemap