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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Upcoming construction projects across East Tennessee will lead to road closures and potential traffic disruptions from January 24 to 29, including a two-week closure of Old Highway 68 in Madisonville for sewer line installation.  6 News

CRIME NEWS

  • The University of Tennessee Police Department alerts parents about scam calls requesting money for fake bail payments, emphasizing such requests are not from them.  WVLT 8

CULTURE NEWS

  • The ancestral home of Beauford Delaney, a renowned Knoxville-born artist, is being renovated into a museum by the Beck Cultural Exchange Center to honor his legacy and family.  Knoxville News Sentinel

EDUCATION NEWS

  • University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd aims to secure a bonding authority for the university to finance its $3.5 billion backlog in construction projects and facilitate growth, alongside other strategic initiatives for 2025.  10 News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the family of David Batts, whose death after a brief jail stay at Roger D. Wilson Detention Facility involves controversy over the circumstances and medical findings leading to his passing.  Knoxville News Sentinel

HEALTH NEWS

  • The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine temporarily halts the treatment of wild birds to prevent the spread of bird flu.  6 News

SPORTS NEWS

  • The basketball game between No. 17 Tennessee and No. 7 Texas has been rescheduled to 8 p.m. EST at the Moody Center and will be televised by ESPN, after scheduling changes due to Winter Storm Enzo.  10 News
  • The University of Tennessee has extended Tim Banks' contract as defensive coordinator through January 2028, increasing his annual compensation to $2.15 million.  10 News

EVENTS

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  • Knoxville Symphony Orchestra: Mozart & More

    Experience a performance by the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra featuring works by Mozart at the Bijou Theatre.

    Sun, 1/26/25

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  • Tennessee Lady Volunteers vs. South Carolina Gamecocks Women's Basketball Game

    The Tennessee Lady Volunteers will compete against the University of South Carolina Gamecocks in a women's basketball match at Thompson-Boling Arena.

    Mon, 1/27/25

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  • Knoxville Bitcoin Meetup

    The Knoxville Bitcoin Meetup invites participants to discuss Bitcoin while enjoying food and drinks in a relaxed setting.

    Tue, 1/28/25

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  • Tinca Tinca Concert at Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus

    Tinca Tinca will perform live at Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus in Knoxville on January 29, 2025.

    Wed, 1/29/25

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  • AHEE Concert in Knoxville

    Chris Adams, known as AHEE, will perform a multi-genre concert at Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus for attendees aged 18 and over.

    Fri, 1/31/25

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  • Florida Gators vs. Tennessee Vols Men's Basketball

    The Tennessee Volunteers will host the Florida Gators in a men's basketball game at the Thompson-Boling Arena.

    Sat, 2/1/25

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  • Remembering Balloons: An Intergenerational Tale

    This event presents a heartwarming story focused on the importance of sharing memories and the challenges of memory loss across generations.

    Sun, 2/2/25

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  • Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Concert in Knoxville

    Concertmaster William Shaub presents two delightful works by Schubert and Mozart, along with Grieg's Holberg Suite, at the Knoxville Museum of Art.

    Wed, 2/5/25

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  • Robert Jon and The Wreck Live Concert

    Southern California's Robert Jon & The Wreck bring their signature Southern Rock style to the Bijou Theatre, showcasing powerful songs and electrifying guitar solos.

    Thu, 2/6/25

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  • Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show

    The Dogwood Arts House & Garden Show features over 10,000 sq. ft. of gardens, local art, and expert DIY demonstrations for home and garden enthusiasts.

    Fri, 2/7/25

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