Wednesday, February 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ XUL Beer announces expansion to a new location, highlighted by a fully functional taproom for private events. 10 News
- ➤ Knoxville Children's Theatre has acquired the historic Foundry near World's Fair Park, planning a $12 million renovation to establish a new venue with a main stage and additional rooms for educational purposes. 10 News
- ➤ A local organization advocates for increased funding to address homelessness, highlighting the necessity of community support. 10 News
- ➤ Knoxville police officers were awarded Meritorious Service Medals for safely handling a dynamite discovery at a recycling center. 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Transportation and the Tennessee Highway Patrol are preparing roads and highways for winter weather with salt and brine trucks, especially focusing on bridges and underpasses. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville City Council has approved an additional $100K towards a contract with a consulting firm for steps to reopen the Gay Street Bridge for pedestrian use. 10 News
- ➤ Sheriff Tom Spangler apologized for the involvement of two uncertified appointees in a Knox County raid, following a state investigation sparked by Knox News reports. Knoxville News Sentinel
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Ty Myers Live at The Mill & Mine
Ty Myers will perform live at The Mill & Mine in Knoxville, offering an evening of music entertainment.
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Rusty Steel Live Performance
Rusty Steel will perform live at Twisted Mike's Tap Room in Knoxville, offering a night of music and entertainment.
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KB Concert at Thompson-Boling Arena
KB will perform live at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, providing an evening of engaging music and entertainment.
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Tennessee Volunteers vs. Samford University Bulldogs Baseball Game
The Tennessee Volunteers Baseball team is set to compete against the Samford University Bulldogs at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville.
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June Star Concert
June Star will be performing live at Preservation Pub in Knoxville, showcasing their musical talents.
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June Star Concert at WDVX
June Star will perform live at WDVX in Knoxville, offering an engaging musical experience for attendees.
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Radford Highlanders vs. Tennessee Lady Vols Softball Game
The Tennessee Lady Vols softball team will face off against the Radford Highlanders at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, offering free parking and gate access one hour before the game.
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Chris Marshall Live at Open Chord Stage
Chris Marshall will perform live at the Open Chord Music venue in Knoxville.
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Girls Inc. Frostbite Fest Featuring Local Artists
The Girls Inc. Frostbite Fest showcases performances by local artists Jada's Priest, 40 Rounds, Jada Blade, and Grace Rich at the Open Chord Stage.
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Heart Breaker: A Tribute to Pat Benatar
Experience the music of Pat Benatar with Heart Breaker, America's premier tribute band, performing live at The Open Chord in Knoxville.
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