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Saturday, March 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Viktoriia Kirik, who fled her country three years ago, is now contributing her skills to a flower shop in Knoxville. 10 News
- ➤ A Knoxville tattoo shop, Wicked Ink Tattoo & Body Piercing, is offering free and discounted cover-up services for hateful tattoos to help individuals reflect their personal growth. 10 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dolly Parton released a song in memory of her late husband, Carl Dean, who passed away at 82. WVLT 8
- ➤ Sundress Publications, a Knoxville-based nonprofit literary press, focuses on uplifting underrepresented voices through publishing and supporting writers with residencies and workshops at their Firefly Farms. Knoxville News Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The 36th annual Ijams River Rescue invites volunteers to clean up the south Knoxville area, offering outdoor activities across 17 sites with 250 available spots. WVLT 8
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Bert Bertelkamp, a prominent color analyst for the University of Tennessee’s men's basketball broadcasts, announces retirement after a 26-year career. 6 News
- ➤ The Knoxville Smokies, a Double-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, will have 27 fireworks nights during their inaugural season at Covenant Health Park, featuring a record-breaking number of displays and special promotions. Knoxville News Sentinel
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Race 3.21 for Down Syndrome Awareness
A fundraising event organized by the Down Syndrome Awareness Group to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Day with a race at West High School.
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Killer Queen Tribute Concert
Killer Queen is a highly acclaimed tribute band that brings the music and charisma of Freddie Mercury and Queen to life through energetic performances and meticulous attention to detail.
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Lawrence Live Performance
Siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence will showcase their unique songwriting style influenced by iconic musicians like Stevie Wonder and Randy Newman.
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Tennessee Volunteers Baseball vs. Florida Gators
The Tennessee Volunteers will compete against the Florida Gators in a baseball game held at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville, TN.
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Florida Gators vs. Tennessee Volunteers - College Baseball Match
Experience the college baseball showdown between the Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
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Basic Live Performance at Pilot Light
Basic will perform live at the Pilot Light venue in Knoxville, TN.
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Tennessee Volunteers vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Baseball Game
The Tennessee Volunteers baseball team will compete against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville.
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Scheherazade: A Musical Evening
This performance of 'Scheherazade' features works by Clyne, Schumann, and Rimsky-Korsakov under the direction of conductor Conner Gray Covington at the Tennessee Theatre.
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Alicia Harvey Concert
Alicia Harvey will be performing live at Smoky Mountain Brewery in Knoxville.
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New Market Train Wrecks Live Performance
Experience an evening of authentic honky-tonk music with Knoxville's local band, New Market Train Wrecks, featuring drinks and a lively atmosphere at the Birdhouse Neighborhood Center.
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