Wednesday, March 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 12th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boyd Sports and the City of Knoxville announced a parking plan for Covenant Health Park, allocating over 1,000 spaces and shuttles for the new stadium. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knoxville, Tennessee, is actively addressing pothole repairs, with over 2,000 fixed since October, utilizing the My Knoxville app for public reporting and aiming for a 48-hour repair window to enhance road safety. 10 News
- ➤ Knoxville is set to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with a parade, the Knox Shamrock Fest, and the Lucky Kidney Run despite the forecasted rain. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Joe McHale, recently hired as Knoxville Police Department's Deputy Chief, is involved in an ongoing lawsuit from his tenure in Iowa for how he handled a sexual harassment investigation, but Chief Paul Noel defends the vetting process and McHale's qualifications. Knoxville News Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In Knoxville, an AI program is being used at Mosaic Breast Imaging to enhance the detection of breast cancer by identifying patterns missed by traditional mammograms, leading to early diagnosis for patients like Linda Meyers. 10 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Braves Country Road Trip kicks off in Knoxville, offering fans giveaways and interactive experiences at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on March 15. WVLT 8
- ➤ The Knoxville Ice Bears are set to host the Peoria Rivermen, the top-ranked team in the SPHL, on Friday and Saturday with themed events each night. WVLT 8
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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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Drivin 'n Cryin with LB & Honey
Drivin 'n Cryin will perform live at the Bijou Theatre, supported by LB & Honey, offering a unique musical experience that blends different genres.
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Evening with Shamarr Allen
8 PM - 12 AM | Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria | Not specified | Enjoy a night of soulful tunes from the acclaimed emerging artist Shamarr Allen.
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