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Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Bald River Falls is set to reopen in Tellico Plains, bringing hope to nearby businesses. Crews built a new bridge + restored access for visitors. 10 News
- ➤ On Thursday, Hardin Valley Middle School students and staff held their annual Eclipse Ball to raise money for the American Heart Association during a lunar eclipse. The event featured a game that combined pickleball and tennis — along with a costume contest — to highlight the school’s core values of service, ownership, achievement and respect. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ South College enrolled over 1,000 students in its innovative competency-based program that lets learners set their own pace— the program president explained the system works like a buffet where each student chooses their own path. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville will use $400,000 from drug settlement funds—dividing it among the police, a nonprofit, and the fire department—to fight opioid abuse and illegal drug activity. The police will use $300,000 to get a new surveillance van and upgrade anti-drug tools, while the nonprofit and fire department will invest in community programs and better emergency care. Knoxville News Sentinel
- ➤ The Tennessee Valley Authority is replacing the old Kingston coal plant in Roane County with a new energy complex that will run on natural gas by 2027 and add battery storage by 2029—designed to power about 900,000 homes. TVA is now seeking a developer for the battery system as it phases out the coal plant that has operated since 1955. Knoxville News Sentinel
- ➤ The Ink of Hope Act waits for Gov. Bill Lee’s signature. The bill would require tattoo artists to complete one hour of human trafficking training—helping them spot when tattoos are used to brand trafficking victims. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knox County Commissioner Larsen Jay kicked off his mayoral campaign on Thursday at Bridgewater Place Event Center at 5 p.m. He is running to replace Mayor Glenn Jacobs whose term ends in 2026—Jay’s disclosure shows he has $286,955 on hand and the primary is set for May 5. 10 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Heritage Lady Mountaineers beat Portland 60—36 at Middle Tennessee State University on Thursday, marking the first time since 1997 that Heritage advanced past the first tournament round. They will face South Gibson in the Class 3A semifinals on Friday at 5 p.m. WVLT 8
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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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Banff Mountain Film Festival
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Bijou Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience thrilling adventure films showcasing extreme journeys and captivating cinematography.
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Banff Mountain Film Festival
7:00-8:30 p.m. | Bijou Theatre | Ticketed event | Experience thrilling films showcasing extreme adventures and stunning cinematography.
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