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Friday, March 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of March.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville ad agency Tombras, led by Dooley Tombras, was named Ad Age Agency of the Year as it expanded its use of AI and attracted global clients while staying on Gay Street. The firm will open new offices and add more creative work — showing its commitment to local roots — as it grows internationally. Knoxville News Sentinel
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dogwood Arts is preparing for its 70th annual Dogwood Trails starting April 1 with over 90 miles of trails and new murals by local and regional artists. The event includes a ribbon cutting—planned for Holston Hills Community Park—and a mural workshop by Megan Lingerfelt from March 22 to March 28. 6 News
- ➤ A Knoxville nonprofit for the arts will display six new murals by local and regional artists at Maker Exchange downtown as part of its third annual Mural Workshop from March 22 to March 28—murals that will be on display until May—and it will help new artists work with experienced professionals like Megan Lingerfelt. 10 News
- ➤ Tramell Tillman, a 2014 UT graduate, spoke about his role as Seth Milchick in Apple TV's hit show Severance when its second season finale premiered Thursday at 9 p.m.—he said his school and work experiences helped him build a character who keeps order at Lumon Industries. WVLT 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would let public school teachers use students' legal names instead of their preferred names and pronouns. The bill passed the House Education Administration Subcommittee with five yes votes and one no—if enacted it would allow civil action against employees who use preferred names without parental consent. WVLT 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Helping Mamas in Knoxville fills decorative canvas bags with free period products to help girls who might miss school when they cannot afford them. Rep. Elaine Davis introduced HB39 to supply these products in high school bathrooms—if passed the plan will let the group focus on younger students. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knoxville postal workers rallied yesterday at the downtown post office and Weisgarber Road location to oppose plans to shift control of the post office to the Commerce Department — they warned that privatizing the service could lead to higher postage prices, slower deliveries, and cuts to workers' benefits. A local representative’s statement emphasized that improving mail service efficiency is essential for meeting the needs of Tennesseans. 10 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ No. 1 Tennessee baseball lost to ETSU 7-6 in extra innings on Tuesday—ending a 22-game win streak when ETSU’s game-tying and go-ahead homers led to the loss. The team traveled to Tuscaloosa for a three-game series against No. 12 Alabama that began Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. ET. 10 News
- ➤ In a Tennessee basketball NCAA Tournament game against Wofford, senior point guard Zakai Zeigler broke the career assist record with 716 assists—passing the record set by Johnny Darden from 1975 to 79. He had set the single-season record three games earlier in the SEC Tournament. 10 News
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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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"ISSUES IN YOUR TISSUES" Author Angel Howard Meet and Greet
Union Ave Books is excited to host a meet and greet for Angel Howard and Issues in Your Tissues. This free event will take place on March 22nd at from 11am to 1pm at our bookstore. Come meet Angel and get a signed copy of the book!
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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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Beth Gibbons Live
5-11 p.m. | Downtown Knoxville | Ticket prices vary | Enjoy a captivating performance by Beth Gibbons in a vibrant setting.
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Big Ears Festival: Jeremiah Chiu, Marta Sofia Honer, Across the Horizon Nights & Adam Rudolph - Friday Concert
This event features performances by various artists including Jeremiah Chiu and Adam Rudolph as part of the renowned Big Ears Festival in Knoxville.
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Sylvie Courvoisier Performance
8 PM - 2 AM | Bijou Theatre | Tickets available | Experience the unique blend of European chamber music and contemporary sounds from pianist-composer Sylvie Courvoisier.
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Lara Downes Concert
Experience a live performance by renowned pianist Lara Downes at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum.
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Cory Branan Concert
8-10 p.m. — Open Chord Stage — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful melodies of singer-songwriter Cory Branan in an intimate setting.
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Corb Lund & Hayes Carll Concert
7-9 p.m. — Bijou Theatre — VIP experience available — Enjoy a night of live music featuring Corb Lund and Hayes Carll.
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