Monday, March 24th, 2025

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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 24th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jesse James, a Hartford native, reflected on six months since Hurricane Helene swept through East Tennessee and said she helped rebuild her community—volunteering at her local cafe, organizing food drives and clothing donations—and will continue listening for needs even when neighbors do not ask for help. 10 News
- ➤ Knoxville Dragway held its 4th annual ‘Race against the PoPo’ where local drivers raced volunteer police officers to raise funds for Detective Andrew Woods—who is battling cancer—and build closer ties with the community. WVLT 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jonas Brothers will perform in Knoxville at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center on Nov.4 as part of their Jonas20: Living the Dream tour—marking their 20-year journey from small mall shows to headlining stadiums. The artist presale will begin on March 27 at 10 a.m. and general ticket sales will open on March 28 at 10 a.m. WVLT 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher Stormie Adkins from Claxton Elementary won runner-up and viewer’s choice in ORAU’s 2025 Extreme Classroom Makeover Competition, earning $7,500 for new technology to help students—especially those who do not speak English—connect better in class. WVLT 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rural Metro said shortly after 5 p.m. (local time) that crews fought a 5-acre wildfire in the Halls community of Knox County, and officials confirmed the blaze was contained (fire was brought under control). WVLT 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee has added Saturday appointments at 14 Driver Services Centers to help residents get their REAL IDs before the May 7 deadline needed for boarding domestic flights and accessing federal locations. Some East Tennessee centers (five in total) offer these times, and drivers must show a valid Tennessee license (or ID) when they apply. Knoxville News Sentinel
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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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Comedy Night with Jeff Arcuri
7-9 p.m. — Tennessee Theatre — Check for ticket prices — Experience the humor of Jeff Arcuri, hailed as 'a joke machine' by The Chicago Tribune.
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Masta Killa Concert in Knoxville
10 PM – 1 AM — Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying performance from Wu-Tang Clan member Masta Killa.
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Knoxville Ice Bears vs. Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs
7:05-11:05 p.m. — Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting ice hockey match as the Ice Bears face off against the Rail Yard Dawgs.
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