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Tuesday, March 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of March.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Knoxville man is facing felony charges after he broke into a home and fired at a woman Friday around 11 p.m. near Thomas Street—he stole $10,000 and a shotgun— police said. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knoxville police reported a 16-year-old was fatally shot early Monday morning on the 2500 block of Louise Avenue—officers found shell casings at the scene and are continuing their investigation for a suspect. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knox County DA Charme Allen reported that the 313 Initiative—launched in December 2022 by state and federal law enforcement with Michigan—has resulted in the seizure of 145.91 pounds of meth, 83.97 pounds of fentanyl and heroin, 7.5 pounds of cocaine, thousands of dosage units of MDMA and prescription pills, $794,057 and 251 guns across 453 arrests, and said the program helped reduce overdose deaths in Knox County from 485 in 2023 to 301 in 2024. WVLT 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Knoxville will host the four-day Big Ears Festival from March 27 to March 30. Nearly 200 performances, film screenings beginning March 26, pop-up events and workshops are planned at historic theaters, churches and galleries—tickets sold out as of March 24. 10 News
- ➤ Ijams Nature Center is hosting an exhibit that brings together art and environmental conservation — the display shows how creative works can focus on protecting nature. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TDOT announced that construction on Alcoa Highway caused rolling roadblocks from March 24 through Saturday between Woodson Drive and Cherokee Trail from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crews will also flag the ramp at Cherokee Trail along Medical Center Way, and drivers are advised to plan for longer commutes — each roadblock lasts 20 minutes. WVLT 8
- ➤ Fourteen dogs with Knox County Sheriff's Office are set to receive bullet and stab-proof vests donated by Vested Interest in K9s—Inc. The vests will be delivered within ten weeks and one vest will mark the memory of Tucker Blakely sponsored by Lisa King. 6 News
- ➤ Knoxville has switched from parking meters to a ParkMobile system that uses QR codes and an app in downtown, Old City and Fort Sanders. The city raised rates to $2 per hour in two-hour zones and will start issuing tickets on March 28 — drivers can get discount parking vouchers by proving income eligibility — so residents must check the app for time limits and costs. Knoxville News Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Johnny Bullock, 62, of Caryville is seeking a new kidney after his brother’s donation lasted 28 years and he is now on dialysis three days a week—his sons cannot donate due to a history of kidney stones, and anyone interested is asked to contact living donor coordinator Larry Martin at 865-305-5340. 10 News
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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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Experience Hendrix Tribute Concert
7 PM-1 AM — Tennessee Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the legendary Jimi Hendrix with an all-star tribute concert featuring outstanding musical performances.
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