Daily
Knoxville
Sunday, April 27th, 2025
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Knoxville.
Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Former Knoxville educator and philanthropist Lula Powell passed away peacefully on April 22 at 94 after more than 40 years in the school system—she was the first female principal at Green Elementary School, and a homegoing celebration will be held on April 28 at Rogers Memorial Baptist Church at 4 p.m. 10 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Sevierville man Buddy Livesay was sentenced Friday to 10-year jail after a short police chase ended in a crash on Edington Road in South Knoxville on June 21st, 2024 - he fled on his motorcycle using a fake identity, was found with two handguns, and had a prior felony aggravated kidnapping conviction in Indiana. WVLT 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Christian Academy of Knoxville held its prom (April 26) at The Lighthouse in West Knoxville, where students celebrated the night; photos show them dressed up and enjoying the event. Knoxville News Sentinel
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The spotted lanternfly, an invasive species from Asia, has been seen this spring in Tennessee, and officials urge residents to photograph+report any sightings and to destroy any insects+egg masses to slow its spread. Knoxville News Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Sevier County and the cities of Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg and Pittman Center are joining with state and federal partners to create a Community Wildfire Protection Plan that will lower wildfire risk. Risk assessments will go on until mid-2025 + tailored action plans will be ready by fall with the final plan released early next year. 10 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 26, One Knoxville Soccer Club hosted its first home game at Covenant Health Park in the Old City. A block party on Central Street offered food, games, and live music—drawing local fans before the match. Knoxville News Sentinel
- ➤ Tennessee wide receiver Dont'e Thornton was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fourth round after leading the Vols with 661 receiving yards and 6 touchdown catches — he played in all 13 games last season and began his college career with the Oregon Ducks. 10 News
TRAVEL NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR Give yourself the gift of travel for just $1. Try Dollar Flight Club today and unlock deals up to 90% off—like Paris from $285 or Hawaii from $160. Hurry, this $1 offer ends in 24 hours. Dollar Flight Club
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Knoxville.
-
Knoxville Cheese Week
10:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. — 621 Lamar St, Knoxville, TN — Event costs vary by day — A week-long celebration of cheese with tastings, pairings, and classes focusing on Wisconsin cheeses and more.
-
Seun Kuti Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Bijou Theatre — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant energy of Afrobeat with Seun Kuti and Egypt 80.
-
Sesame Street Live!
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum — Family-friendly fun — Sing, dance, and play with Elmo and friends from Sesame Street.
-
Tennessee Lady Vols vs. Texas A&M Aggies
7:59 PM - 11:59 PM — Sherri Parker Lee Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Witness a thrilling collegiate showdown as the Lady Vols take on the Aggies in an exciting match.
-
That Mexican OT Concert
7-11 p.m. — Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center — All ages must purchase a ticket — Experience a vibrant live performance from That Mexican OT.
-
John Craigie Live Performance
7-9:30 p.m. — Bijou Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of soulful blues and folk music with John Craigie.
-
The Wailers Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Bijou Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Natural Mystic' with legendary reggae sounds.
-
Midnite Hellion
6 PM - 12 AM — Open Chord Stage — $10 — Experience the thunderous sounds of heavy metal rock 'n roll with Midnite Hellion.
-
Grateful Shred Concert
6:30-9 p.m. — Bijou Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the laid-back vibes of Grateful Shred, a Los Angeles band channeling the essence of the Grateful Dead.
-
Sunny Sweeney Live
7-11 p.m. — Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria — Check for ticket prices — Experience the genre-bending sounds of singer-songwriter Sunny Sweeney with her latest work, Married Alone.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Make your holiday travel happen with $1 today
Give yourself the gift of travel this holiday season—for just $1. Try Dollar Flight Club for just $1 today and unlock flight deals that save you up to 90% on trips for you, your friends, and your family. Whether you’re dreaming of a cozy holiday getaway or a big adventure abroad, they'll send deals tailored to your home airports straight to your inbox. Think roundtrip to Paris from $285, Hawaii from $160, Tokyo from $455, and more. But hurry— this $1 offer ends in 24 hours. Start traveling smarter today.
Try for $1.
Supporting our sponsors is one of the best ways to support Daily Knoxville.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Knoxville
Welcome to the Daily Knoxville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Knoxville, Tennessee community. If you like the Daily Knoxville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Knoxville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Knoxville and across Tennessee. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Knoxville
A free Knoxville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailyknoxville.com/sitemap