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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Widowed Parent Relief Project held its third annual Family Friendzy this weekend to give widowed parents in Knoxville fun activities and support in coping with loss. Founder Kelly Orrico said the event helped parents feel less alone and connect with neighbors ready to help. WVLT 8
- ➤ WVLT reported an outage at its tower that carries WBXX/CW Knoxville — this disruption has affected service on providers like over-the-air, Dish, Spectrum, and DirecTV and has taken down subchannels such as Story Television, Heroes and Icons and Dabl. Technicians are working to restore service, and additional updates are expected soon. WVLT 8
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville lawncare app GreenPal connects 65 local vendors with 3,000 customers to help homeowners get their lawns maintained. Local vendor Carlos Tapia said the app has doubled his regular client list over the three years he has used it. 10 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Ashley Barnhart-Martin from Dandridge pleaded guilty to one count of TennCare fraud & one count of theft of services on April 25, and she was sentenced to six years of unsupervised probation while ordered to pay over $21K in restitution and fees. 10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tate's School in Knoxville is rebuilding after a tornado in 2023 destroyed school buildings (more than 100 trees were leveled) and left the campus with extensive damage. 10 News
- ➤ Former Knoxville educator Lula Powell died earlier this week at 94—she worked in the local school system for over 40 years and was known as a strong advocate for higher education. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TDOT announced that upcoming repairs on I-75 in Campbell County will reduce traffic to one lane in each direction near Exit 134 at mile marker 133 beginning Sunday night and will continue until May 25—crews will work on the bridges over Better Chanee Road and the R.J. Corman Railroad while drivers are warned to expect delays. WVLT 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ One Knox played their first home match on Saturday at the new Covenant Health Park as fans filled the Old City for a lively pre-match festival with music and food. The game ended in a tie at 2—2 and the team remains undefeated this season. 6 News
- ➤ Knoxville native Elijah Young, a South-Doyle High School alum who played at Western Kentucky University after three seasons at Missouri, signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent on Sunday morning, his school said. 6 News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Wailers Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Bijou Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the 30th anniversary of 'Natural Mystic' with legendary reggae sounds.
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Midnite Hellion
6 PM - 12 AM — Open Chord Stage — $10 — Experience the thunderous sounds of heavy metal rock 'n roll with Midnite Hellion.
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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.
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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.
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Sanctus Real Concert
7-8:30 a.m. — Bijou Theatre — Experience the magic of a candlelit concert with Blue Violin and Sanctus Real.
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