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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Beardsley Farm in Knoxville, which produces over 65,000 pounds of food a year, cut its staff from 10 to 5 after federal cuts to AmeriCorps grants — most of the remaining workers are AmeriCorps alums. The funding cuts placed 85% of the local AmeriCorps workforce on leave in April — affecting gardeners, grocery recipients and school programs. 6 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A serious crash on Norris Freeway Tuesday afternoon near Mountain Road in Anderson County claimed one life and injured another, and Highway 441 remained closed as the Tennessee Highway Patrol and Anderson County Sheriff’s Office investigated—drivers were asked to seek alternate routes. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Knox County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people tied to drug sales in the Magnolia area Monday after detectives followed a white Chrysler Pacifica, and one suspect (Melvin Taylor) said he came from Detroit with drugs. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knoxville police closed N. Broadway at Atlantic Avenue around 11 a.m. yesterday after a man was hit and killed by a car—police said the driver remained at the scene—and it marked the second pedestrian incident in that area in two weeks following an April 12 crash. WVLT 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, Knoxville hosts events such as Mysterious Mosses Talk at the Botanical Garden and Beer and Blooms at Muse Knoxville. Later this week, residents will enjoy the Outlandish Adventure Festival at Ijams Nature Center, Sheep Shearing Days at the Museum of Appalachia, and ArabFest at Market Square — a week full of local activities — offering ample choices for all. 10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Knoxville school is kicking off its annual Bike Week event to encourage students to get outdoors and be active. Organizers say the event will help young riders learn cycling skills and safety awareness + promote a healthy lifestyle. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville city council approved a new budget and new plans for affordable housing—funded by private dollars—and discussed steps to prevent violence in the community. 10 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ All4Knox held its first Recovery Housing and Resource Fair at the LT Ross Building on Western Avenue on April 30th to show local residents available addiction recovery resources. Knox County Health Department official Sharena Cathey said the event was meant to help people navigate local support options—services provided by several programs—to make accessing treatment easier. WVLT 8
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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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Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. — World’s Fair Park Performance Lawn — Tickets on sale now — Celebrate Knoxville's music and community with performances by top artists including Southern Avenue and The Dirty Guv’nahs.
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Coheed And Cambria + Mastodon
6-10 p.m. — Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience groundbreaking music with Coheed and Cambria and Mastodon on The Infinite Arc Tour.
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Beartooth Concert
6-8 p.m. — The Mill & Mine — Ticket prices vary — Experience the life-changing music of Beartooth with their devastating riffs and catchy hooks.
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