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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A pickleball tournament raised funds for Smoky Mountain Service Dogs + the money will help provide a service dog for an injured veteran. WVLT 8
- ➤ Brenton Myers reunited with Loudon County first responders (LCSO, fire department, emergency services) on Thursday morning, six months after a severe crash in October that resulted in the loss of both his legs, as he and his wife MaKaylia expressed their gratitude and discussed how the incident changed their lives. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is searching for Natalie Smith, a 5'5" woman with brown hair and blue eyes who was last seen leaving her home on the 9000 block of Atlas Lane in West Knox County around 2:30 p.m. Friday—authorities ask anyone with information to call Major Crimes Detective C. Shuford at 865-215-2243. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Tennessee Theatre, stagehands work through the night to set up and tear down stages for live shows, ensuring the venue is ready for each performance—employing a team from IATSE Local 197 coordinated by Matt Cryah and Tim Burns. Their long hours support Knoxville’s growing entertainment scene. 10 News
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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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Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival
Southern Skies Music & Whiskey Festival returns to Downtown Knoxville on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Produced by Dogwood Arts and curated by the Dirty Guv’nahs. 2025 Lineup: Charley Crockett, The Dirty Guv’nahs, Willow Avalon, Devon Gilfillian, Southern Avenue, and Cruz Contreras & The Black Lillies.
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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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Kingdom of Giants Concert
7 PM - 1 AM — The Mill & Mine — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with Kingdom of Giants live in concert.
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Liliac Live Concert
7-9 p.m. — Open Chord Stage — General Admission $22.50, Meet & Greet $55 — Enjoy an electrifying live performance by Liliac with opening acts Platinum Moon.
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Spring Gala - For Such A Time As This
Together, we’ll celebrate the life-changing work happening both Behind the Walls and Beyond the Walls as we empower women to break cycles of addiction and incarceration through the love of Christ. Enjoy dinner, powerful testimonies, and an opportunity to partner with us in bringing light to dark places. Get Your Tickets Now!
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