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Monday, May 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Irreverent Warriors held a hike on May 11 to raise awareness for veteran suicide prevention+ the event brought local veterans and supporters together. WVLT 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A heavy fire coming from the roof of a Knoxville apartment building displaced more than 20 people—firefighters arrived on May 11 to control the blaze. WVLT 8
- ➤ A car crashed into Domino’s Pizza at 900 N. Broadway Saturday night as the driver said her brakes failed — she was cited for not having proof of insurance and no injuries were reported. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A teacher and coach at Greenback Public School (58-year-old Malcolm Gray Williams, Jr.) was arrested on May 7 on charges of sexual battery after allegedly inappropriately touching a custodian near the field house on April 25; he has since submitted a notice to retire effective immediately. WVLT 8
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 4.1 magnitude earthquake shook East Tennessee Saturday, and residents felt a strong tremor recorded by the sensitive Tuckaleechee Caverns seismograph (it struck 25 kilometers underground along old fault lines) while experts warned that aftershocks might follow. WVLT 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville's Office of Community Safety and Empowerment has partnered with VisionLED to help nonprofits serve disengaged 12- to 24-year-olds in three zip codes with high levels of opportunity youth — 37914, 37918, and 37921. The program trains staff in social-emotional skills and job training methods that will boost local employment, city officials said. Knoxville News Sentinel
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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
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Live Music with Gabriel Knows Everything
7-10 p.m. — Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus — Free entry — Enjoy a mix of folk, country, and R&B tunes from an emerging alternative singer-songwriter.
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Tillery's Hustle for Hope 5k
9 AM – 1 PM — Victor Ashe Park — Support local families battling childhood cancer through a fun and engaging 5k.
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All Ages Silent Disco
3-6 p.m. — Kern's Food Hall — $10-$15 — Dance to family-friendly tunes from Disney to Taylor Swift in a fun silent disco atmosphere.
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Visit Knoxville Open Qualifier
Monday Qualifier — 8 a.m. — Kahite Pro Shop — Entry Fee Applies — Compete for a chance to qualify for the Korn Ferry TOUR's Visit Knoxville Open.
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Saving Grace 5K Run
In-person event — Victor Ashe Park — Fundraising effort for local non-profit — Help raise funds while enjoying a run or walk.
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Pitch-A-Friend Networking Nights
7-10 p.m. — Maple Hall — $5 entry — Pitch your friend or mingle with fantastic singles at this fun networking event.
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Comedy Side Show Featuring Nick Murphy
11:30 PM – 1:30 AM — TAPestry Event Space at Barrelhouse — Cost Info Not Provided — Enjoy an evening of laughs with stand-up comedian Nick Murphy.
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