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Sunday, May 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Knoxville restaurant collected donations—blankets, sleeping bags, gloves, and hot food—for residents affected by the tornado that killed at least 21 people Friday evening in southern Kentucky; donations were accepted at 159 N. Peters Road until 3 p.m. Saturday. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knox News in Knoxville earned 39 awards in 2024 from the Society of Professional Journalists Golden Press Card Awards, including 21 first place honors for categories like Hurricane Helene coverage and investigative reporting (investigative reporter Tyler Whetstone won his third Horace V. Wells Jr. Community Service Award in four years). This recognition marks the highest number of awards for any newsroom in East Tennessee. Knoxville News Sentinel
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Teen girls riding an inflatable raft down Cane Creek at Fall Creek Falls State Park were rescued after the raft hit a rock and threw them from it; one girl was injured and rescue teams used a rope system+ to haul her safely over a steep embankment before EMS transported her to a hospital. WVLT 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Parents reported problems with the Tennessee private school voucher program when some received confirmation emails with incorrect names or none at all after applying at noon May 15 for the 2025-26 school year. The Department of Education said a temporary email server glitch was fixed+ all personal information remains secure. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knoxville Catholic High School held its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony (May 16) at Blaine Stadium in Knoxville, where photos captured students celebrating and remarks from school officials. Knoxville News Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee visited over 700 soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard's 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment (primarily from its 2nd Squadron) in Kuwait on May 16, and they thanked the troops for their service during the year-long deployment under Operation Spartan Shield. WVLT 8
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee softball beat Ohio State by a score of 4 to 2 at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Saturday — the win sends the Lady Vols to their 19th Regional Final where they will play the winner of game five today at noon. 10 News
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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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LOS ACOSTA & LOS ELEGANTES DE JEREZ Concert
9-10 p.m. — Knoxville Coliseum — Tickets available on Ticketón — Experience an electrifying night of regional music with two leading bands in a festive atmosphere.
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Four Leaf Peat
7-11 p.m. — Bijou Theatre — Cost Info — Experience a thrilling blend of Celtic, Eastern European, and Appalachian roots music with Scythian's energetic performance.
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Knoxville Smokies Baseball Game
7-9:30 p.m. — Covenant Health Park — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of minor league baseball as the Knoxville Smokies take on the Birmingham Barons.
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Knoxville Smokies vs. Birmingham Barons
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Covenant Health Park — Ticket prices vary — Witness an exciting matchup between the Smokies and the Barons in a thrilling baseball game.
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Summer Love Speed Dating for Knoxville Singles
7-8:30 p.m. — Maple Hall — $30 — Experience face-to-face connections and fun with local singles aged 35-50.
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Aaron Carter Live Performance
9 PM - 3 AM — Local Smokey — Cost not specified — Experience the rising star of Nashville's music scene in an intimate venue setting.
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