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Monday, May 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 19th of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, a side-by-side vehicle fell off a trailer near Red Ash at Old Highway 63 around 5:45 p.m.—its operator was flown to the University of Tennessee Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, and about an hour later a four-wheeler crashed on Tower Road near the Cross Mountain trailhead, with the driver found unconscious and taken to the same hospital where recovery is expected. WVLT 8
- ➤ A 75-year-old man died Saturday after falling from a boat on Norris Lake—bystanders administered CPR before emergency crews transported him to Campbell County Medical Center—according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Christian Academy of Knoxville held its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony on May 17 + students received diplomas at the event in Knoxville. Knoxville News Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Cocke County have been repairing homes damaged by Hurricane Helene but now face uncertainty continuing repairs after property assessor Macie Reed said houses with substantial damage must have a build permit and an elevation certificate. Officials noted that some properties (39 are deemed substantially damaged) only require flood venting (instead of a full elevation) to meet county guidelines. WVLT 8
- ➤ Cocke County’s property assessor cleared up repair rules for homes damaged by Hurricane Helene flooding over recent months—homeowners now have clearer steps to follow as they fix their homes. WVLT 8
- ➤ Sevier Avenue uses a new traffic pattern near Island Home Avenue as part of an 18-month, $19.2 million streetscape project that began in January and will continue through summer, with the street and its businesses staying open during construction. City officials say flaggers will guide drivers during one-lane periods as work on a roundabout and underground utility upgrades progresses—supporting efforts to reconnect neighborhoods divided by the river. Knoxville News Sentinel
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee Softball beat Ohio State 5-0 in a game that moved the team into its third-straight Super Regional. They will host games in Knoxville starting May 22—paving their way to the Women’s College World Series. 10 News
- ➤ The University of Tennessee unveiled its new Smokey mascot, revealing for the first time that Connor Solsbee is the man behind the mask. WVLT 8
- ➤ Tennessee Baseball enters next week's SEC Tournament as the No. 8 seed and will receive a bye into the second round— it will play the winner of Tuesday's first-round game between 9 seed Alabama and 16 seed Missouri as the first pitch is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. CT on Wednesday. 10 News
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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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Syndicate Crown
9 AM - 12 PM — Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum — 2-Day Pass available — Experience a lively festival atmosphere with entertainment and activities.
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