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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Morgan County Sheriff's Deputy Charles Faircloth, 56, was indicted on charges of criminally negligent homicide and official misconduct after he fatally shot 28-year-old John Cox on May 2nd while responding to a burglary at the 300 block of Ray Cross Road in Harriman — he surrendered at Loudon County Jail on Tuesday and is set for arraignment on May 27th. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Museum of Appalachia will host hourly anvil shoots on July 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., launching 200-pound anvils with gunpowder. The event will also feature demonstrations of traditional skills—blacksmithing, broom-making, and sawmilling—to honor Independence Day. WVLT 8
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Rafting companies in Hartford are gearing up for a busy weekend of tourism—the first since Hurricane Helene devastated the area nearly 8 months ago—after rebuilding guest facilities, though they are waiting for Interstate 40 repairs between Tennessee and North Carolina to be completed before fully returning to normal operations. This move marks a key step in reviving local tourism and supporting the area's economic recovery. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ More than 38,000 families have applied for the universal school voucher program - it lets them use taxpayer dollars for private school education. 10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Severe weather is forecast in East Tennessee and local residents are urged to follow safety measures—seek low, interior shelter away from windows, clear the area, and prepare an emergency kit—because storms could bring winds up to 58 mph, quarter-sized hail, and tornado risks. Residents in mobile homes are advised to move to a sturdy building if possible. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville’s two city-run pools — Inskip Pool and Ed Cothren Pool — will open Saturday, May 24, with set hours and a $5 admission fee while the city seeks lifeguards and water safety instructors for the summer season. WVLT 8
- ➤ TVA submitted a permit application for the nation’s first small modular reactor at the Clinch River site near Oak Ridge using GE Vernova Hitachi Nuclear Energy’s BWRX-300 technology. TVA is working with industry partners and will apply for an $800 million DOE grant to help build low-carbon power. 10 News
- ➤ Residents in East Tennessee can sign up for emergency alerts to get the latest information during severe storms, tornadoes and other emergencies. Local agencies offer sign-ups online and through mobile apps + some alerts require creating an account. 10 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee's point guard Zakai Zeigler filed a federal lawsuit against the NCAA Tuesday to challenge his play eligibility for the 2025-26 college basketball season — he seeks a court ruling to allow him to compete next season. WVLT 8
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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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The Bread of Life (BOL) Store - Grand Opening
The BOL store- a community comprehensive food pantry. Food for body and soul. No cost. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2pm to 6pm, 8833 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN
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Emblem3 Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Open Chord Stage — VIP access available — Party with EMBLEM3 and live like a rockstar all night long.
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