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Thursday, May 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 22nd of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ McGhee Tyson Airport announced on Wednesday that Allegiant will add nonstop flights in the fall to Memphis and Key West—Memphis flights begin September 4 and Key West flights start October 3. WVLT 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Dollywood is offering Sevier County Days with $5 tickets for county residents and employees at Dollywood from June 9 to 15 and at Splash Country from June 2 to 8 — shoppers must show a county ID or paycheck stub. Splash Country also launches its new School’s Out! promotion from May 23 to June 8, giving any kid a $29.95 ticket with a report card, while all proceeds support local nonprofits. WVLT 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Knox County Schools removed 65 additional books from school library shelves on Wednesday as part of the Age-Appropriate Materials Act, which restricts materials with nudity, sexual content, or violence—adding to 48 previously removed titles for a total of 113 books. The law still allows these materials to be used in class instruction. 10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has stopped sending black bears to Appalachian Bear Rescue after 16 bears died from pneumonia or were euthanized in 2023 and 2024—agency staff are working with the rescue to improve pen sanitation and set up a new operating agreement. The rescue group said it is ready to accept bear cubs needing care once the changes are approved. Knoxville News Sentinel
- ➤ Crews from the National Weather Service surveyed damage from Tuesday night’s storm in East Tennessee—one team checked Cumberland County where a building was destroyed while another inspected damage in Montgomery, Roane, Anderson, Morgan and northern Bledsoe counties amid reports of downed trees and power lines. 10 News
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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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