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Saturday, May 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local creator Matthew Bounds posted a video calling for help as Knox Pride food pantry ran low on supplies after federal funding cuts. Donations came in quickly—about 30,000 lbs that helped cover three months' rent and will keep the center running through 2025. 10 News
- ➤ Sequoyah High student Kayla Couch from Madisonville died on May 22 after her second battle with brain cancer—her father, school counselors and Monroe County Emergency Services shared their sorrow and honored her courage—leaving a community that will deeply miss her. 6 News
- ➤ After Hurricane Helene flooded Poga on Jan. 7, 2025—destroying key bridges and a fire truck—the community began its recovery with temporary bridges donated by Troy Henry and road repairs on US Route 321 to reconnect Poga with Elizabethton. The Elk Mills-Poga Volunteer Fire Department also received donated trucks to replace lost equipment and support ongoing operations. Knoxville News Sentinel
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville police are looking for Richard Shaver—recently resigned as West High School coach—accused of multiple sex crimes. 10 News
- ➤ On Tuesday, May 20, a Knoxville man was arrested in Conecuh County, Alabama when police found a modified car battery hiding 15 pounds of suspected fentanyl (valued at $250,000) during a traffic stop; he is held on a $1 million bond as the investigation continues. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TDOT paused road construction-related lane closures for Memorial Day weekend to ease heavy holiday traffic from noon Friday, May 23 through 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 27—drivers may still face lane restrictions at long-term construction projects. 10 News
- ➤ TDOT has suspended interstate construction work that required lane closures from noon on May 23 until 6:00 a.m. on May 27 to ease traffic for Memorial Day weekend while some long-term closures remain in effect. Several streets in Sevierville and a stretch of Court Avenue are set to close for local events (7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on May 25 and 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on May 26) as AAA offered travel time advice with nearly 948,300 Tennesseans planning holiday trips. 6 News
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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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Brand New Box of Matches: Pickin' On Nature Concert
6-8 p.m. — Ijams Nature Center — $10 adults, $6 kids 6-12, free for kids 5 and under — Enjoy an evening of bluegrass music with Brand New Box of Matches and Cody Moneymaker and the Breadlosers.
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2025 Jimmy Hyams & Kenny Withers Golf Challenge
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM — Egwani Farms Golf Course — Fundraising event — Enjoy a day of golf to support adults with intellectual disabilities.
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