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Sunday, May 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 25th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ This Memorial Day weekend, volunteers at Knoxville National Cemetery are placing American flags on 8,400 veterans’ graves to honor those who gave their lives for freedom. The event serves as a somber reminder—freedom is not free—and helps the community remember past sacrifices. WVLT 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Rural Metro Fire responded at 2:45 a.m. Saturday to a house fire on the 1700 block of Woodson Drive in South Knox County — rescuing a cat while ensuring occupants were safe and quickly putting out the flames. WVLT 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were charged after a crash at 12:06 a.m. on I-75 in Monroe County on Friday — a 1997 Ford Mustang lost control while passing a commercial vehicle near mile marker 65 and hit a Nissan Frontier that overturned and injured its driver — with Eddie Fox, 28, charged with vehicular assault and driving on a revoked license while the 26-year-old passenger was charged with accessory after the fact. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ American flags will be placed on nearly 8,000 veterans’ gravestones at East Tennessee Veterans Cemetery over the weekend—honoring the sacrifice of those who did not make it home. WVLT 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Anderson County Career and Technical Center received a new virtual reality simulator earlier this year that is used to teach real-life skills. Enrollment for next year's classes has already filled up + showing the high demand for this training. 10 News
- ➤ Students at Anderson County Career and Technical Center learned to operate a Caterpillar bulldozer in a virtual setting after the school received the simulator earlier this year; class enrollment for next school year is already full — several students are now using these skills to get construction jobs. 10 News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ The Federal Trade Commission reported that Tennesseans lost over $23 million to investment scams during the first quarter and the Better Business Bureau noted that many victims lost about $5,000 on average. Officials ask residents to report such scams—steps that may help stop further losses. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency urged boaters to follow safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend after eight fatal boating incidents occurred in 2025. The agency said boaters should take a safety course, check equipment, make a float plan, wear life jackets, and avoid alcohol so everyone stays safe on the water. WVLT 8
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Tennessee softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens broke her own record on Saturday in Knoxville when she threw a 79.4 mph pitch in game 2 of the Super Regionals against Nebraska—she had set her previous mark at 78.2 mph. 10 News
- ➤ Farragut baseball won its fourth straight 4A state championship on May 24 with an 11 to 3 win over Clarksville in Murfreesboro. The team earned a 14th state title in program history after a big sixth inning — Brazton Tye hit a grand slam and Owen Stelzer made a two-run double. 10 News
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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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Desi Banks Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-8:30 p.m. — Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum — Ticket info varies — Enjoy an evening with Desi Banks, a multifaceted entertainer known for his wit and creativity.
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