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Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A retired Union County resident, Dan Woodcock, started a plant stand at 740 Ailor Gap Road where he grows vegetables like tomatoes, zucchinis, and green beans using a simple off-grid hydroponics system—he teaches the method to his granddaughter Makinlee. 10 News
- ➤ Zoo Knoxville introduced six red wolf pups on Earth Day — the zoo said visitors can view the new arrivals during scheduled times. WVLT 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ At least one person died in a single-vehicle crash on Pellissippi Parkway near the Alcoa Highway off ramp in Blount County Tuesday morning — officers and firefighters worked at the scene to reconstruct the crash — and one westbound lane reopened around 10 a.m. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Deputy Charles 'Ray' Faircloth faces criminal charges for fatally shooting John Anthony Cox at a Harriman home on May 2 and is also charged with official misconduct—records show past colleagues raised discipline concerns during his time with Oak Ridge PD and other agencies, and his next court date is set for October. 10 News
- ➤ Knoxville police are searching for 13-year-old Brailey Carter who went missing from her Reynolds Street home on May 24 when she ran away at about 2 a.m.—she was last seen in all black at 10:30 p.m. 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the City Council approved two measures to expand school zone automated enforcement as part of its Vision Zero plan to reduce speeding and traffic injuries—noise cameras will be set up first with some speed cameras expected this fall based on traffic studies. 6 News
- ➤ On Tuesday, Knoxville City Council passed a $477.3 million budget that funds police, firefighters, affordable housing, a park makeover, and initiatives to prevent homelessness. The measure keeps the property tax rate unchanged and will allow for expanded traffic camera use and a redevelopment plan for Magnolia Avenue and Chilhowee Park — a workshop on the sales tax proposal is scheduled for next month. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knoxville Parks and Recreation is updating its master plan for the first time in 15 years and is asking residents to share their views by May 31—officials will gather input from public meetings, surveys, and outreach to guide park improvements before presenting the plan to city council. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knoxville City Council approved a redevelopment plan on May 27 to use tax money from the Magnolia corridor and Burlington to fund key infrastructure projects in long-neglected areas. The plan covers East Magnolia Avenue, parts of the Burlington neighborhood, and land near Chilhowee Park and the Knoxville Zoo — with projects including streetscape upgrades, sidewalks, and a new fire station set to begin this summer. Knoxville News Sentinel
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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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The Kingston Trio
7-11 p.m. — Old City Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Rediscover the timeless music of legendary folk icons The Kingston Trio.
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