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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • A Knoxville church—E Avue House of Prayer Ministries—is collecting hygiene items, bottled water, camping chairs, long extension cords, paper towels and toilet paper to help tornado victims in London-KY and Somerset-KY. The ministry works with several groups and will shift resources to Loudon County if needed.  WVLT 8
  • At Word of Life Ministries in East Knoxville, Bishop Kevin Perry held his annual bike blessing for local riders, offering a special prayer for their safety ahead of the summer riding season—while the event also featured crafts, food boxes, and support from community partners.  WVLT 8
  • The Blount County Public Library launched its new Tween Room this week— a space for kids ages 9 to 12 to read and create art. The room gives young readers a quiet place to enjoy books and work on crafts.  10 News

ACCIDENTS NEWS

  • A Knoxville mother launched her own investigation after her 15-year-old died in a car crash—she is seeking answers about how the accident occurred.  Knoxville News Sentinel

CRIME NEWS

  • Knox County Sheriff’s Office arrested five people on Sunday after executing a search warrant on Silver Spur Lane—off Lovell Road and seizing over 2.5 pounds of fentanyl, cutting agents, two handguns, and $10,000 in cash, valued at more than $500,000 as part of the 313 Initiative to stop drugs entering Tennessee.  WVLT 8

CULTURE NEWS

  • Whittle Springs Golf Course started in 1919 and became Knoxville’s first public course in 1930—its off-course field once hosted early airplane landings. Local Black citizens pushed for change in the late 1950s, and by 1961 city action granted full access to all—ensuring the site remains in use today.  Knoxville News Sentinel

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Kudzu is growing fast in East Tennessee this season and the vine, which can spread up to 60 feet per season, is threatening local plants by blocking their sunlight. Homeowners can use mowing, herbicides, or grazing to slow its spread + officials warn that complete removal may take years.  Knoxville News Sentinel

HEALTH NEWS

  • Several Knoxville families attended a CPR workshop in Safety City on Thursday where certified instructors from the American Heart Association taught CPR using mannequins—experts stressed that calling 911 first is essential during a cardiac arrest.  10 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 16th Annual Business Opportunities Breakfast

    7:30-11:00 a.m. — Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum — Registration required — Network over a full-menu breakfast with city departments and industry representatives.

    Tue, 6/10/25

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  • WDVX Blue Plate Special Live Performance

    12-6 p.m. — WDVX — Free entry — Enjoy an afternoon of live music broadcasts featuring local and regional artists.

    Wed, 6/11/25

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  • Tab Benoit Concert

    7:30-9 p.m. — Bijou Theatre — Check venue for pricing — Enjoy an evening with four-time Grammy nominee Tab Benoit and his soulful blues performance.

    Thu, 6/12/25

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  • Knoxville Auto Show 2025

    10 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Knoxville Convention Center — Ticket prices vary — Discover the latest automotive innovations at this annual consumer show featuring over 100 exhibitors.

    Fri, 6/13/25

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  • Women of Rock Concert

    6 PM – 12 AM — Open Chord Stage — Check local listings — Experience an electrifying night featuring powerhouse performances by women rock artists.

    Sat, 6/14/25

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  • ISA TRAQ Knoxville Training

    8 AM - 12 PM — KBGA Carriage House — Early registration required — A vital training session covering course prerequisites and credential details for applicants.

    Mon, 6/16/25

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  • Knoxville Career Fair

    9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. — Marriott Knoxville Downtown — Free entry — Network with local and Fortune 500 recruiters for exciting career opportunities.

    Wed, 6/18/25

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  • The Arcadian Wild Live Performance

    7-9:30 p.m. — Pretentious Beer Co — Cost not specified — Experience the soulful indie folk tunes of Nashville's The Arcadian Wild performed live.

    Thu, 6/19/25

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  • Jurassic Quest

    12-6 p.m., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. — Knoxville Convention Center — Ticketed entry — Experience a thrilling family adventure with dinosaurs at Jurassic Quest.

    Fri, 6/20/25

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  • Alicia Harvey Live Performance

    6:30 p.m. — Nauti K's Riverside Bar & Grill — Check venue for entry details — Experience an evening of soulful tunes from rising star Alicia Harvey.

    Sat, 6/21/25

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