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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Demonstrators gathered at the Howard H. Baker Jr. United States Courthouse in downtown Knoxville on July 17th for the Good Trouble Lives On demonstration—raising signs, singing, and donating school supplies—and the event ended as community voices made their stand. Knoxville News Sentinel
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Veterans, active members and their families can improve their business skills in the free STRIVE program that lasts nine weeks offered by the Tennessee Small Business Development Center at the Pellissippi Blount County Campus. Graduates like Elijah Jackson organized their business plans to apply for bank loans, and the program will start each fall with applications still open — a growing opportunity for veteran-owned businesses. WVLT 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Knoxville man—Charles Sherman Hicks—was arrested Thursday after agents seized about one kilogram of cocaine, 16 pounds of marijuana, fentanyl and oxymorphone pills, over $35,000, several cars, and a gun from his home on Sevierville Pike during an investigation into drug distribution in Blount and Knox counties. WVLT 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Knox County Schools have released an archive of photos from the 1970s that show sports, marching bands, classroom lessons, and special events at local schools — images sourced from yearbook archives highlight memorable moments like groundbreaking ceremonies and teacher profiles that preserve the district’s rich legacy. Knoxville News Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville voters will choose City Council candidates for Districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 in the August 26 primary as a new law limits voting to local district residents—District 5 voters will vote in November on Mayor Indya Kincannon’s proposed sales tax increase that would raise the rate from 2.25% to 2.75%. 6 News
- ➤ Blount County homeowners have reported receiving suspicious letters that ask for $89 to obtain their property deeds — the letters include wrong county seals and addresses from Nashville and St. Petersburg and appear to target seniors. The Register of Deeds urged residents to contact her office directly to get the correct documents for just a dollar per page. WVLT 8
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A 13-story office building built in 1965 is up for sale in downtown Knoxville. The building at 607 Market St offers 123,000 square feet of space—adjacent to a 43-space parking lot at 413 Clinch Ave and near Krutch Park and Market Square—and may be converted to offices, homes, or a hotel. 10 News
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Knoxville Open Disc Golf Tournament
9 AM – 4 PM — Victor Ashe Park — Registration required — Participate in a competitive B-tier PDGA-sanctioned singles tournament across two scenic locations.
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Old City Market
11 AM - 4 PM — 100 E Jackson Ave, Knoxville, TN — Free entry — Explore a vibrant outdoor market featuring local artists and creative makers.
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Absinthe All-Stars Concert
7-9 p.m. — Emporium Center / Arts & Culture Alliance — Free admission — Experience a delightful evening filled with lively jazz music from the Absinthe All Stars.
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Knoxville Smokies vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos
7-9:30 p.m. — Covenant Health Park — Check local listings for ticket prices — Catch the thrilling baseball matchup between the Smokies and the Blue Wahoos.
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Lyle Lovett Concert
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Tennessee Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique sound of americana singer-songwriter Lyle Lovett in a beautiful historic venue.
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Knoxville Smokies vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Covenant Health Park — Check local listings for ticket prices — Cheer on the hometown team in this exciting minor league baseball matchup.
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Knoxville Smokies vs. Pensacola Blue Wahoos
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Covenant Health Park — Ticket prices vary — Catch a thrilling baseball game featuring local favorites, the Knoxville Smokies.
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Water Professionals Conference
9 AM – 6 PM — Knoxville Convention Center — Entry fees apply — A premier gathering for experts in water resource management and technology.
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Impactful Marketing 2025
10 AM – 12 PM — Cherokee Country Club — Free venue parking — Dive deep into the latest marketing strategies and trends with industry experts.
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One Knoxville SC vs. Charlotte Independence
7-9:30 p.m. — Covenant Health Park — Check website for ticket info — Catch an exciting soccer match under the lights in Knoxville.
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