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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville police continue to search for 28-year-old Wayne Parham, who is accused of hitting and then shooting 48-year-old Michael Velasquez on July 6 along the 800 block of Howard Baker Jr. Avenue—while 35-year-old Kristin Drollinger faces an accessory-after-the-fact charge for helping him flee. 10 News
- ➤ Michael Lashawn Merrick, 50, was convicted for fatally shooting his girlfriend Nicole Stewart 13 times at their Knoxville apartment on April 25th, 2024 — he is set to serve 25 years without parole after investigators tracked him to Kentucky when he fled the scene. 6 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Parents in Knoxville are set to spend about $741 on school supplies this year, which is $200 more than last year's average (per a NerdWallet study). Local groups are helping ease costs through supply drives, including the Sevierville Salvation Army's Stuff the Bus event (today at Sevierville Walmart). WVLT 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Teacher Chrissy Rose of Grand Oaks Elementary is one of the top nine finalists for the Tennessee Teacher of the Year Award after seven years of teaching and navigating challenges like online classes during COVID + she received strong backing from her students and a teaching partner. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Transportation is closing I-275 from Bernard Avenue to Elm Street this weekend to replace a bridge that will reopen Monday at 6 a.m.—crews will use accelerated construction methods to remove the old bridge and build a new one. 6 News
- ➤ The Knox County Election Commission released data from Knoxville's primary elections since 2001 (votes ranged from 1,798 to 10,043) showing a steady rise in voter turnout despite the exclusion of the 5th council district; the city now has (97,382 registered voters) and its 2025 primary election will be held on August 26. WVLT 8
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Summit Medical announced Friday that BlueCross BlueShield coverage may shift when the non-renewal takes effect on Jan 1 — for now, patients can still visit their Summit providers but future appointments may be billed as out-of-network. WVLT 8
- ➤ Summit Medical Group said it will not renew its contract with BlueCross BlueShield, meaning its providers will be out-of-network for commercial and Medicare Advantage plans starting January 1 while patients can still receive care at Summit through the end of this year—Summit said it is working to secure a fair new agreement. 6 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ University of Tennessee Athletics, Vol Network and Gray Media announced a major pact that named WVLT, WSMV and WMC as the official TV stations for the Volunteers. TVSEN will air exclusive content including Volunteer Gameday—hosted by Mike Keith—two hours before games, and the agreement runs through June 2028. WVLT 8
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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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Cosmic Charlie Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Bijou Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience high energy Grateful Dead music from Athens, GA.
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