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Monday, July 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 21st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eternal Life Harvest Center held a community outreach event in Montgomery Village after a small fire damaged its building last week—church leaders provided a service, free lunch and a pantry at the Boys and Girls Club in South Knoxville—and they will host a back-to-school supplies event in Mechanicsville in August. 6 News
- ➤ On Sunday, friends and family held a memorial ride from Bootlegger Harley-Davidson in West Knoxville to the crash site at North Broadway and Rose Drive to honor 21-year-old Kodie Morocco—killed in a multi-vehicle crash on July 8—and urged drivers to slow down and check headlights. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued an Endangered Child Alert for 6-year-old Ernesto Ramos Quiroz in Sevier County, and by 6 p.m. he was found safe while his non-custodial father Jorge Ramos Lopez was taken into custody for aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault—officials said the child is secure. WVLT 8
- ➤ A 21-year-old Knoxville man, Kevin Zaragoza, was charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication after speeding and crashing on Western Avenue Sunday at about 1:30 a.m.—the crash killed a 78-year-old passenger and injured a 58-year-old driver. 6 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee is holding its annual tax‑free weekend from July 25 to 27—when families can buy clothing at $100 or less, school supplies, and prebuilt computers under $1,500 without paying the usual 9.25% tax. Knox shoppers can also shop online for qualifying items if the shipping address is in state. Knoxville News Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Knoxville City Council will consider a resolution that allows Mayor Indya Kincannon to sign an agreement with Charles Blalock & Sons, Inc. for up to $17.6 million in improvements on Pleasant Ridge Road—these updates include new turn lanes, a shared-use path, and better traffic signals and drainage, with construction set to begin in September and last two years while a separate engineering services contract is also discussed. 6 News
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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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Dog Days of Summer Marketplace
2-6 p.m. — Hi-Wire Brewing Knoxville — $15 vendor fee — Celebrate summer while supporting local vendors at this community market event.
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