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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Loring Taylor has been donating monthly to cover the cost of four new pairs of shoes for Knox County students through the annual Shoes for School event hosted by the Knoxville Area Urban League—her donations so far have provided footwear for over 50 children and the event will be held on August 2 at Covenant Health Park. 10 News
- ➤ Remote Area Medical is hosting its first-ever fundraising telethon on July 27 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.—local viewers can watch the event live. WVLT 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A truck belonging to missing Knoxville man Keith Robert Conley, 65, was found crashed near Highway 129 by Topside Road on July 21—authorities will perform an autopsy to identify the body as they investigate the crash, and Conley went missing on July 11 when a Silver Alert was issued due to his medical conditions. Knoxville News Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Knox County and Knoxville-Knox County Planning will update county development regulations to meet the goals of the Advance Knox plan by drafting a new Unified Development Ordinance. A consultant team led by Orion Planning will review current guidelines starting in September and hold public events in the fall before the adoption process begins in July 2026 — officials say the move will modernize zoning and streamline permitting. 6 News
- ➤ The Knoxville City Council approved $18.9M to fix Pleasant Ridge Road by adding new turn lanes and sidewalks on a 1.3-mile stretch, with construction set to begin this fall and finish by the end of 2027. The council also set aside nearly $5M in federal funds to help about 300 low-income residents with home repairs and lead hazard removal — most of the money will go to a program that cleans up lead in homes with young children. 6 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Remote Area Medical will host its first telethon 'Living the Giving' on July 27 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. to mark its 40th anniversary and raise funds with a dollar-for-dollar match offered by the Foxman Foundation—viewers will be able to watch the live broadcast on RAM’s website and multiple streaming platforms. WVLT 8
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A Knoxville nonprofit led by Dustin Durham is working to bring more housing options by urging city leaders to support Missing Middle Housing and revive duplexes and triplexes—efforts aimed at easing the local housing crisis. He also promotes a 15-minute city concept—making daily needs reachable by a short bike ride for everyone. WVLT 8
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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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Pygmy Harbor Goat Yoga
5-6 p.m. — Pygmy Harbor Farm — Ticket required — Experience joy and laughter while practicing yoga surrounded by playful pygmy goats.
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Out-Cider 5K 2025
10 AM – 2 PM — Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus — Registration fees vary — Celebrate fitness and cider at this fun-filled 5K event.
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