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Friday, July 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 25th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ South Knoxville is getting a new mural painted on the side of Alliance Brewing Company that will welcome visitors to Sevier Avenue—part of an 18-month, $19.2 million streetscape project. The project, which started in January, will add a roundabout and move utility wires underground to follow a 2023 consultant report that called for a more inviting entrance. Knoxville News Sentinel
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Crews responded Wednesday morning to a house fire on Gillespie Avenue — caused by an overloaded power strip and similar to an earlier incident on Fremont Place — as the Fire Department urges residents to inspect cords to help prevent further electrical fires. WVLT 8
- ➤ Ten years ago, a CSX train carrying over 20,000 gallons of acrylonitrile derailed in Maryville near Singleton Station Road, forcing 5,000 residents to evacuate for 36 hours and prompting extensive cleanup, water testing, and legal claims — a disaster that reshaped the local community. 10 News
- ➤ A motorcyclist died after crashing into a stationary pickup truck in South Knoxville on Tuesday night at 11:20 p.m.—police said the biker was speeding south on Chapman Highway when he collided with the truck and crash investigators are looking into the incident. 10 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville police said Wayne Parham, 28, accused of second-degree murder in the July 6th shooting that killed Michael Velazquez at an apartment on Howard Baker Jr. Avenue—was arrested in Asheville, North Carolina by U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement and will soon be extradited to Knox County. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville finished its most expensive public art installation at Cradle of Country Music Park, where a futuristic canopy of curved aluminum arches links once divided downtown areas. The project cost over $1 million, took more than seven years to complete, and will receive new lighting later—while its modern design has sparked online debate. 10 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Knox County families are preparing for Tennessee's tax-free weekend that begins today at 12:01 a.m. and ends July 27 at 11:59 p.m.—shoppers can save 9.25% on selected school supplies for students returning to class in two weeks. 10 News
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Rick Barnes announced the signing of Israeli guard Ethan Burg as the second international recruit for Tennessee basketball’s 2025 to 2026 season. Burg is the first from Israel and played for Bnei Herzliya Basket plus he has three years of eligibility remaining. 10 News
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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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John T. O’Connor Senior Center Legal Clinic
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — John T. O’Connor Senior Center — Free entry — Access important legal advice at this community-focused clinic.
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Knoxville Home and Garden Show
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Knoxville Expo Center — Free admission and parking — Discover the latest trends in home and garden at this community showcase.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.
~ Greek Proverb
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