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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mike Trost—a U.S. Army veteran shot five times in Afghanistan who lost a leg and needed 30 surgeries—started Frontline Gardens with his wife to build raised garden beds that help veterans and first responders manage PTSD. They built 99 gardens and completed their 100th on Saturday, July 26, offering local veterans a new way to find purpose. WVLT 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Morristown Emergency Rescue Squad recovered the body of a young male swimmer from Cherokee Lake near the Olan Marshall Bridge late last night — they used sonar to pinpoint his location and recovered him within an hour. WVLT 8
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Early Saturday morning, residents in Kodak saw vapor trails from a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch that sent 28 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral. A photo taken around 5:08 a.m. marked the rocket’s 22nd flight — a rare sight in our local sky. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new WalletHub study ranked Tennessee’s public schools No.26 overall and No.14 in quality with some of the lowest dropout rates, while the Department of Education’s TCAP results showed academic progress for grades three through eight—though safety measures remain a concern as the state placed near the bottom in that area. The study highlights funding and curriculum quality as key factors in school performance. 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An East Tennessee nonprofit spent the day cleaning up Seven Islands State Birding Park + the group worked to keep the park safe and welcoming for locals. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, a Knoxville Medicolegal Death Investigator discovered that a person believed to be dead was alive in a home and quickly began life-saving measures with police assistance—an unusual shift in her duties. Officials confirmed the person is stable. 6 News
- ➤ Families across Tennessee used the state's back-to-school tax holiday but still paid extra on groceries, with a 4% state levy + local taxes making items feel costlier than expected. Lawmakers have debated ending the grocery tax to help low-income shoppers, yet proposals have stalled despite growing calls for change. 6 News
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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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Knoxville Home and Garden Show
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Knoxville Expo Center — Free admission and parking — Explore the latest in home and garden innovations.
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Cardio Dance Fitness Classes
5:45-6:30 p.m. — Springbrook Recreation Center — Class fees apply — Dance your way to fitness in beginner to intermediate classes for ages 15 and up.
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