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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Zoo Knoxville announced that Kumi, a 27-year-old Western lowland gorilla, is pregnant and expected to give birth in late November or early December — the zoo’s first baby gorilla since 2016 — after being paired with silverback Bantu and monitored with biweekly ultrasounds. 6 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, the New Market Fire Department saved a woman in a wheelchair from her burning home after she initially refused to leave, with fire chief Frank Solomon convincing her to evacuate when flames spread from an exhaust fan — police officer Brandon Bullins helped, and she is now staying with a family member. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Knox County parents Jason Hoffer, 27, and Amber Hoffer, 28, were taken into custody Tuesday after deputies responded to a call about unattended children and found seven children living in deplorable conditions on Clear Springs Road—Jason faces charges of child endangerment and aggravated child abuse while Amber faces two counts of child endangerment and the Department of Children's Services removed the children. 10 News
- ➤ The Knoxville Police arrested a 17-year-old suspect on charges of attempted first-degree murder and reckless endangerment after a shooting Tuesday evening at an apartment on 1944 Minnesota Avenue in Lonsdale Homes that injured two juveniles—one is in critical condition and the other is stable at UT Medical Center. WVLT 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Union leaders representing TVA workers voiced deep concern about proposals to privatize the power provider — warning that privatization could risk union agreements and shift assets to profit-driven companies. They urged members and community supporters to mobilize to oppose any changes that might undermine TVA's public service. 10 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Today, extreme heat in East Tennessee has local health officials and senior living facilities taking extra steps to protect seniors by providing hydration stations & adjusting outdoor programs at The Pointe at Lifespring. Health officials advise seniors to drink fluids, wear loose clothing and seek cool areas to avoid heat illness. 6 News
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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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Tricia Ann Band: Jeep Jam
7-11 p.m. — Hard Rock Cafe — Ticket required — Experience the Southern Rock resurgence with the Tricia Ann Band live on stage.
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The Great Smoky Jeep Invasion
All day — LeConte Center at Pigeon Forge — Admission details vary — Experience the ultimate Jeep showcase with vendors and custom off-road vehicles.
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