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Thursday, August 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville residents can now apply for income-based apartments at First Creek at Austin, where more than 150 new units will open as part of phase three of the affordable housing community. The project is set to expand housing options for local families. 10 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A moped driver was critically injured in a Wednesday morning crash at Division Street and Cary Street when she collided with a Waste Connections truck—she remains in critical condition at UT Medical Center—police said. WVLT 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Knoxville man aged 24, Nathan Hart, pleaded guilty to possessing and accessing child pornography and was sentenced to 70 months in prison while being ordered to pay $45,000 in restitution and will face 20 years of supervised release with a requirement to register as a sex offender—investigators said his online activity traced to his home in May 2023 led to the discovery of multiple digital files. 10 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Knox Heritage marked several long-standing Knoxville sites as Fragile — including the Knott-York House, JFG Signs, and Paul Howard House — to urge local action before new construction and neglect erase important history. Knoxville News Sentinel
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ John Sevier Elementary is holding its annual Swim Week where students learn free swimming lessons. The program began over 40 years ago—continuing a long tradition that gives children essential water skills. 10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Great Smoky Mountains National Park warned visitors not to feed bears after three incidents were reported, saying that doing so is unsafe and illegal. The park said that bears who learn to get food from people can become dangerous—triggering fines up to $5,000 or jail time up to six months. Knoxville News Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville City Council will vote on Aug. 19 on a plan to sell part of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation — a nonprofit that wants to build a sports complex on the east side. The draft proposal may change before the final agenda is released and has raised concerns among local fair organizers and council members. Knoxville News Sentinel
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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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Comedy Side Show with Lukas McCrary
8-10 p.m. — Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus — $15 entry — Experience a hilarious night with Knoxville's own Lukas McCrary back for a one-night special performance.
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Repticon Knoxville Show
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center — Entry fee varies — Explore the fascinating world of reptiles and exotic pets at this dedicated trade show.
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Alison Krauss Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Tennessee Theatre — Tickets required — Enjoy an evening with the bluegrass sensation Alison Krauss and her virtuosic band.
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FC Naples vs. One Knoxville SC
7-9:30 p.m. — Covenant Health Park — Tickets available — Watch an exciting match as FC Naples takes on One Knoxville SC in a dynamic showdown.
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2025 Tennessee Volunteers Football Season Tickets
Aug 28-29 — Neyland Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Get ready for the excitement of the Tennessee Volunteers' entire regular season at home.
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