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Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A bicyclist died after being hit by a semi truck on East Hunt Road in Alcoa—officials have not reported additional details. 10 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ David Henderson — Knox County's former narcotics chief — signed a plea agreement last week and will plead guilty to a count of conspiracy to commit federal program fraud for using a drug fund and a credit card to buy gifts for friends and colleagues, including a former sheriff, from 2011 to 2018. 10 News
- ➤ The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding 15-year-old Asher Kai Ford—reported missing from the Middlebrook Pike area Monday night and last seen at the corner of Chert Pit and Andes Road in West Knox County—after officials said he might have difficulty returning home on his own, urging anyone with information to call the Juvenile Crimes Unit. WVLT 8
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ University officials announced that Tennessee football great Peyton Manning donated $4 million to create two endowment chairs in honor of his academic mentors—Faye Julian and John Haas. The funds will support student success initiatives and faculty research at the College of Communication and Information. 6 News
- ➤ A report titled 'Southern Surge in Education' showed that Tennessee ranked third in math recovery and ninth in reading recovery since the pandemic, with gains credited to phonics-based instruction—rigorous curriculum— and strong teacher support. Gov. Bill Lee said his historic investments in early literacy, summer learning programs, and teachers helped improve scores. WVLT 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Knox County engineers plan to ease heavy traffic on Hardin Valley Road by adding a roundabout at Marietta Church Road and widening the road from three lanes to five lanes. The projects will be reviewed by the county commission next month and construction is set to start in the fall—work that will continue into next summer. WVLT 8
- ➤ A former Knox County Juvenile Court judge, Robin Gunn, has filed a federal lawsuit claiming she was fired for trying to protect people's rights—she says unwritten court policies led to bias and broke due process rules. 10 News
- ➤ Former judge Robin Gunn filed a lawsuit alleging that Knox County Juvenile Judge Tim Irwin and Family Services Supervisor Stacey Turpin violated parental rights in custody cases. She says unwritten policies delayed legal counsel and that a racial comment by Irwin led to her firing—she seeks damages and a jury trial. 6 News
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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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Tennessee Lady Vols Volleyball vs. South Florida Bulls
6:30-8:00 p.m. — Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center — Ticketed event — Cheer on the Lady Vols as they take on South Florida in an exciting volleyball matchup.
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Knoxville Christian Singles Gathering
1-4 p.m. — Knoxville Museum of Art — $15 for Non-Hub Members — Enjoy art, treats, and games while connecting with fellow Christian singles.
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Amped Up Tie Dye Party
2-5 p.m. — Hi-Wire Brewing - Knoxville — $25 ticket includes a graphic tee and tie dye supplies — Celebrate Mango Lazerade with creative fun and discounted drinks.
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Rocket City Trash Pandas vs. Knoxville Smokies
7-9 p.m. — Covenant Health Park — Admission varies — Catch the exciting minor league baseball showdown between the Trash Pandas and the Smokies.
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Tennessee Lady Vols Volleyball vs. Wofford Terriers
6:30-8 p.m. — Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center — Tickets from $2.25 — Experience thrilling collegiate volleyball as the Lady Vols take on the Terriers.
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Blake Whiten Live
7-9:30 p.m. — Open Chord Stage — Tickets from $50 — Experience an unforgettable musical performance by Blake Whiten.
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ETSU Buccaneers vs. Tennessee Vols Football
3:30-5:30 p.m. — Neyland Stadium — Ticketed event — Experience college football rivalry as the ETSU Buccaneers take on the Tennessee Vols.
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Knoxville Smokies vs. Rocket City Trash Pandas
2-4 p.m. — Covenant Health Park — Cost information not provided — Catch an exciting minor league baseball matchup in Knoxville's Covenant Health Park.
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