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Sunday, August 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers on Carroll Hollow Road near Highway 25W have faced dangerous conditions for years as large trucks using GPS misroutes block intersections and cause crashes—county commissioners Tim Isbel and Shain Vowell now plan to work with GPS companies and add more signage pending county commission approval. 10 News
- ➤ Knox County’s Operation Hero’s Hill project will build tiny homes, a computer lab, and a laundry facility for 20 homeless veterans by involving students from Knox County Schools’ Career and Technical Education programs, mentored by construction experts. Mayor Glenn Jacobs said the project aims to reduce veteran homelessness—support has been reported from across the country while funding remains a challenge. 10 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Knoxville mother said her 3-month-old daughter with Trisomy 18 is happy and thriving, defying the usual fatal course of this genetic disorder (which is typically deadly). Her daughter's progress is inspiring other mothers to support fellow parents facing similar challenges. 10 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Tennessee opens its 2025 football season against Syracuse at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with both teams debuting new quarterbacks (Joey Aguilar for Tennessee and Steve Angeli for Syracuse). The Vols hold a 3-0 record against Syracuse, and freshman offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. is sidelined from today’s game. WVLT 8
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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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Hope Will Rise
Street Hope TN works to eliminate the sexual exploitation and trafficking of children in Tennessee and provide safe environments to foster hope and healing through Jesus Christ. Join supporters and community leaders for a powerful night of advocacy and awareness as Street Hope celebrates 10 years of hope, healing and lives changed.
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Briscoe Live Concert
7-10 p.m. — Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria — Free entry — Enjoy an evening with Austin's own Briscoe as they bring their original music to Knoxville.
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James McMurtry Live in Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Bijou Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience the storytelling of a Lone Star sheriff and a mechanic through music.
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Family Fun Night at East by Orange Hat
7 PM – 1 AM — East by Orange Hat — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly atmosphere with trivia, corn hole, and more at this welcoming taproom.
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Violet Maynard Family Concert
5-11 p.m. — Sevierville Community Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening of heartfelt music from the award-winning duo, Violet and Joshua Maynard.
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