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Monday, September 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents gathered Sunday afternoon at Chilhowee Park to oppose the city’s plan to sell part of the parking lot used by Tennessee Valley Fair to the Emerald Youth Foundation—organizer Denzel Grant urged community members to contact city council representatives to help protect public space. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 17-year-old from Rockwood was charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault, and destruction of evidence after he fatally shot Holden Howse and pistol whipped another teen at a party with guns and alcohol on Saturday in Harriman—he is held at Knox County Juvenile Detention Facility as investigators continue to probe the case. 6 News
- ➤ A 17-year-old from Lenoir City was arrested for the alleged murder of 18-year-old Holden Howse—who had celebrated his birthday two weeks before his death—at a Harriman party early Saturday morning after TBI agents, the Harriman Police and the 9th Judicial District Attorney’s Office launched an investigation, and his mother said he was kind and she now seeks justice. 10 News
- ➤ TBI took the teen suspect into custody following a deadly shooting at a party in Harriman — he was charged with second-degree murder, aggravated assault and destruction of evidence. WVLT 8
- ➤ Rocky Top Police Department said it removed a suspicious device from the intersection (2nd Street and Lawson Street) after an arrest during a traffic stop on Saturday afternoon; officers closed the area briefly for further investigation. WVLT 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Strong Alley now shows a new 180-square-foot mural that celebrates Zoo Knoxville—local artist Gared Luquet painted the artwork featuring a red panda, giraffe, giant tortoise, white rhino and tiger after being commissioned by Dogwood Arts. Knoxville News Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Knoxville baby girl with Trisomy 18 continues to beat the odds as she receives care and support from local medical professionals—her progress gives hope to her family. 10 News
- ➤ Dr. Ted Cory at the University of Tennessee received a $154,000 research grant — he will use the funds to develop improved HIV treatments that aim to help people with HIV. 10 News
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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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