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Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 3rd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs announced Operation Hero’s Hill, a project that will build tiny homes, a computer lab — and a laundry facility for 20 homeless veterans while local students from the 865 Academies program work with contractors on the build. 10 News
- ➤ Knoxville Area Transit announced new rides for UT game days that run before games and return after to help fans get to Neyland Stadium. The service includes UT shuttles from Market Square and SEC shuttles from Willow Avenue along with a park and ride from the Civic Auditorium—costing $10 for shuttles and $25 per car and available on the Transit app. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knox County 11-year-old Holston Haun reported on the renovated Taco Bell in Strawberry Plains during its grand opening Tuesday—using cue cards and videos—and cut the ribbon to mark the event. His video updates on Team Holston Facebook showed how his work brought the community together. WVLT 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Lynn La Vita mourns her son Holden Howse, who was fatally shot at a party in Harriman and whose 17-year-old suspect, Riley Pawlick, is now in custody on charges of second-degree murder — Holden had just turned 18 two weeks before his death and his loss leaves his family in deep grief. WVLT 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Knox News photographers shared favorite photos from August that showed local high school football games, MLB action at Bristol Motor Speedway, community festivals and recovery efforts at Fender's Farm—an exciting display of Knoxville’s vibrant community. The images captured key moments across the month and highlighted local pride. Knoxville News Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Knoxville has hired CDM Smith Inc. for a $200,000 study on intersection safety — the firm will review crash data and traffic signals to help reduce dangerous crashes, with a report on a toolbox of suggestions due by Dec. 21. The study is part of Project Vision Zero, which aims to lower injuries and fatalities from crashes involving left turns, U-turns, and impaired driving. Knoxville News Sentinel
- ➤ Knoxville city council postponed the final vote on selling the Midway section of Chilhowee Park to Emerald Youth Foundation for four weeks after a Tuesday decision — leaders plan two more community meetings as early as Sept. 8 and Sept. 9 to further discuss the proposal. 10 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ UT's Chief of Police said that new traffic changes at Neyland—like closing parts of Peyton Manning Pass and Phillip Fulmer Way from 5 a.m.—will help protect fans when the Tennessee Vols play their home opener against East Tennessee State University on Saturday. 10 News
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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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Jessie Murph Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Tennessee Valley Fair — Tickets from $120 —Catch Jessie Murph live at the Tennessee Valley Fair for an unforgettable night of music.
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