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Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ During Nourish the Soul week, Knox County Mobile Meals — Random Acts of Flowers are working together to deliver warm meals and fresh flowers to seniors in the community. 10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Bill Snyder, former University of Tennessee chancellor, died at 93. He left a lasting impact on music—education and support for women in engineering. 10 News
- ➤ Yesterday, Pellissippi State Community College launched its new Aviation Technology program in Blount County at a celebration that honored the first class of students training in aircraft maintenance for jobs across East Tennessee—students like Lindy Futrell expressed excitement for the hands-on training and future opportunities. 10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ijams Nature Center is sharing the story of Trinity, a female eastern box turtle injured by a lawnmower in 2005 that now has her food cut into smaller pieces, teaching visitors wild animal care tips—helping them understand how human actions affect native wildlife. The center also advises those who find injured animals to follow its wild animal care guidance. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ TDOT announced that I-40 West will be reduced to one lane at Exit 355 in Roane County at 8 p.m. Friday for repairs on the Lawnville Road bridge—work expected to complete by 6 a.m. Monday; drivers are urged to check the TDOT SmartWay traffic map for updates. 10 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, 47 affordable housing units opened at Bluegrass Landing at 1645 Ebenezer Road in West Knoxville after a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. by DGA Residential and community leaders—offering 24 three-bedroom and 23 four-bedroom units with income-based rents for households earning up to 60% of the Area Median Income. 6 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Lady Vols guard Ruby Whitehorn rejoined the team after pleading guilty to two misdemeanors for aggravated trespassing and vandalism on Sept. 5—her plea deal requires an 11-month and 29-day probation period and anger management classes while her record will be cleared. WVLT 8
- ➤ The 15th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers will travel to Starkville on Saturday to face undefeated Mississippi State in an SEC game scheduled for 4:15 p.m. CT—this contest will test the team’s high-powered offense. Tennessee, which beat Mississippi State 33 to 14 last season, is led by quarterback Joey Aguilar—he has thrown 12 touchdown passes so far. 10 News
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Parker McCollum Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of live music with country artist Parker McCollum.
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The Snozzberries at LunaVerse
7:30-11:30 p.m. — LunaVerse Knoxville — Ticket prices vary — Experience a powerhouse, genre-bending sonic journey infused with hi-energy psychedelia and deep-fried funk.
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Molly Tuttle Live in Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — Tennessee Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the Grammy-winning artistry of Molly Tuttle with her band Golden Highway.
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Maddox Batson - I Need A Truck Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The Mill & Mine — VIP packages start at $300 + Fees — Enjoy an exciting concert experience with a post-show meet and greet opportunity.
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Disney On Ice: Mickey's Search Party
10:30 a.m. — Knoxville Civic Auditorium and Coliseum — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney as Mickey and friends embark on an adventurous search party on ice.
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Brickonomicon 2025
Oct 3-5 — Hilton Knoxville Airport — Registration required — Celebrate Lego building and pop culture fandoms with fellow enthusiasts.
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Jackyl Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint — Check website for ticket prices — Rock out with Jackyl, blending hard rock, heavy metal, and Southern rock vibes.
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Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark Concert
7:00 – 8:30 PM — Bijou Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an evening filled with music from acclaimed songwriters Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark.
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Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton Concert
7-9 p.m. — Bijou Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a groundbreaking collaboration in blues music with Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton's Death Wish Blues.
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An Acoustic Evening with Rick Springfield and Richard Marx
3:30-9:30 p.m. — Tennessee Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an intimate evening filled with acoustic performances from two iconic singer-songwriters.
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