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Friday, September 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 26th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ WVLT released its hour-long streaming special, After Helene: Looking Back, Looking Ahead, which marked the one-year anniversary of the storm that caused record flooding in East Tennessee—featuring interviews with local leaders discussing recovery—and made the full interviews available beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday. WVLT 8
- ➤ Young-Williams Animal Center is hosting an adoption event in West Knoxville on Saturday at Turkey Creek PetSmart — 11134 Parkside Drive — from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to ease shelter overcrowding as the center cares for over 180 dogs and 130 cats. 10 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ WVLT produced a special titled ‘After Helene: Looking Back, Looking Ahead’ (aired yesterday) that marked one year since Hurricane Helene and showed East Tennessee resiliency. The program (highlighting community strength) details the region’s recovery after the storm. WVLT 8
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Federal tax credits for electric vehicles - $7,500 for new and $4,000 for used models - will end September 30, which may reduce buyer incentives and slow Tennessee's thriving EV industry; some experts worry this change may lead to job losses while manufacturers remain committed to the EV transition. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UT Knoxville Chancellor Donde Plowman will deliver her seventh annual Flagship Address today at 11 a.m.—she will share her vision for the academic year after a record enrollment of over 40,000 students and amid challenges including a funding freeze, DEI allegations, and a faculty member being placed on leave. 6 News
- ➤ Eighteen young leaders of color graduated from Knoxville’s inaugural Apex Leadership Initiative on Thursday—a six-month program organized by the Change Center that offered mentorship to minority candidates aged 21 to 40. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Federal Railroad Administration has proposed a commuter rail line that will run 1,800 miles from Houston to New York and pass through Knoxville—local officials say the plan could bring new opportunities while costs are estimated at $3.9 to $5 billion. YES Knoxville and state leaders are still discussing next steps, with no final decision made yet. WVLT 8
- ➤ Knox County leaders held four meetings this week—gathering neighbor feedback on the Unified Development Ordinance at various sites across the county to guide future planning. 10 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ STAR offers therapeutic horseback riding lessons for children and adults with disabilities at its farm in Lenoir City, where small groups learn horse care and riding skills to build motor skills and confidence. The nonprofit will hold an open house Sept. 28 from 3 to 5 p.m. to share details on the programs and volunteer opportunities—inviting local support. Knoxville News Sentinel
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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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Dexter and The Moonrocks Live Performance
8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Mill & Mine — Cost info not specified — Experience the unique Southern Alternative and red-dirt country fusion by Dexter and The Moonrocks.
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