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Tuesday, September 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 30th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ One year after Hurricane Helene flooded Erwin Industrial Park, community leaders have been rebuilding roads and local businesses to improve emergency access — while the loss of six Impact Plastics workers who died still weighs on the area. WVLT 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Zoo Knoxville will host Brew at the Zoo on Oct. 3 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. with general, VIP and designated driver ticket options—offering over 40 craft beverages, animal encounters, live entertainment and food—with all proceeds supporting wildlife conservation and education. 10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UT Chancellor Donde Plowman fired assistant professor Tamar Shirinian after she made a post about conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death, sparking controversy over her free speech rights. In letters, Shirinian claimed her firing was unfair and noted that another professor’s 2016 comments received milder treatment—she said she will challenge the decision in court. WVLT 8
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Grainger County Mayor Mike Byrd is trying to bring city water to Thorn Hill as many residents use poor-quality well water—he will present the plan on Thursday at the Thorn Hill Community Center to the Sneedville Utility Board. The county seeks a $1 million block grant and needs at least 50 low-to-moderate income sign-ups to qualify for the grant. 6 News
- ➤ Northbound lanes of Alcoa Highway will close for construction starting Saturday, Oct. 4 at 12:01 a.m. as crews remove rocks from the slope — motorists are advised to use alternate routes via Pellissippi Parkway and I-40 until the closure lifts Tuesday at 6 a.m. WVLT 8
- ➤ The Knox County Election Commission announced that the polling place at Knoxville Expo Center will open on Monday, October 20—days later than other sites that start early voting on October 15 for the City of Knoxville Election. Voters in districts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 will later cast ballots for city council seats and on Mayor Indya Kincannon’s local sales tax proposal. 6 News
- ➤ The Gatlinburg Bypass at Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains closed after a heavy rain on Sept. 27 caused a landslide that covered about 150 feet of road with mud and debris — crews removed over 70 loads of debris over the weekend but still work to clear blocked drainage and a culvert. The park will post an update when the site is fully stabilized. Knoxville News Sentinel
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Vols won an overtime game against the Mississippi Bulldogs 41-34 and stayed at No. 15 in the AP football poll for a fourth week. They have a bye week before playing Arkansas at Neyland Stadium on Oct. 11 — the next game will test their strength. 10 News
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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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The Head And The Heart: Aperture Tour
7-10 p.m. — Tennessee Theatre — Tickets required — Experience the acclaimed Seattle band live after a whirlwind year of sold-out shows.
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Alexandra Kay Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Mill & Mine — $51+ — Experience an unforgettable night of live music in Knoxville with Alexandra Kay.
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