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Saturday, October 5th, 2024
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Several streets in or near downtown Knoxville will be closed this weekend to accommodate events such as a high school homecoming parade, Knoxville Pride Parade, a block party, farmers’ market, a health festival, a memorial stair climb, and Music on Main. WVLT 8
- ➤ Downtown Knoxville will experience street closures due to various events including the Knoxville Pride Parade and Burlington Community Health Festival from Friday to Sunday. 10 News
- ➤ The TDOSHS is offering free ID replacements for flood victims in East Tennessee at three temporary locations. WVLT 8
- ➤ Dolly Parton donates $1 million to Hurricane Helene victims, with Walmart and her businesses adding substantial contributions for relief efforts in affected states. Knoxville News Sentinel
- ➤ Widespread flooding and construction projects are causing road closures in East Tennessee, with some lasting months and impacting travel to North Carolina. 6 News
- ➤ The Morgan Wallen Foundation is collecting essential supplies at West Town Mall to aid victims of Helene and has also donated $500,000 to the American Red Cross for flood relief in East Tennessee. 10 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Forensic efforts successfully identified the skull found by tree trimmers in Knoxville in 2022 as Cody Wilhite, missing since 2020. 10 News
- ➤ The Knoxville Police released a facial composite to aid in identifying a woman found deceased in North Knoxville in August 2022, whose case involves forensic genetic genealogy testing. 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A weather forecast indicates a brief period of rain on Friday, leading to a dry and sunny weekend, followed by a sharp temperature drop next week due to a powerful cold front. WVLT 8
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MJ Lenderman and The Wind Live Performance
Experience a night of captivating music with MJ Lenderman, a talented artist from Asheville, showcasing his unique sound at Bijou Theatre.
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Danielle Durack Concert with Pedro the Lion
Experience an evening of poignant music with Danielle Durack opening for Pedro the Lion in a captivating solo performance.
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Oktoberfest Inspirations: A Musical Autumn Evening
Experience a captivating autumn concert featuring Saint-Saens’ 'Danse Macabre' and Dvorak’s lyrical Piano Quintet No. 2 at the Knoxville Museum of Art.
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Air Supply Live at Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Experience the enchanting music of Air Supply, featuring Russell Hitchcock’s soaring tenor and Graham Russell’s beautiful melodies at the Knoxville Civic Auditorium.
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Chonda Pierce Live at Knoxville Civic Auditorium
Experience an engaging evening with comedian Chonda Pierce, featuring VIP options for early entry and a Q&A session.
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Taylor Swift Laser Dance Party with DJ Swiftie
Experience an electrifying night filled with Taylor Swift's greatest hits amidst dazzling lasers and lights at the TayTay Dance Party.
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ETCC 54th Annual Car Show
Experience a showcase of Corvettes at the ETCC's 54th Annual Car Show held at Reeder Chevrolet.
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Charlotte Morris Live at Barley's Taproom
Experience a live musical performance by Charlotte Morris at Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria in Knoxville.
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John Pizzarelli Live Performance
Experience a live jazz performance by renowned guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville.
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Jim Messina Live in Concert
Experience an evening with Jim Messina, the musical genius with a legacy spanning five decades and multiple supergroups.
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