Sunday, October 6th, 2024

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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 6th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yassin Terou, a restaurant owner, teams up with a local church to deliver meals and supplies to flood victims in Greeneville, Tennessee. Knoxville News Sentinel
- ➤ Knox County Deputy Tucker Blakely is honored one year after his line-of-duty death. WVLT 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Department of Transportation aims to reopen a portion of I-40 in Tennessee, allowing one lane of traffic each way, within two weeks after damage from Hurricane Helene, but the interstate will remain closed between Tennessee and North Carolina. Knoxville News Sentinel
- ➤ A crash between a sedan and a motorcycle on I-40 West in Knoxville resulted in serious injuries to the motorcyclist and temporary lane closures. WVLT 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Skeletal remains found in Knoxville in 2022 have been identified as Cody S. Wilhite, missing since 2020, thanks to advanced DNA testing by Othram Labs. WVLT 8
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ East Tennessee comedian and actress Leanne Morgan embarks on a tour to promote her new book. 10 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hurricane Helene's aftermath in East Tennessee sees counties making strides in power and water supply restoration, though challenges persist. Knoxville News Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Federal Highway Administration awards Tennessee $32 million in Emergency Relief funds for repairs due to Hurricane Helene's infrastructure damage. WVLT 8
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The article announces the Week 7 Player of the Week voting for the Friday Frenzy high school football games, featuring last week's winner, Mason Phillips from Northview Academy. 6 News
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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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Keller Williams Live at Bijou Theatre
Experience an engaging live performance by renowned musician Keller Williams at the Bijou Theatre.
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