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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

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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 10/7/24

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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.

    Wed, 10/9/24

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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.

    Thu, 10/10/24

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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.

    Fri, 10/11/24

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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.

    Sat, 10/12/24

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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.

    Sun, 10/13/24

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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.

    Mon, 10/14/24

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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.

    Tue, 10/15/24

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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.

    Wed, 10/16/24

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  • Keller Williams Live at Bijou Theatre

    Experience an engaging live performance by renowned musician Keller Williams at the Bijou Theatre.

    Thu, 10/17/24

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