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Wednesday, October 9th, 2024
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Workers in Knoxville have begun installing over 200,000 Christmas lights to decorate the downtown area for the holiday season. 10 News
- ➤ Knoxville is redeveloping underutilized Chilhowee Park land for a new community resource center, affecting Tennessee Valley Fair operations but ensuring its continuation through a new 3-year lease agreement. 10 News
- ➤ US 441/Newfound Gap Road in the Great Smoky National Park is now open 24 hours a day, with ongoing efforts to turn away prohibited commercial vehicles. WVLT 8
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ State agencies are investigating Impact Plastics in Tennessee after employees allegedly were not allowed to evacuate promptly before Hurricane Helene's flooding, resulting in at least two deaths and several missing persons. WVLT 8
- ➤ I-75 North at mile marker 133 in Campbell County was closed due to a tractor-trailer crash and vehicle fire but has partially reopened. WVLT 8
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Muslim woman sues Knox County Sheriff's Office for $250,000 after her mugshot without a hijab was posted online, claiming her religious rights were violated. 10 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Waldo and Jacqui Solano have cultivated a vibrant community through their SalsaKnox Dance company for over 15 years, celebrating Hispanic culture in East Tennessee. 10 News
- ➤ The Tennessee Theatre Foundation is making progress on the renovation of the 612 Building in downtown Knoxville, with preservation of original details emphasized. Knoxville News Sentinel
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Goodwill stores are providing discounts on Halloween costumes this year. 10 News
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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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Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Presents Masterworks
Experience a captivating evening featuring the passionate melodies of Coleridge-Taylor's Ballade for Orchestra and the intense grandeur of Brahms' Third Symphony.
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The Powell Brothers Live at the University of Tennessee
Experience a live performance by The Powell Brothers in Knoxville, a unique opportunity for music fans to enjoy their vibrant sound.
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