Friday, November 15th, 2024

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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 15th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa encourages community donations for the final push of the Hope for the Holidays Toy Drive. 10 News
- ➤ The Powell family receives overwhelming support from both friends and strangers during their time of grief. 10 News
- ➤ The Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission unanimously approved rezoning the former St. Mary's Hospital site for multi-family residential development, following community engagement efforts. 10 News
- ➤ The new Knoxville stadium district progresses with the installation of a water tower and the setup of the baseball and soccer playing field, aiming to become a community hub. Knoxville News Sentinel
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ The Copeland family seeks justice for their murdered son and the father desires to confront the suspect. 10 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ "Solo Otria Dia", a film by Knoxville's Matt Webb, explores themes of hard work and unrecognized potential. 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Knoxville Fire Department added a special operations ambulance, named 'KFD Ambulance 1,' equipped for hazardous materials, technical rescues, and special medical incidents, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. 6 News
- ➤ Knoxville addresses its affordable housing shortage by allocating $3.5 million towards securing more low-income apartments and planning new housing developments. Knoxville News Sentinel
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The CDC has updated its pneumococcal vaccination guidelines, lowering the recommended age from 65 to 50 to better protect against respiratory illnesses amid a surge. WVLT 8
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Creative Series: Paint with an American Kestrel Workshop
Experience a unique painting workshop featuring Auggie the American Kestrel at Ijams Nature Center, guided by artist Hannah Doss.
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Stellar Comedy Night with Sal Vulcano
Experience an evening of laughter with comedian Sal Vulcano, known for his antics on truTV's 'Impractical Jokers'.
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Justin Timberlake Live in Concert
Experience an unforgettable evening with Justin Timberlake at the Food City Center in Knoxville.
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Stop Light Observations Concert
Experience an evening of live music with the popular band Stop Light Observations at Open Chord Music in Knoxville.
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Civil Strife & Peace Pursuers Live Performance at Corner Lounge
Experience local Knoxville bands Civil Strife and Peace Pursuers performing live at Corner Lounge for an exciting night of music.
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Repticon Knoxville 2024: A Reptile Lover's Trade Show
Experience the only dedicated trade show for reptile enthusiasts, featuring exotic pets, supplies, and networking opportunities with industry professionals.
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UT Opera Presents Cimarosa's II Matrimonio Segreto
Experience an enchanting opera performance of Cimarosa's II Matrimonio Segreto at the Bijou Theatre in Knoxville.
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Concert by Tommy Vext
Experience a live performance by Tommy Vext, renowned rock singer and songwriter known for his work with Bad Wolves and Snot, at the Open Chord Music Shop.
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Thanksgiving Dinner at Oliver Royale
Celebrate Thanksgiving with a delightful three-course meal crafted by Executive Chef Darin Hoagland at Oliver Royale.
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Milk Man & The Big Band Holiday Concert
Celebrate the holiday season with a free concert featuring Milk Man & The Big Band, performing classic Christmas tunes in the historic Market Square.
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