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Monday, December 9th, 2024
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Good morning, Knoxville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Knoxville mom creates and sells Christmas ornaments inspired by East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains, with proceeds supporting local conservation efforts. 10 News
- ➤ The First Aid Collective in Knoxville organizes a cookie contest to fundraise for community support services. 10 News
- ➤ First Farragut United Methodist Church's 17th annual Christmas Community Day provided 500 to 600 people with toys, groceries, and clothing to support families in need during the holiday season. WVLT 8
- ➤ A Knoxville mobile home was destroyed due to unattended cooking and lack of smoke detectors, highlighting the broader issue of cooking fires being a leading cause of residential fires in America. 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An individual was arrested at a nearby Target following a non-credible bomb threat at West Town Mall. 10 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Goody's Family Clothing, a retail chain that expanded from a small store in Tennessee to over 350 locations nationwide, ultimately filed for bankruptcy twice and liquidated stores due to the Great Recession. Knoxville News Sentinel
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new Oak Ridge Corridor Development Corporation, honoring Lamar Alexander's long-standing vision, aims to turn the area into a nuclear industry hub despite Knoxville's reluctance to adopt the branding. Knoxville News Sentinel
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tennessee football is now ranked No. 7 in the AP Top 25, slipping one spot after a win against the Commodores, with final College Football Playoff rankings pending. 10 News
- ➤ Tennessee is set to face Ohio State in the first round of the college football playoff, marking its inaugural playoff appearance, against Ohio State's sixth. WVLT 8
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Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Concert
The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Elks Lodge in West Knoxville.
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Andy Leftwich Concert
Experience a live performance by artist Andy Leftwich at Valley View Baptist Church in Knoxville.
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Candlelight Christmas Tours at Mabry-Hazen House
Experience historic Christmas cheer with guided candlelight tours at Mabry-Hazen House, featuring Victorian traditions, local vendors, and a unique holiday exhibit.
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Commencement Ceremony for the Knoxville Physician Assistant Program
The Lincoln Memorial University-School of Medical Sciences will conduct the Commencement Exercises for its Knoxville Physician Assistant Program at the Knoxville Convention Center.
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Jazz Brunch Featuring Ayca Yayman at Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus
Experience a captivating jazz brunch performance by vocalist Ayca Yayman, blending genres from jazz standards to classic rock covers.
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Cozy Winter Pajama Storytime
A cozy storytime event for children featuring pajama-themed reading activities at the Karns Branch Library.
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Jim Brickman Concert
Experience an enchanting evening of music and storytelling as Jim Brickman performs timeless holiday classics.
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Mike Farris Concert in Knoxville
Grammy-winning artist Mike Farris presents his celebrated holiday show 'Mike Farris Sings! The Soul of Christmas!' at the Bijou Theatre.
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A Christmas Carol in Knoxville
This classic theatrical production features characters in peril and is suitable for audiences, excluding children under 4 years old.
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A Christmas Carol in Knoxville
Experience Knoxville's beloved tradition of 'A Christmas Carol', a timeless story of hope and redemption, held at the Clarence Brown Theatre.
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