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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

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Concert

    The Knoxville Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Elks Lodge in West Knoxville.

    Wed, 12/11/24

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  • Andy Leftwich Concert

    Experience a live performance by artist Andy Leftwich at Valley View Baptist Church in Knoxville.

    Thu, 12/12/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/13/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/14/24

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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.

    Sun, 12/15/24

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  • Cozy Winter Pajama Storytime

    A cozy storytime event for children featuring pajama-themed reading activities at the Karns Branch Library.

    Tue, 12/17/24

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  • Jim Brickman Concert

    Experience an enchanting evening of music and storytelling as Jim Brickman performs timeless holiday classics.

    Wed, 12/18/24

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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.

    Thu, 12/19/24

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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.

    Fri, 12/20/24

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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.

    Sat, 12/21/24

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