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Also on today's calendar: Ghost Hunters' Steve Gonsalves Live: A Life With Ghosts and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What happened to the pregnant cat that ate yarn? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. What's next for Knoxville's most talked-about vacant properties? (knoxnews.com) — Major Knoxville properties like the former KPD headquarters, McClung Warehouses, and St. Mary's site are finally seeing movement, with new redevelopment plans, incentives, and public input sessions shaping what comes next. From Magnolia Avenue streetscape upgrades to waterfront connectivity and a September community meeting on the KPD site, these decisions will directly affect how you live, work, and travel around Knoxville.
2. Silver Alert Issued for Missing Knoxville Man Last Seen on Chapman Highway (wivk.com) — Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for 78-year-old Knoxville resident Leroy Walker, last seen Friday in the Chapman Highway area and possibly driving a 2010 Acura MDX with Tennessee plate BSH-1972. Residents are urged to watch for him or his vehicle and immediately contact Knoxville Police at 865-215-7000 or the TBI if they have any information.
3. KFD firefighters reflect on 9/11 (wbir.com) — Knoxville firefighters are sharing powerful memories of 9/11 as the 25th anniversary approaches, highlighting how the tragedy reshaped their sense of risk and solidarity on the job. Local KFD leaders recall where they were that day, compare New York's losses to Knoxville's entire force, and describe ongoing tributes like the Knoxville Stair Climb honoring the 343 fallen firefighters.
4. Man awaiting trial on child-sex charges back in jail after violating bond terms (wbir.com) — A Knoxville man awaiting trial on child-sex charges is back in jail after authorities say he violated bond terms by briefly returning to his West Knoxville home, which is near an alleged victim. A Knox County judge revoked his bond for two weeks, and he's now in jail awaiting a follow-up hearing while facing multiple felony counts.
5. The biggest Vols star of the weekend was a very good boy (knoxnews.com) — UT Knoxville fans just watched Smokey XII make his Neyland Stadium regular-season debut as the Vols opened football with a big win and even debuted a Dolly Parton tribute song. The campus newsletter also highlights an alum who returned to Knoxville from Japan and invites you to the Vols Flute Fest on Sept. 12-13 if you want a non-football weekend option.
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