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Hi there, Knoxville! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Knoxville reflects as a century-old Optimist Club closes its doors.
  • Man dies after overnight crash at busy Knoxville interstate interchange
  • Which Knoxville BBQ joint really deserves your next night out?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 62. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 86 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Optimist Club of Knoxville dissolves after century-long run (wbir.com) — Knoxville is saying goodbye to the Optimist Club of Knoxville, which officially dissolved this month after more than a century of youth-focused service and scholarships. Leaders stress the mission isn't ending, with the Henry Naff Scholarship continuing through the East Tennessee Foundation and memorabilia preserved in local collections, while remaining members still gather informally to stay connected.
   

2. KPD: Man killed in single-vehicle crash at I-275 and I-640 interchange (wbir.com) — A man died after his truck crashed into a shoulder wall on the ramp from I-275 North to I-640 East in Knoxville early Tuesday morning, according to police. First responders performed CPR and took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead as investigators work to determine what caused the wreck.
   

3. We Ranked The 10 Best BBQ Restaurants In Knoxville, Tennessee And Here's Who Made The Cut (takingthekids.com) — If you're hungry in Knoxville, this ranking of 10 standout barbecue spots highlights exactly where locals are flocking for ribs, pulled pork, brisket, and sides across downtown, North, South, and West Knoxville. With specific addresses, neighborhood vibes, and signature dishes, it's a handy checklist whether you're planning a game-day meal near Neyland Stadium or exploring new smokehouses around town.
   

4. Knoxville high school sports roundup: Bearden wins rivalry, Webb stays hot (knoxtntoday.com) — Knoxville-area high school athletes had a big week, with Bearden girls soccer extending its win streak and topping rival Farragut, while Webb School of Knoxville and Hardin Valley posted dominant shutouts. Local volleyball and cross country teams, including Knoxville Catholic runners at Oak Ridge and night racing at Victor Ashe Park, also turned in standout performances that parents and students will want to follow.
   

5. Geophysics & Geology (245/287): Dr. Hairuo Fu – Advancing Giant-Impact Hypothesis Testing: Integrating Impact Simulations with Pre-Impact Body Differentiation (ucla.edu) — A future University of Tennessee, Knoxville professor is presenting new research on how giant impacts may have formed the Earth-Moon system, blending isotope geochemistry with advanced simulations. His upcoming role in UT's Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences department signals more cutting-edge planetary science work coming to Knoxville, potentially opening research and seminar opportunities for local students and science enthusiasts.
   

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