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What's up Knoxville! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Three new Market Square spots are about to change your downtown routine
  • How the 865 Neyland deal could reshape Knoxville's riverfront
  • What police say happened at the Summit Hill Shell station

Also on today's calendar: Tennessee Enhanced Handgun Carry Permit Class with Dragon Defense Firearms School and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 90, low: 67.
  • Tuesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Harold's Bar, Bertie Rose and Royal Spud Coming to Downtown Knoxville (whatnow.com) — New dining and nightlife options are headed to Market Square as Harold's Bar, Bertie Rose, and Royal Spud move into the former Alice in Appalachia space in downtown Knoxville. The trio will share the 18-20 Market Square address, offering a classic bar, a modern Southern breakfast-and-lunch spot, and a walk-up Dutch fry shop expected to open this fall.
   

2. Club Sportico: This May Be Private Equity's College Sports Play (sportico.com) — Knoxville readers may want to watch how the 865 Neyland waterfront district beside Neyland Stadium could reshape the riverfront with privately funded entertainment, dining, and a large "condotel." The piece explains how Arctos Partners and developers will lease university land long term, while UT collects ground rent and a share of future revenues.
   

3. One dead, another hurt in shootings at a gas station near downtown Knoxville (knoxnews.com) — A deadly shooting at the Shell station on Summit Hill Drive near downtown Knoxville left one person dead and another injured after an early-morning fight, according to police. Two women were arrested, with one charged with reckless homicide and another facing attempted murder counts after shots were fired at a fleeing vehicle.
   

4. No. 15 Tennessee continues strong start, drubs Kennesaw State (statenews.net) — Tennessee fans in Knoxville saw the No. 15 Vols roll to a 42-9 win over Kennesaw State at home, powered by Daune Morris' 116 rushing yards and a balanced offense. The victory moves Tennessee to 3-0 heading into a high-stakes SEC opener against top-ranked Texas next Saturday in Knoxville.
   

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Ok Knoxville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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