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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Knox County senior centers are getting new state funding?
  • Can One Knox turn TV spotlight into a playoff run?
  • How a UT grad project became a global firm rooted in Knoxville

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

Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 82, low: 52.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Knox County senior centers awarded $293,000 in state grants (knoxfocus.com) — Knox County senior centers, including the South Knoxville Senior Center, are receiving a combined $293,000 in new state grants to expand programs for older adults. Local lawmakers announced awards ranging from $13,000 to $50,000 for seven centers and services across the county. The funding aims to keep seniors active, connected, and supported close to home.
   

2. One Knox struggles to score in Covenant Health Park's national TV debut (knoxnews.com) — Knoxville's One Knox SC earned a 0-0 draw in Covenant Health Park's first-ever national TV appearance on ESPN2, keeping its playoff push alive. A strong defensive showing limited Westchester to no shots on target, but One Knox couldn't convert its own chances. With only two home games left, including Oct. 7 vs. Chattanooga, every point matters.
   

3. Dr. Hash Hashemian: Success is built with the right people (knoxtntoday.com) — A longtime Knoxville engineer and business leader reflects on how mentors and strong teams helped grow his graduate-school project into a global nuclear engineering company still based here. He shares how UT, Oak Ridge ties, and local opportunities shaped his career, and urges Knoxville professionals to seek good mentors, support others' dreams, and give back to the community.
   

4. Cities From Knoxville to Boston Are Deploying Microphones That Ticket Loud Cars (thebeltwayreport.com) — Knoxville is testing mobile "noise camera" technology that logs loud vehicles' details and sends drivers warnings, though it isn't issuing automated tickets yet. The story compares Knoxville's cautious approach with stricter programs in cities like New York, where similar systems already generate costly citations for excessive engine and muffler noise.
   

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    I needed it. I met some Texans downtown tonight. He gave us some hugs and wished my daughter's TN. team good luck tomorrow. What a true fan. … (Nextdoor Beaumont)
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