In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Today Mostly Cloudy with a high of 73

🏆 And the Winner is….From Seniors Got Talent, Knoxville

📰 Fatal Fire at West Knox County Apartment Claims One Life

📰 Black Friday Store Opening Times

💡 We Want to Spotlight Your Business!
 

And the Winner is…From Knoxville Seniors Got Talent

The Morning Pointe Foundation's Third Annual Seniors Got Talent showcase in Knoxville, held at The Bijou Theatre, broke fundraising records by raising over $45,000 for scholarships.

The event saw a variety of performances, with the top prize going to 63-year-old Corkey Miller for her comedic act about aging, who also won the People’s Choice Award. Second place was awarded to Sandy and the Sandsation Dancers for their belly-dance-style routine, while The Tennessee Jewels, a dance and twirling group aged 67-78, secured third place with a Tennessee-themed performance.

The Morning Pointe Foundation, associated with Morning Pointe Senior Living, supports caregiver programs and scholarships for senior care. The event, supported by numerous sponsors and community partners, is part of a series held in several cities, with the Knoxville event achieving a historic high in fundraising.

Fatal Fire at West Knox County Apartment Claims One Life

A fatal apartment fire in West Knox County occurred early Wednesday morning, resulting in one fatality. The Knox County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident, which took place at the Forest Ridge Apartments in the Karns/Hardin Valley area.

Authorities have transported the deceased to the Knox County Regional Forensics Center for post-mortem analysis. The identity of the victim will be disclosed following the notification of their next of kin, as stated by a spokesperson from the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Black Friday Store Opening Times

Are you going shopping on Black Friday? Here are large store opening times. Are you a locally owned business opening early for Black Friday hours? Let us know here, and we will add you to this list! [email protected] 

Opens at 5:00 a.m.

• Academy Sports

• Bass Pro Shops

• JCPenney

Opens at 6:00 a.m.

• At Home

• Belk at West Town Mall

• Big Lots

• Dicks House of Sports at West Town Mall

• Dillard’s

• Foot Locker

• Gap

• H&M

• Home Depot

• Lowe’s

• Pottery Barn

• Sephora

• Tanger Outlets Sevierville

• Tractor Supply Company

• ULTA

• Victoria’s Secret

• Walmart

• West Town Mall

• Williams Sonoma

Opens at 7:00 a.m.

• Belk in Turkey Creek

• Home Goods

• Marshalls

• T.J. Maxx

Opens at 8:00 a.m.

• Barnes & Noble

• Guitar Center

Opens at 9:00 a.m.

• Staples

Financial Tip of the Day

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