Knoxville Detective Solves 52-Year-Old Stolen Shotgun Case

Issue #161

13 Apr

In this Knoxville Insider Issue…

🌤️ Knoxville Weather - Sunny with a High of 72

📰 Knoxville Detective Solves 52-Year-Old Stolen Shotgun Case

🗓️ Chronic Joint Pain Seminar This Tuesday, April 16th

📰 New Stadium on Track with Enhancements and Federal Boost

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Knoxville Detective Solves 52-Year-Old Stolen Shotgun Case

In 1972, Frank Rudy, Jr. discovered his family's Nashville home had been burglarized and several rare firearms were stolen, including a 28-gauge Ithaca double-barrel shotgun made in 1933.

Over five decades later, this particular shotgun resurfaced in Knoxville during a routine gun sale. The alert system flagged the firearm as stolen, leading Knoxville Detective David Ogle to investigate. With the help of Nashville Detective Shaun Daniels, they traced the gun back to the Rudy family.

The recovery of this valuable and rare firearm, deeply cherished as a family heirloom, highlights the diligent efforts of law enforcement to preserve heritage and serve the community.

New Stadium on Track with Enhancements and Federal Boost

Construction on our new downtown stadium is well underway, with significant progress including the completion of roofing, ductwork, and drywall in the visitor's dugout. The stadium, set to open in April 2025, features a high-quality wooden roof and will display the ductwork on its upper level. The project, managed by Denark Construction, also includes upgrades such as a Tennessee-shaped scoreboard.

Upon completion, the stadium will be publicly owned and leased back to the Smokies for $1 million annually.

Chronic Joint Pain Seminar This Tuesday, April 16th

Turning to Ibuprofen and Tylenol every day may help for a short time, but just covering up the pain only makes it worse. The Optimal Health team has helped hundreds of patients get out of pain and find a much better quality of life They are holding a free dinner and educational seminar at Calhouns, 625 Turkey Cove Lane, to bring hope to those with joint pain or arthritis.

Revolutionary programs for: Stiff & Swollen joints, Popping or crunching noises, Joint pain, Loss of function, Loss of strength, and more.

More details and RSVP - event is Tuesday, April 16th at 6pm

Have an event to add? Let us know! [email protected]

Community:

Meet Me at the Market Spring Expo: on Saturday, April 13th from 10am - 4pm at the Knoxville Expo Center, 5441 Clinton Hwy, Cost: $5

Holleroo Festival: family-friendly festival with music, soap box derby, and more on Saturday, April 13th from 10am - 11pm on North Central Street between Scott and Baxter Avenues, More Info 

Baby Shower Event to Support Expectant Mothers in Need: is happening on Saturday, April 13th, from 12pm - 2pm at the Change Center, 208 Harriett Tubman Street, More Info or (865) 896-9357

Used Book Sale at the Karns Branch Library: on Saturday, April 13th from 10am - 5pm, 7516 Oak Ridge Hwy

Tate’s School & Camp Open House: on Saturday, April 13th, from 10am - 2pm, Tate’s School and Tate’s Camp, 9215 Bob Gray Road, will host their 15th Annual Open House.

See more Community Events on our Community Events page!

Food & Beverage:

What is Tea: at the Kraken’s Cup, 4815 N Broadway St #107, on Wednesday, April 17th at 6pm, is a wonderful introduction to tea, including descriptions of the multiple types of tea and how they differ from each other (along with examples for you to try), a sample of your favorite tea to take home, and lots of random tea facts! Cost: $35 per guest. Purchase your ticket by calling (865) 297-3083 or coming by the tea house (Ask for Vic)

Tea-Infused Cocktails/Mixology Class: Learn how to mix delicious cocktails and mocktails infused with teas and sugars, herbs, and spices, at the Spice & Tea Exchange on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30pm, 522 S Gay St. Cost: $60 per person. Call (865) 985-0913 to reserve your spot!

Spring Tea Social - A Victorian Salon: at The the Kraken’s Cup on Sunday, April 28th, enjoy tea tiny sandwiches and conversation with friends in the style of a Victorian Salon, Call (865) 985-0913 to reserve your spot!

Colored Pasta Workshop: Learn how to make colored pastas and a homemade Bolognese sauce, at the Spice & Tea Exchange on Wednesday, April 30th at 6:30pm, 522 S Gay St. Cost: $50 per person. Call (865) 985-0913 to reserve your spot!

Gardening:

East Tennessee Daylily Society Meeting: Topic - Landscaping with Daylilies, public welcome, at the Knoxville County Library, Cedar Bluff Branch, 9045 Cross Park Drive, Saturday, April 13th at 1:30pm

Know Before You Grow - Toxic Plants in the Home and Garden: Join Master Gardener Claudia Kirk, DVM, to learn which plants commonly found in the home, garden, or florist bouquets are toxic to your pets or people, at UT Extension Eastern Region Office, 1801 Downtown W. Boulevard on Tuesday, April 16th from 10am - 11:30am. Free to the public. More Info

Ivan Racheff House & Gardens Plant Sale: annuals, perennials, wildflowers, vegetables…from local nurseries & garden clubs, on Saturday, April 27th from 9am - 3pm at 1943 Tennessee Avenue, More Info

Health & Wellness:

Alzheimer's FUNdraiser Dessert Auction: decadent deserts from area bakeries and restaurants are available for the second annual Alzheimer’s Dessert Auction at Ivan Racheff House and Gardens, Auctioneer will be Bear Stephenson, Saturday, April 21st from 2pm - 4pm, 1943 Tennessee Avenue, More Info 

Realtor Personal Protection Workshop: on Saturday, April 27th from 9am - noon, Warrior Heart USA, 297 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Suite 400, in Oak Ridge, for realtors and other professionals that work with clients in a private setting, Register here

Music:

Friday Night Live with The Deltas: at the Concourse, 4328 N. Broadway, Friday, April 12th at 6:30pm, More Info

Union County Opry - Liquid Velvet: brings the bangers from Journey, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Toto, 38 Special, Pat Benatar, and more on Saturday, April 13th from 7pm - 10pm, More Info

Too Easy at the Asia Cafe: on Sunday, April 14th from 6pm - 9pm, 8926 Town and Country Circle

Friday Night Live with Mt. Olive Pleasure Club: at the Concourse, 4328 N. Broadway, Friday, April 19th at 6:30pm, More Info

Knoxville Community Band: will be playing at the Rossini Festival Downtown on Saturday, April 20th at 11am at the Market Square Stage. More info on the Rossini Festival 

Friday Night Live with Milk Man & The Big Band: at the Concourse, 4328 N. Broadway, Friday, April 26th at 6:30pm, More Info

Theatre:

Note: additional details (including some dates!) will be loaded this week

Into the Woods: at Knoxville Catholic High School now through Sunday, April 14th, More Info

Finding Nemo, Jr: at Holston Middle School Thursday, April 11th - Saturday, April 13th 

King Lear: at Pellissippi State from Friday, April 12th - Sunday, April 14th

Midsummer Night’s Dream: at Farragut High School from Wednesday, April 17th - Friday, April 19th at 7pm in the main auditorium, Tickets are $5

Mamma Mia: at South-Doyle High School from Thursday, April 18th - Saturday, April 20th

Treasure Island: at Bearden High School from Friday, April 19th - Sunday, April 21st

Addam’s Family Musical: at Hardin Valley High School the weekend of April 26th and Central High School from Thursday, May 2nd - Saturday, May 4th at 7pm and Sunday, May 5th at 2:30pm, Tickets are $15 regular, $10 students, and faculty is free

Annie: at Lenoir City High School from Thursday, May 2nd - Saturday, May 4th

Aladdin Jr.: at Halls Middle School on Saturday, May 18th

Wizard of Oz: at Powell High School

Midsummer Night’s Dream: Farragut

Veterans:

Free Veteran’s Breakfast: The United Veterans Council of East Tennessee presents 13 free breakfasts for Veterans and guests on four Saturdays, monthly, Coffee line starts at 8am, Chow line starts at 8:30am. Locations and Dates

Business Networking:

PLMP Business Social Networking: on Wednesday, April 17th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Finn’s Restaurant and Tavern, 9000 Kingston Pike, Sponsored by Peachtree Planning

Bourbon & Business: a spirited networking event, on Wednesday, April 24th from 5:30pm - 7:30pm in the upstairs room at Maple Hall, 414 S. Gay St.

Business Professional Prayer Association (BPPA) Prayer Breakfast: on Tuesday, April 30th from 7:30am - 9am at Jack’s Cafe, 7202 Maynardville Pike

More Networking Meetings (recurring Weekly and Monthly)

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