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Hi Knoxville! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How an East Knoxville ministry has transformed lives for 20 years
  • Win big? Here's how Knoxville players can claim lottery prizes
  • Knoxville's DeSean Bishop carries Vols to comeback win over Auburn

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

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Monday: Sunny; pleasant, less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and delightful, with a high of 77 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries Celebrates 20 Years of Service (tntribune.com) — A long-serving East Knoxville ministry is marking 20 years of helping underserved neighbors with job training, housing support, and workforce development programs based in Burlington. C.O.N.N.E.C.T. Ministries, founded by Keira and David Wyatt, has supported thousands, from justice-involved youth to veterans, and was recently honored by Tabernacle Baptist Church and the East Tennessee Development District for its impact in Knoxville and Knox County.
   

• TN Lottery Powerball, Lotto America winning numbers for Oct. 3, 2026 (tennessean.com subscription) — Tennessee Lottery players can now check the Oct. 3 winning numbers and, if they're lucky, cash prizes up to $199,999 at the Knoxville District Office on Kingston Pike. The article explains which prizes can be redeemed where and how to claim by mail or in person, so Knoxville winners know exactly what to do next.
   

• DeSean Bishop, No. 17 Tennessee steamroll Auburn in second half (statenews.net) — A former Knoxville walk-on, DeSean Bishop, powered Tennessee's comeback win over Auburn in a home game at Neyland Stadium, rushing for 220 yards and three touchdowns. The Volunteers' defense and a key quarterback change helped flip a halftime deficit, giving local fans another standout performance from a hometown running back on their own turf.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Beautiful husky puppy wondered in our neighborhood off ebeneezer.
    Does she belong to anyone? She's very friendly, appears to be well cared for. Please message me if she is yours! No collar. (Nextdoor Bluegrass School/Ebenezer Road)
  • I have a cat that show up maybe couple weeks ago or longer.
    No collar kinda friendly but still scared. Looks well feed and maybe lost. Live on hall rd Knoxville tn area. (Nextdoor Southern Doyle)
  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II in Knoxville. Apply here.
  • Greenheck Group posted a job opening for Welder - Manufacturing in Knoxville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Knoxville here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • Heritage looking to reclaim Bell against William Blount (thedailytimes.com)
  • Tennessee Senate District 5 and 7 voter's guide: Meet the candidates (knoxnews.com)

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: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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