If you mention the movie “October Sky” in or around Knoxville, chances are you’ll hear someone say they have friends, relatives or neighbors who appeared in the film. Thanks to the Knox County Public Library, the community has a chance to check out the movie on the big screen once again, this time outside as part of SouthFest on Friday, April 12. The movie will be shown at 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to the Knox County Public Library’s South Knoxville Branch, which is located at 4500 Chapman Highway. Pre-show entertainment will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Stories in this Week's Focus
- The Knoxville Focus for April 13, 2026
- Fire and Technical Rescue Committee elects new officers
- Getting to know Steven Goodpaster
- The Gentleman From Georgia: E. E. ‘Gene’ Cox
- Seventeen Scholar-Athletes from Knox County honored
- After scoreless tie, Rebels win shootout at Farragut
- The Knoxville Focus for April 6, 2026
- Publisher’s Positions
- The Eugenia Williams House to open Saturday
- The Gentleman From Texas: Morris Sheppard
